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One-Day Retreat with Br. Dayamrita and Br. Shantamrita at MACC

May 7, 2016 9:30am-4:00pm (ended)

One-Day Retreat with Br. Dayamrita Chaitanya and Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya

Satsang Hall | Saturday, May 7, 2016

SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016 | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Click Here - For Retreat Schedule and Event Flyer

MA Center Chicago will turn four years old on May 2, 2016! In celebration, Br. Dayamrita Chaitanya, who officially accepted the grounds of the Broadview Academy on behalf of Amma and re-christened it as MA CENTER CHICAGO on May 2, 2012, will be on these hallowed grounds to lead a one-day retreat on Saturday, May 7.
A dear, devout disciple of Amma, Dayamritaji has been in the USA for a number of years after serving Amma in Her ashram in India since 1984. He is currently the General Manager of M.A. Center, San Ramon.

Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya, Director of MA Center Chicago and the ebullient inspiration behind the promotion of spirituality and Amma's teachings, will join Dayamritaji.

The Retreat, open only to registrants, will be from 9:30 am through 4:00 pm, followed by Archana and Satsang, open to all, starting at 4:00 pm.

Retreat Registration Fee (includes all food):

·   Adults (18 years and older) - $40
·   Youngsters (age 10 to 17) - $15
·   Children (under age 10) - Free

Payment

·   PayPal (Click here to pay with PayPal)
·   Check - Payable to MA Center Chicago (mail to: MA Center Chicago, Attn: Retreat, 41W501 Keslinger Road, Elburn, IL 60119-9454)
·   Cash - On the day of retreat at the registration table

PUBLIC PROGRAM - SATSANG | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (OPEN TO ALL)

The public program starts with Archana at 4:00 pm. Satsang will start at 5:00 pm with a Question & Answer session with Dayamritaji for an hour. After a session of Bhajans by Dayamritaji and Shantamritaji, Ārati, Meditation and dinner, the Satsang will conclude at 9:00 pm. At 9:30 pm, Shantamritaji will hold a bonfire chat, weather permitting.

All Retreat Registrants are encouraged to stay through the Satsang and enjoy dinner thereafter.

On-Site Accommodation:

If a registrant desires on-site accommodation, kindly write to macc.lodging@gmail.com or contact Daiva at 1.630.715.5460.

Aum Amriteswaryai Namah

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All are welcome to join the ashram residents for daily spiritual practices in the satsang hall:

WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION

Sunday through Friday at 5:50 pm (starts with 10-minute silent Ma Om meditation)

Amma requests everyone to regularly practice this meditation once or twice a day for the benefit of the entire world. Join us live or via Zoom: https://bit.ly/maccmed

Meeting ID: 828 7832 9402

Passcode: 092753

One tap mobile

+13092053325,,82878329402#,,,,*092753# US
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EVENING BHAJANS

Sunday-Friday at 6:30 pm (in-person only)

Guru Stotram chanting
Bhajans (devotional singing)
Closing prayers and arati

One-Day Retreat with Br. Dayamrita and Br. Shantamrita at MACC

One-Day Retreat with Br. Dayamrita Chaitanya and Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya

Satsang Hall | Saturday, May 7, 2016

Retreat Registration Fee (includes all food):

Payment

PUBLIC PROGRAM - SATSANG | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (OPEN TO ALL)

On-Site Accommodation:

Aum Amriteswaryai Namah

WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION

EVENING BHAJANS

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