M.A.Center, Washington DC

Retreat and Public Program with Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri

Aug 15, 2025 11:00am to Aug 16, 2025 9:30pm 

“Coping with an uncertain world”

Swami Amritaswrupananda Puri, Amma’s senior-most monastic disciple will conduct a 2-day Retreat (paid event) and a public program on the above theme in the Washington DC area.


2-Day Retreat

Friday, August 15th:  11:00 am to 11:00 pm
Saturday, August 16th:  7:00 am to 6:30 pm

The retreat will feature

  • meditation
  • yoga
  • bhajans (devotional music)
  • Q&A sessions
  • and more

A detailed schedule and additional information will be shared upon registration. Meals provided include lunch, tea, snacks, and dinner on both days, as well as breakfast on August 16th.

Registration & Cost

Please use this link to register for the 2-day retreat with Swamiji.

Adult - $125
Additional Family Adult - $60
Students & Teens (13-17) - $50
12 & Under Free
(Accommodations are not included)

Accommodation

We have arranged a limited number of King and Double rooms at a discounted rate of $109/night at the Hampton Inn. 

Hampton Inn Washington-Dulles Int'l Airport South (2.1 miles)
4050 Westfax Dr., Chantilly, Virginia, 20151

Hotel offers free shuttle service to Dulles Airport (IAD) and the retreat venue.

Click here to book.
On the MA Center Retreat Accommodation landing page of the Hampton Inn website, Click "Book a Room". On the following page click on "Edit stay" link on the top right corner to change the start and end dates of your stay and click "Update". If you don't update the dates, the room will be reserved for 4 days - 14 Aug to 18 Aug.


Free Public Program

Saturday, August 16th at 6:30 pm

Swamiji will also offer a free public program on Saturday, August 16th at 6:30 pm, featuring a spiritual talk, bhajans. All are welcome to attend.
Please RSVP here if you are attending only the public program


Venue

The 2-day Retreat and Public Program will be held at:

Chinmaya Somnath
4350 Blue Spring Dr, Chantilly, VA 20151

Questions?

Email: macenterdc@ammagroups.org
Phone: 240-532-2662

Saturday
Dec
20
4:30pm - 8:00pm
We welcome you all to join the in-person Satsang.  Schedule 4:30PM to 8:00PM: Satsang  4:30PM: Lalita Sahasranama, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
5:30PM: Break
6:00PM: Satsang, Bhajans, Arati. 8:00PM: Dinner We must remember that the health and safety of those attending Satsang remain... more ›
Saturday
Dec
27
4:30pm - 8:00pm
We welcome you all to join the in-person Satsang.  Schedule 4:30PM to 8:00PM: Satsang  4:30PM: Lalita Sahasranama, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
5:30PM: Break
6:00PM: Satsang, Bhajans, Arati. 8:00PM: Dinner We must remember that the health and safety of those attending Satsang remain... more ›