Serve at the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties

Feb 6, 2016 10:30am-12:30pm (ended)

Save the date! Serve at the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties!

M. A. Center community has been donating food items through the Amma's Pantry Bag Exchange Project to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solana County.  This is an opportunity to serve at the Food Bank in Concord to help sort fresh produce for their deliveries into local communities on Saturday,
February 6th between 10:30am and 12:30pm. Children as young as 5 years old are welcome to come help. Please wear close-toed shoes for this activity.There also will be the chance to tour the Food Bank to see this remarkable community resource.

Location is 4010 Nelson Avenue in Concord. There is carpooling from M. A. Center leaving at 9:45 am. 

RSVP - If you are interested in participating, please email sanramonevents@macenters.org for details about directions and carpooling confirmation.

Tuesday
Apr
29
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Every month, a special program is held in honor of Amma’s birthstar, Karthika. This month, the special program will include Swami Dayamritananda Puri’s weekly scripture class, with a Karthika Manasa Puja and bhajans led by Swamji. Schedule:
  • Karthika Manasa Puja (includes Amma’s 108 names)...
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Friday
May
02
A Multi-Day Event
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 ›
Friday
May
02
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›

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

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