Weekend Silent Retreat with Swamiji & Swamini
Swami Dayamritananda Puri and Swamini Ambikamrita Prana will lead a silent retreat on Friday, May 2nd through Sunday, May 4th. The retreat will include a public program on Saturday, starting at 5:30 pm, that will be free to attend and open to... more ›
Earth Day Fest
Apr 22, 2023 11:30am-4:30pm (ended)
Earth Day (https://www.earthday.org/ ) is an annual global celebration encouraging education and stewardship of the planet's natural resources. There's no better place to spend Earth Day than MA Center, located in the picturesque hills of San Ramon and Castro Valley. MA Center is dedicated to caring for Mother Earth and has worked since its founding in 1989 to bring harmony to nature through sustainable and compassionate techniques for the cultivation of land and resources.
Today, with its rich ecosystem and rolling hills of fruit trees, it is a destination for all ages to enjoy and learn about nature. All are welcome to come together with us this Earth Day to celebrate nature with simple vegetarian food, nature walks, informative booths, yoga, shopping, and more! Please join us; we have something for everyone in your family!
Schedule overview:
subject to change
- 11:30 am Event begins
- 12:30 pm Nature walk
- 1:00 Music and performances
- 2:30 pm Orchard tour
- 3:30 pm Yoga and relaxation session
- 4:15 pm Nature walk
- 4:30 pm Seating opens for evening event
- 5:00 pm Evening dance performance - tickets required (See below)
Ongoing activities throughout the day include:
Environmental Education Booths and Nature Activities for all ages, Arts & Crafts, Storytime, & Games for Kids, Henna corner
Shops: organic orchard products, seedlings, yoga accessories, essential oils, and more
Food for Sale: Hot Dosas (available 2:30 - 4:00 pm), coffee & chai shop, snacks
For more information visit https://amma.org/earthday
The day will end at 5 pm with a special Indian Classical Dance benefit performance: Celebrating Mother Nature on Earth Day. Tickets are available with or without takeaway vegetarian dinner, Deadline for tickets with dinner is Thursday, April 20, 10 PM. Proceeds will benefit MA Center, San Ramon, in support of Amma's worldwide humanitarian activities. More information and tickets available at: https://MACenterEarthDay.eventbrite.com
If you have any questions, please contact the events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org
Friday
May
02
A Multi-Day Event
Saturday
May
03
6:00am - 8:30am
An auspicious Homa (sacred fire ceremony) will be performed by Swamini Ambikamrita Prana on Saturday, May 3rd, starting at 6 am, during the weekend silent retreat with Swami Dayamritananda Puri and Swamini Weekend Silent Retreat with Swami Dayamritananda Puri & Swamini Ambikamrita Prana... more ›
Saturday
May
03
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us this Saturday for a special program that will include a satsang (spiritual talk) by Swamiji, followed by bhajans & Arati with Swamiji.
On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to connect informally with old and new friends... more ›
Tuesday
May
06
6:00pm - 8:00pm
6 - 8pm Pacific Time.
Swami Dayamritananda Puri will explore the 'Srimad Bhagavatam' written by Bhagawan Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas. The format for the class is a short meditation and spiritual discourse, followed by a few Bhajans led by Swamiji and Arati.
Live on the... more ›
Friday
May
09
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
May
10
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
May
10
9:00am - 10:00am
Location: Amrita Hall
Join us for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior yoga experience or Amrita Yoga training necessary.
“The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or religion. It was passed on to us by the... more ›
Saturday
May
10
5:30pm - 8:00pm
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 the... more ›
Sunday
May
11
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... more ›
Tuesday
May
13
6:00pm - 8:00pm
6 - 8pm Pacific Time.
Swami Dayamritananda Puri will explore the 'Srimad Bhagavatam' written by Bhagawan Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas. The format for the class is a short meditation and spiritual discourse, followed by a few Bhajans led by Swamiji and Arati.
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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