A Divine Journey: Three Days of Spiritual Immersion with Swami Amritaswarupananda
In a transformative three-day retreat, participants enjoyed the presence of Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri, whose wisdom, soulful bhajans, and infectious humor created an atmosphere of profound... more ›
December 10, 2024 —
Midwest
November 2, 2024 —
Illinois
At MA Center Chicago's thriving apple orchard, the spirit of service blossoms alongside nearly 300 fruit trees. Since 2014, this chemical-free sanctuary has been cultivated with care by dedicated volunteers who embrace sustainable farming practices.
This harvest season, volunteers have gathered... more ›
June 14, 2024 —
Chicago
We are delighted to announce that Amma will be visiting the United States from July 4 – August 11, in her first international tour since 2019.
MA Center Chicago will be the last tour stop, Friday-Sunday, August 9-11. Experience a personal blessing (hug) in a spiritual setting... more ›
March 24, 2024 —
Midwest
Holi 2024 was celebrated at MA Center Chicago in the presence of Swamini Ambikamrita Prana. It was a beautiful day to enjoy the festivities. See more photos here >>
March 17, 2024 —
Midwest
During Amma's 2016 Shivaratri message, she said, "Shivaratri is a celebration of sacrifice, dispassion and renunciation. Shivaratri teaches us to abandon all other thoughts in contemplation of God, and to realize the ultimate purpose of human life." This year, MA Center Chicago held an all-night... more ›
January 27, 2024 —
Midwest
Thaipsum was celebrated in the presence of Swamini Ambikamrita Prana. This festival is dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan, the son of Shiva and Parvati. Murugan is also known as Kartikeya, Subramaniam, Sanmukha, Shadanana, Skanda, and Guha. It is believed that on this day, Goddess Parvati presented... more ›
February 21, 2023 —
United States
AYUDH Chicago hosted its first-ever AYUDH Winter Retreat January 13 - 15. The retreat was open to all ages and included people from all over the U.S. The organizers chose C20 as the retreat's primary theme because the government of India appointed Amma as chair of the country’s... more ›
October 30, 2022 —
Midwest
Diwali, also called Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights. It symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. As in years past, Diwali was celebrated with enthusiasm at MA Center Chicago, in the presence of Swami Shantamritananda Puri.... more ›
June 1, 2022 —
United States
The ashram of a living master serves as a sanctuary, where one can contemplate, reflect, and recharge. The MA Center Chicago 10th Anniversary retreat, held on the beautiful 142-acre MA Center Chicago campus Friday May 13 through Sunday May 15 was the perfect sanctuary for the 150 retreatants, many... more ›
November 28, 2021 —
IL
"There is one truth that shines through all of creation. God is the pure consciousness that dwells in everything. Rivers, mountains, plants, animals, the sun, moon and stars, you and I...are all expressions of this one Reality. It is by assimilating this truth into our lives, and thus... more ›