Join us for our annual Ganesha Chaturthi satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, honoring Lord Ganesha, widely revered as the remover of obstacles. Here's the tenative schedule (subject to change):
Afternoon Program:
12:20-2:30PM - Special Ganesha puja
Evening Program:
4:00-5:00pm – Archana
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Satsang with Swami Shantamritananda Puri
Satsang with Swami Shantamritananda Puri
(Weekly event) Mar 05, 2022 to Jun 18, 2022 (ended)
Join us Saturdays for an in-person satsang with Swami Shantamritananda Puri. Satsang starts at 5 pm CT with group archana, followed by bhajans with Swamiji, arati, and meditation. A boxed dinner will be available for takeaway after satsang. If you would like to sponsor dinner, please email Suresh.
Keeping the health and safety of all who wish to attend uppermost in our minds, Covid protocols remain in place:
- Vaccination is required, and the booster shot is recommended.
- Negative test 48 hours prior to attendance required for those not vaccinated.
- Anyone who feels sick, has a fever, or has been exposed to anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 should not attend.
- Social distancing, 6 ft. apart, is strongly recommended for all except members of the same household.
- Everyone must wear their mask at all times except for the singers and musicians while singing/playing instruments.
If you have any questions, please email macenterchicago@ammagroups.org.
Saturday
Aug
30
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Aug
30
3:00pm - 4:00pm
"A river that flows through many branches will not have a powerful current. If the branches are redirected and the river is redirected to flow only through the main stream, the force of the current will increase greatly. It may even be possible to generate electricity from such a strong current.... more ›
Saturday
Aug
30
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Amma says, "Satsang has the power to turn our minds towards good thoughts. Children, don't waste any opportunity to participate in satsang."
We warmly invite you to join us for our weekly satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, starting with group archana at 4PM CT. Swamini typically leads a gentle... more ›
Sunday
Aug
31
6:00am - 8:30am
"The silence that we acquire through prayer and meditation helps us find peace and true happiness in this noisy world." ~Amma
Join us for a Silent Sunday Morning with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, starting with archana in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall at 6am, followed by chanting the... more ›
Sunday
Aug
31
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a group viewing of a Rama television series in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall on Sunday at 2 pm CT (except the first Sunday of every month, which is dedicated to... more ›
Tuesday
Sep
02
8:00am - 9:00am
Location: South Lodge Community Room at MA Center Chicago
Join us Tuesday mornings for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior experience or training in Amrita Yoga is necessary.
"The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any... more ›
Tuesday
Sep
02
10:00am - 11:00am
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 ancient seers for the well-being of humanity. Yoga helps us reconnect with nature and eventually become one with God. - Amma
Please join us for gentle chair yoga... more ›
Thursday
Sep
04
9:00am - 12:00pm
Inspired by Amma's teachings, Mother’s Kitchen groups in North America prepare, cook and serve 150,000 meals for the homeless and hungry each year.
At MA Center Chicago, on the first Thursday of every month, we prepare food in the MA Center Chicago kitchen from 9:00 am to noon and deliver it to an... more ›
Saturday
Sep
06
2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Amrita Book Club of North America gives participants an opportunity to dive more deeply into Amma’s teachings. The club meets twice a month on the first and third Saturdays from 2 pm to 3 pm via Zoom to explore Amma’s books and books written by Amma's senior disciples. All are welcome to attend... more ›
Saturday
Sep
06
3:00pm - 4:00pm
"A river that flows through many branches will not have a powerful current. If the branches are redirected and the river is redirected to flow only through the main stream, the force of the current will increase greatly. It may even be possible to generate electricity from such a strong current.... more ›
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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
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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
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