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 ›
Public Program & Retreat with Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri
Nov 1, 2024 4:30pm to Nov 2, 2024 9:00pm (ended)
Carrying Amma's message of universal love, compassion, and peace, Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri will visit North America from early November to early December. Swamiji is Amma's most senior disciple and has traveled the world with her since 1987.
The tour will begin at MA Center San Ramon. Swamiji will conduct a special retreat on Friday and Saturday, November 1 & 2. The retreat will conclude with a public program on Saturday evening that will be free to attend and open to everyone.
If you are attending the public program only and would like dinner, please RSVP by Thursday, Oct 31, 10 pm HERE
The retreat topic is 'Forgiveness, A Path To Spiritual Unfoldment', Swamiji’s talks will be based on Adi Shankaracharya’s scriptural text, the Sivaparadha Kshamapana Stotram (A Prayer for Forgiveness). Amma says, “God is not an individual sitting above the clouds, judging and punishing us for our misdeeds. God is the all-pervasive pure consciousness, dwelling within every sentient and insentient being.”
When we do something wrong, our conscience pricks us, alerting us that we are harming both the world as well as ourselves. As our mistakes accumulate, they create our future karma, which God delivers to us at the right time. It is said that babies in the womb remember past lives, regret their mistakes, and vow to improve. This sets the context for the discussion.
Schedule Overview
(Subject to change)
Retreat Day 1: Friday, Nov 1
- 3:30 pm: Check-in, Intro & Orientation
- 4:30-10:30 pm: Manasa Puja & Archana, Scriptural Class, Bhajans, Spending time with Swamiji, and a Diwali Celebration
Retreat Day 2: Saturday, Nov 2
- 6:00 am - 6:30 pm: Homa, Archana and Prayers, Amrita Yoga, Scriptural Class sessions, Q&A, and Spending time with Swamis
Public Program: Saturday evening , Nov 2
- 6:45-8:45 pm: Meditation, Satsang talk, and Bhajans
Retreat details and registration: https://us.amma.org/retreat-swamiji-ma-center-san-ramon
BART pickups will be available at the Castro Valley station on Friday at 3:30 pm and Saturday at 9:30 am and 5:30 pm. Please RSVP at: 510-537-9417 x 447
If you have any questions, please contact the Events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org
Friday
Jun
20
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Jun
21
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
21
10:00am - 11:00am
The class on June 21st will be free to attend in honor of the International Day of Yoga.
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... more ›
“The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not... more ›
Saturday
Jun
21
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Every month, a special program is held in honor of Amma’s birthstar, Karthika. This month, the Saturday program will include a dedication to Amma’s birthstar with a Karthika Puja, followed by bhajans & Arati. All are welcome to join.
On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for... more ›
Sunday
Jun
22
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
27
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
28
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
28
9:30am - 6:00pm
Join us for a special day of community building through selfless service. Let’s beautify and upgrade our beloved ashram together. We’ll be tackling big projects and caring for the trees in our orchard (weather permitting). We will provide all tools needed, lunch, snacks, & delicious hot chai.... more ›
Sunday
Jun
29
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 ›
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