Saturday Satsang Program with Swamiji - In-person and virtual

Apr 9, 2022 2:00pm-4:30pm (ended)

Starts at 2 PM Pacific Time
Announcing the resumption of in-person events with a program by Swami Dayamritananda Puri. Please note that we will be observing all of the protocols specified by the MA Center Board. We request you to remember that the health and safety of all who wish to attend the program should remain uppermost in our minds and hearts. Everyone attending should wear properly fitted masks (N/KN95 recommended) and social distancing is required. If you feel at all sick, have a fever, or have been exposed to anyone who tests positive for Covid-19, please do not attend.
Please review all of the safety protocols below.

Schedule:

  • Amma's 108 names led by Swamiji
  • Satsang (spiritual talk) by Swamiji
  • Bhajans led by Swamiji
  • Arati and closing prayers

Prayer list: Prayer list: please submit the names of people to be added by 7:00 PM on Friday here >> 

Livestream:
If you are unable to attend in person you can watch the program on the MA Center San Ramon YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/macentersanramon

Food
As per the safety protocols, we will not be serving group meals. Prasad and Chai will be available outside the hall after the program (see protocols below).

Food From Home meal service
For any snacks or dinner to take home after the program, you have the option to order from our Food From Home meal service.

  • Orders are due by 10:00 PM on Thursday.
  • Orders can be picked up after the program between 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM in front of the Amrita Hall.
  • Home delivery service is available in locations specified in the order form. All deliveries will be between 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM.

Menu and order form for Saturday, April 9 is HERE > the order for this week is closed at this time.

Note: BART pickup and the MA Center library will not be available at this time and we apologize for any inconvenience. Please stay tuned for updates on when we are able to resume these services.

Please contact the MA Center, San Ramon Events team if you have any questions: macsrevents@ammagroups.org, 510-537-9417 x 102

Guidelines and Precautions specified by the MA Center Board

The MA Center Board has announced that Satsangs may now resume provided they follow the guidelines and precautions below. We must all remember that the health and safety of all who wish to attend satsang should remain uppermost in our minds and hearts.

1.  These protocols were prepared in consultation with medical professionals, together with examination of the CDC guidelines. Satsangs may require stronger guidelines at their discretion in addition to adhering to county and local guidelines.

2. If you feel at all sick, have fever, or have been exposed to anyone who tests positive for Covid-19, please do not attend.

3. Everyone must wear their mask at all times. Masks need to be properly fitted over nose and mouth, N/KN 95 or double masking is recommended.

4. Everyone must maintain social distancing, 6 feet apart, except members of the same household.

5. Arati prasad should be individually wrapped and offered at the altar.

6. No group meals will be eaten together.  A small prasad snack, prepared in accordance with current health department guidelines, will be offered in a sealed container for attendees to take home.

Om Namah Shivaya

Swami Dayamritananda Puri
On behalf of the MA Center Board

 

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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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