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 ›
Onam Celebration & Autumn Equinox
Sep 9, 2016 10:00am-8:00pm (ended)
This Saturday program will include special celebration for Onam the harvest festival of Kerala, Amma’s home state in India. Festivities include creating the Pookalam. Pookalam is a fresh flower carpet traditionally made on the porch of every home, during this festival time. Many hands are needed to create this huge beautiful welcome design at the entrance to Amrita Hall. We will also have a visit from Maveli, the king in whose honor Onam festival was started, followed by bhajans (ending with a special Kerala folk song), and a traditional Kerala dinner.
Come and join in for as much of the day as you wish!
Schedule
10:00 am - 4:30 pm: Seva (Service projects)
1 - 2 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM: Pookalam creation – all hands welcome
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: *Guided IAM Meditation Technique(Main House Puja Room)
4:30 pm: Group chanting 1000 Names of the Divine Mother & 108 Names of Amma
5:30 pm: Break for chai & snack (for a small fee, proceeds benefit Amma’s charities)
6:00 pm - 7:45pm: Onam Satsang(Spiritual talk) or video of Amma, followed by Bhajans & Arati
7:45 pm: Onam Sadhya - Traditional Kerala dinner
Castro Valley BART Station Pickups: Saturdays: 10:00 am and 4:00 pm - Please RSVP on the BART pickup extension: 510-537-9417 x 447
Note:
- Guided IAM-35 Meditation: Only for those who have already taken the complete 8-hour IAM-35 course.
- Prayer list is read at the end of every program – send names to prayers@amma.org
For more information please email MA Center
Friday
Jun
06
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Jun
07
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
Jun
07
9:00am - 10:00am
Location: Amrita Hall
This one hour class begins at 9:15 am in the main 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... more ›
Saturday
Jun
07
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... more ›
All are welcome to join us on Saturdays, an RSVP or pre-registration is NOT required to attend the program.
For dinner, please... more ›
Sunday
Jun
08
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 ›
Friday
Jun
13
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
Jun
14
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
Jun
14
9:00am - 10:00am
Location: Amrita Hall
This one hour class begins at 9:15 am in the main 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... more ›
Saturday
Jun
14
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... more ›
All are welcome to join us on Saturdays, an RSVP or pre-registration is not required to attend the program. For dinner, please... more ›
Sunday
Jun
15
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 ›
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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