Group Chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can change anything. ~Amma
7:00 - 8:15 pm Pacific Time
Group chanting of 108 Names of Amma and 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother (Sri Lalitha Sahasranama), followed by Amma’s White Flower Meditation
Free conference call: dial-in number +1 425-436... more ›
Amma's Birthday Celebration with Swamiji
Sep 27, 2019 7:30am-9:00pm (ended)
Everyone is invited to Amma’s Birthday Celebration, on Friday, September 27, from 7:30 am to 9 pm at the MA Center in Amrita Hall and the surrounding grounds.
This event filled exceptional day will begin with Pada Puja (Special ceremony for the Guru) and Bhajans (devotional songs) to be concluded with dinner under the stars, a Birthday Cake for dessert and more Bhajans.
Schedule:
7:30am - 8:45am: Archana and Silent Meditation/Introspection
8:30am: Amma's Pantry Bag Exchange
9:00am - 11:00am: Pada Puja and Bhajans with Swamiji
11:00am - 11:30am: Chai and Snacks
11:45am - 12:45pm: Gentle Amrita Yoga with Bri. Rema Devi; "Get Growing" Class in the new "Lotus" veggie garden.
1:00pm-2:00pm: Prasad Lunch
2:00pm-3:00pm: Upcoming MA Center Project Announcements; Re-broadcast of Amma's LIVE Pada Puja; Birthday Card making begins on the balcony
3:00pm-4:30pm: Bhajan Class (temple), Zero Waste Presentation (Snack Tent); IAM-20 Class and Refresher(Creekside)
4:30pm-5:00pm: Chai and Snacks
5:00pm-6:00pm: Live Archana Chanting
6:00pm-8:15pm: Satsang (spiritual talk) and Bhajans with Swamiji followed by Arathi
8:15pm: Dinner and Birthday Cake under the stars
8:30pm: Porch Bhajans and Closing Prayers with Swamiji
Castro Valley BART Station Pickups: 8:30 am, 5:30 pm - Please RSVP on the BART pickup extension: 510-537-9417 x 447
Ongoing throughout the day:
- Amma's Pantry(back of hall - 8:30am to end)
- Group Archana Chanting(onstage 12:00pm to 5:00pm)
- Zero Waste Information Table(outside temple - all day)
- Birthday Card Making for Amma(balcony 2:00pm to 7:00pm)
- Special Seva Projects(various locations in and around temple - 2:00pm to 5:00pm)
- Kids Bounce Castle(outside temple - opens at 4:00pm)
Greening Amma's Birthday: Inspired by Amma, MA Center is striving for a zero-waste approach to material resources. Please bring your own chai mugs and dinner plates and utensils. Lunch will be served on washable plates, with dishwashing seva after lunch in the kitchen tent.
For more information, please contact MA Center Events
Friday
Dec
19
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Dec
20
8:30am - 9:30am
IAM-35 Virtual Group Practice via Zoom
8:30-9:30 am Pacific Time. On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course. To register and receive the Zoom link, please... more ›
8:30-9:30 am Pacific Time. On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course. To register and receive the Zoom link, please... more ›
Saturday
Dec
20
5:30pm - 8:00pm
This Saturday, join us for a special satsang program that will include satsang and bhajans followed by Arati. We will also be lighting the Menorah to celebrate the Jewish tradition of Hanukkah.
On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans... more ›
Sunday
Dec
21
8:30am - 9:30am
Laksarchana Starts at 8:30 am Pacific Time
Inviting all to join this special community group Laksharchana (chanting of a mantra 100,000 times) dedicated for World Peace. The Archana will be led by either Swamiji or community members.
'Archana... more ›
'Archana... more ›
Wednesday
Dec
24
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Join us for a special Christmas Eve program that will include a spiritual reading, a puja ceremony to Mother Mary and Baby Jesus, bhajans & Christmas Carols, followed by Arati.
Join us for Christmas dinner before the program. Schedule:
Join us for Christmas dinner before the program. Schedule:
- Dinner by Donation
- Spiritual...
Friday
Dec
26
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Group Chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can change anything. ~Amma
7:00 - 8:15 pm Pacific Time
Group chanting of 108 Names of Amma and 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother (Sri Lalitha Sahasranama), followed by Amma’s White Flower Meditation Free conference call: dial-in number +1 425-436... more ›
Group chanting of 108 Names of Amma and 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother (Sri Lalitha Sahasranama), followed by Amma’s White Flower Meditation Free conference call: dial-in number +1 425-436... more ›
Saturday
Dec
27
8:30am - 9:30am
IAM-35 Virtual Group Practice via Zoom
8:30-9:30 am Pacific Time. On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course. To register and receive the Zoom link, please... more ›
8:30-9:30 am Pacific Time. On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course. To register and receive the Zoom link, please... more ›
Saturday
Dec
27
9:30am - 10:30am
On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to connect informally with old and new friends.
All are welcome to join us on Saturdays, an RSVP or pre-registration is not required to attend the program. For dinner, please RSVP using... more ›
All are welcome to join us on Saturdays, an RSVP or pre-registration is not required to attend the program. For dinner, please RSVP using... more ›
Sunday
Dec
28
8:30am - 9:30am
Laksarchana Starts at 8:30 am Pacific Time
Inviting all to join this special community group Laksharchana (chanting of a mantra 100,000 times) dedicated for World Peace. The Archana will be led by either Swamiji or community members.
'Archana... more ›
'Archana... more ›
Tuesday
Dec
30
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Amrita Hall
Each month, we gather to honor Amma’s birthstar, Karthika, with a special program.
This month, Swamiji will lead a manasa puja for Karthika, followed by bhajans and Arati. Schedule:
This month, Swamiji will lead a manasa puja for Karthika, followed by bhajans and Arati. Schedule:
- Manasa Puja by Swamiji (includes Amma’s 108 names)
- Bhajans with Swamiji...
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All are welcome to join the ashram residents for daily spiritual practices in the Main House puja room:
Morning Archana
Monday-Saturday: 5 AM
Sunday: 6 AM
- 108 Names of Amma
- 1000 Names of the Divine Mother, Sri Lalitha Sahasranam
Evening Bhajans
Sunday - Friday: 7 PM
If there is no Saturday program in the temple hall, bhajans are in the Main House at 7 PM.
- Guru Stotram Chanting
- Bhajans (Devotional singing)
- Closing prayers and Arati
Directions
The Main House is on the hill above the temple hall. When you arrive at MA Center, turn right and cross over the small bridge. Use the call box on your left just before the outer gate to communicate that you need the gate opened to drive through. Then follow the road past the temple. The road continues on the right next to the temple gate, then curves left up the hill to the Main House. The puja room is just inside the front door to the house.
If you have any questions, please contact the Events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org