M. A. CENTER

San Ramon

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  • Oct ’26
    Tue
    6
    6:00 PM

    Srimad Bhagavatam Scripture Class with Swamiji

    Swami Dayamritananda Puri explores the Srimad Bhagavatam, composed by Bhagavan Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas. Each class begins with a short meditation and a spiritual discourse, followed by a few bhajans led by Swami…

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  • Oct ’26
    Fri
    9
    7:00 PM

    Friday Virtual Group Archana for World Peace

    "Group chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can change anything."— AmmaGroup chanting of the 108 names of Amma and the 1,000 names of the Divine Mother (Sri Lalitha Sahasranama), followed by Amma’s White Flower Medit…

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  • Oct ’26
    Sat
    10
    6:00 AM

    Mahalaya Amavasya Tila Homa by Pujari Devidas

    Pujas performed on Mahalaya Amavasya — also called Sarva Pitru Moksha Amavasya — are considered especially beneficial for departed family members and ancestors. On this day Pujari Devidas will conduct a Tila Homa, a sacr…

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  • Oct ’26
    Sat
    10
    8:30 AM

    IAM-35 Virtual Group Practice (via Zoom)

    On Saturday mornings at 8:30 a.m. Pacific, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously completed the full IAM-35 meditation course.To register and receive the Zoom link,…

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"A centre is not a mere cluster of inanimate buildings, temples, trees and residences. It is a vital, dynamic and living institution."

— Amma

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The community gathered for a program at MA Center San Ramon

Saturdays at MA Center

Seva by day, satsang by evening — the best way to experience the range of life here. All are welcome.

A double rainbow over the hills of MA Center San Ramon

GreenFriends Farm

Rolling hills of fruit trees, permaculture and Soil Food Web — a living model of Amma's care for the earth.

Amma's Pantry food drive at MA Center San Ramon

Amma's Pantry

Bring one can of food to every program — together we've provided over 99,000 meals for local families in need.

Come Visit Us

Nestled in the rolling hills near San Ramon, the MA Center was Amma's first U.S. ashram — and outside her main ashram in India, she has spent more time here than anywhere else in the world. Whether you come for a Saturday program, an overnight retreat, or simply to walk the grounds, all are warmly welcome.

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