Our Events
Saturday
Dec
09
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK) passes on Amma’s teachings to children through fun and engaging activities such as stories, bhajans, arts and crafts, celebration of festivals and service projects. ABK focuses on values, multi cultural traditions, and spiritual practices. ABK is held in-person in the MA... more ›
Saturday
Dec
09
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
Dec
09
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us Saturday for satsang, starting with group archana at 4PM CT, followed by bhajans, arati, and meditation.
Masking is now optional in group gatherings and spaces at MA Center Chicago. Keeping the health and safety of all who wish to attend uppermost in our minds, please abide by the... more ›
Saturday
Dec
16
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
Dec
16
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK) passes on Amma’s teachings to children through fun and engaging activities such as stories, bhajans, arts and crafts, celebration of festivals and service projects. ABK focuses on values, multi cultural traditions, and spiritual practices. ABK is held in-person in the MA... more ›
Saturday
Dec
16
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
Dec
16
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us Saturday for satsang, starting with group archana at 4PM CT, followed by bhajans, arati, and meditation.
Masking is now optional in group gatherings and spaces at MA Center Chicago. Keeping the health and safety of all who wish to attend uppermost in our minds, please abide by the... more ›
Saturday
Dec
23
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK) passes on Amma’s teachings to children through fun and engaging activities such as stories, bhajans, arts and crafts, celebration of festivals and service projects. ABK focuses on values, multi cultural traditions, and spiritual practices. ABK is held in-person in the MA... more ›
Saturday
Dec
23
4:00pm - 8:30pm
Join us for a special holiday satsang, starting with group archana at 4PM CT, followed by satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, bhajans, arati, meditation, and dinner.
Masking is now optional in group gatherings and spaces at MA Center Chicago. Keeping the health and safety of all who wish to... more ›
Sunday
Dec
31
A Multi-Day Event
Ring in 2024 with a special New Year's Eve satsang at MA Center Chicago with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana. (Please note: this Sunday program will take the place of the Saturday satsang on Dec. 30th).
The New Year's Eve satsang will including chanting, a talk by Swamini, bhajans, arati, and meditation... more ›
Our daily spiritual practices include:
WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION
Daily* at 6:00 pm
Amma requests everyone to regularly practice this meditation once or twice a day for the benefit of the entire world. Join us every evening (except Satsang days, which are generally every Saturday) for Amma's White Flower Meditation via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85858112151?pwd=SVllVHVZS1BIU050Uy8xRHpqcUZpQT09
Meeting ID: 858 5811 2151
Passcode: 549947
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+13126266799,,85858112151# US (Chicago)
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The White Flower meditation at 6 pm CT is preceded by a 10-minute silent Ma Om meditation, so please feel free to join the Zoom early (at 5:50 pm CT) to participate.
EVENING BHAJANS
Daily* at 6:30 pm (in-person only)
- Guru Stotram Chanting
- Bhajans (devotional singing)
- Closing prayers and Arati
*Note: On Thursdays, when we have Bhagavad Gita class with Swami Shantamritananda Puri, there are no daily bhajans. On Saturdays, bhajans and group meditation are part of the regular Saturday program.