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Amma at MA Center Chicago

Aug 9, 2024 11:00am to Aug 11, 2024 12:00am (ended)

Amma will be at MA Center Chicago Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11, 2024

Prior to the pandemic, Amma visited the U.S. yearly for more than 30 years. This is Amma's first visit to the U.S. since 2019. While here, Amma spends 12-15 hours with the public every day in about multiple cities across the U.S. In each location she visits, Amma gives talks, leads prayers for world peace, gives one-on-one advice, and simply embraces the people who come to see her. People of all faiths and walks of life come to see Amma, who is a source of inspiration and solace and a model of hope, love, and selflessness in these difficult times. Come meet Amma this summer at one of her free public programs at MA Center Chicago.

Friday, August 9 | Day 1: One All-Day Program
9:30 am | Token distribution starts
11:00 am | Program begins with a short meditation when Amma enters the hall

Saturday, August 10 | Day 2: One All-Day Program
Morning Program
9:30 am | Token distribution starts
11:00 am | Program begins with a short meditation when Amma enters the hall

Sunday, August 11| Day 3 Morning Program
Morning Program
8:30 am | Token distribution starts
10:00 am | Program starts with Amma's arrival at the hall

Sunday, August 11 | Day 3 Evening Program
6:00 pm | Token distribution starts
7:00 pm | Program starts with Amma arriving and leading the Atma Puja – a prayer ceremony for world peace

For more information, visit www.amma.org/tours.

Saturday

Sep

10:30am - 12:00pm

Amrita Yoga Class

Location: South Lodge Community Room at MA Center Chicago Join us Saturday 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 ›

Saturday

Sep

1:00pm - 8:30pm

Karthika Satsang

Please join us for a special Karthika satsang in observance of Amma's birth star this Saturday, featuring an afternoon of chanting of Lalitha Sahasranama (the thousand names/archana) every hour starting at 1pm (the last round will finish at 6pm). The chanting will be followed by bhajans, arati, and... more ›

Saturday

Sep

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Amrita Book Club at MACC

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

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK)

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

Sep

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Guided IAM-35 Meditation Session

"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 ›

Sunday

Sep

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Knit & Crochet for a Good Cause

Join the MA Center Chicago knitting and crocheting group to help people in need of warm hats, scarves, and more. The group meets from 3PM to 5PM on the second and fourth Sunday of each month in the South Lodge Community Room. All skill levels are welcome, and if you are unable to attend the... more ›

Saturday

Sep

10:30am - 12:00pm

Amrita Yoga Class

Saturday

Sep

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Amrita Bhajan Class

Amma says, "Bhajans are prayers in the form of songs, rich in meaning and full of devotional content." The MACC Bhajan Class meets virtually on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 2:30 to 3:45 pm. This class is offered for those who wish to learn bhajans and study devotional songs and... more ›

Saturday

Sep

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Guided IAM-35 Meditation Session

Saturday

Sep

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana

Join us for "Preparing for Navaratri" satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, starting with community archana at 5pm CT, followed by bhajans, arati, and more. Details to come.

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:

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82878329402?pwd=tDpinAfeUeMub08YNkISeSitPZbfhF...

Meeting ID: 828 7832 9402
Passcode: 092753

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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.

A photo of the MA Center Chicago altar, including Amma's picture