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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Retreat with Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri
Aug 23, 2025 7:30am to Aug 24, 2025 8:00pm (ended)
Pre-registration is required. Click here to sign up.
Carrying Amma's message of universal love, compassion, and peace, Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri, Amma's most senior disciple, will visit North America from August 12 to September 1, 2025. Swamiji will conduct a retreat at MA Center Chicago Saturday-Sunday, Aug 23-24, 2025, which will include:
- Spiritual talks
- Devotional music
- Puja
- Meditation
- Q & A with Swamiji
- Bonfire and nature walks
- And more!
Retreat fees:
- $140 for an adult
- $70 for additional adult family member
- $50 per student and for 13-19 year olds
- Children 12 and under are free.
Pre-registration is required. Reserve your spot today.
Click here to register.
Additional programs include:
- A one-day youth program on Friday, Aug. 22 (separate registration required - learn more here)
- Free Public Program: Saturday evening , Aug. 23, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (including a satsang talk and bhajans. Afterward, a delicious vegetarian meal will be available for non-retreat participants for a modest donation afterwards.)
Venue:
MA Center Chicago
41W501 Keslinger Road
Elburn, IL 60119
na.amma.org/chicago
macenterchicago@ammagroups.org
Need accommodations? To request shared onsite accommodations at MA Center Chicago for a separate nominal fee, please email the following information to: macclodging@macenters.org. Please note: space is very limited. Area hotel information and discounts can be found on our Local Guides page here.
If you have any questions, please contact us at macc.retreats@macenters.org.
For more information about Swamiji's 10-city 2025 North America tour, click here.
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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