M. A. CENTER
New York & New Jersey
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Daily Events at our Center

All are welcome to join the M.A. Center NY/NJ community in daily spiritual practice.

Daily Sadhana & Prayers — every morning at 5:29 a.m., devotees gather by phone to chant and pray together (dial 667-770-1366, access code 343382).

Daily Virtual IAM — a daily online Integrated Amrita Meditation session, open to those who have completed the IAM course. Contact us for the link.

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Events

Upcoming Events

All are welcome to join us for the recurring and special events listed below.

  • Oct ’26
    Sat
    3
    10:30 AM

    Mother's Kitchen NYC — Soup Kitchen

    We are pleased to announce the return of Mother's Kitchen New York City — a soup kitchen inspired by Amma's love and compassion — on Saturday, October 3, 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Trinity Lutheran Church, 164 West 100th Street…

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  • Oct ’26
    Sun
    4
    8:00 AM

    IAM-35 Guided Meditation - New York and New Jersey

    The New York and New Jersey IAM team meets by conference call for guided IAM-35 practice on Sundays at 8:00 am and Mondays at 6:30 am Eastern. Open to IAM-35 course graduates.Contact ammanycdowntownsatsang@ammagroups.org…

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  • Oct ’26
    Sun
    4
    3:00 PM

    Neighborhood Clean-Up

    Neighborhood Clean-UpSunday, October 4th, 3 - 4:30 PMAmma's NYC Ashram (formerly Integral Yoga Institute)227 West 13th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues)New York, NY 10011In the spirit of Amma's request for a Viswa Sev…

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  • Oct ’26
    Sun
    4
    5:00 PM

    New York City Satsang

    New York City Satsang Sunday, October 4th, 5 - 6:30 PM(Bhajan practice 3 - 5 PM)Amma's NYC Ashram (formerly Integral Yoga Institute)227 West 13th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues)New York, NY 10011Join us at the…

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  • Oct ’26
    Tue
    6
    7:00 AM

    IAM-20 Guided Meditation - New York and New Jersey

    Guided IAM-20 practice by conference call with the New York and New Jersey team, Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:00 am Eastern. Open to IAM-20 course graduates.Contact ammanycdowntownsatsang@ammagroups.org to join. You can als…

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  • Oct ’26
    Fri
    9
    7:00 AM

    IAM-20 Guided Meditation - New York and New Jersey

    Guided IAM-20 practice by conference call with the New York and New Jersey team, Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:00 am Eastern. Open to IAM-20 course graduates.Contact ammanycdowntownsatsang@ammagroups.org to join. You can als…

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  • Oct ’26
    Sun
    11
    8:00 AM

    IAM-35 Guided Meditation - New York and New Jersey

    The New York and New Jersey IAM team meets by conference call for guided IAM-35 practice on Sundays at 8:00 am and Mondays at 6:30 am Eastern. Open to IAM-35 course graduates.Contact ammanycdowntownsatsang@ammagroups.org…

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  • Oct ’26
    Tue
    13
    7:00 AM

    IAM-20 Guided Meditation - New York and New Jersey

    Guided IAM-20 practice by conference call with the New York and New Jersey team, Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:00 am Eastern. Open to IAM-20 course graduates.Contact ammanycdowntownsatsang@ammagroups.org to join. You can als…

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  • Oct ’26
    Fri
    16
    7:00 AM

    IAM-20 Guided Meditation - New York and New Jersey

    Guided IAM-20 practice by conference call with the New York and New Jersey team, Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:00 am Eastern. Open to IAM-20 course graduates.Contact ammanycdowntownsatsang@ammagroups.org to join. You can als…

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  • Oct ’26
    Sun
    18
    8:00 AM

    IAM-35 Guided Meditation - New York and New Jersey

    The New York and New Jersey IAM team meets by conference call for guided IAM-35 practice on Sundays at 8:00 am and Mondays at 6:30 am Eastern. Open to IAM-35 course graduates.Contact ammanycdowntownsatsang@ammagroups.org…

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  • Oct ’26
    Tue
    20
    7:00 AM

    IAM-20 Guided Meditation - New York and New Jersey

    Guided IAM-20 practice by conference call with the New York and New Jersey team, Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:00 am Eastern. Open to IAM-20 course graduates.Contact ammanycdowntownsatsang@ammagroups.org to join. You can als…

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  • Oct ’26
    Fri
    23
    7:00 AM

    IAM-20 Guided Meditation - New York and New Jersey

    Guided IAM-20 practice by conference call with the New York and New Jersey team, Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:00 am Eastern. Open to IAM-20 course graduates.Contact ammanycdowntownsatsang@ammagroups.org to join. You can als…

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Nature is our first mother. She nurtures us throughout our lives. Our birth mother may allow us to sit on her lap for a couple of years, but Mother Nature patiently bears our weight our entire life. Just as a child is obligated to his birth mother, we should all feel an obligation and responsibility towards Mother Nature.

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