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MA Center Chicago (MACC)

Knit & Crochet for a Good Cause

Every 2nd & 4th Sunday

Next event (Every 2 weeks): Nov 24, 2024 3:00pm-5:00pm

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 meetings, you can still contribute by knitting/crocheting on your own. Contact Bhagya at kathyagugel@gmail.com for more information.

If you have any questions, please email macenterchicago@ammagroups.org.

Sunday

Dec

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rama Series

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 ›

Saturday

Dec

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

Dec

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

Dec

3:00pm - 4:00pm

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 ›

Saturday

Dec

4:00pm - 7:30pm

Satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana

Amma says, "Satsang has the power to turn our minds towards good thoughts. Children, don't waste any opportunity to participate in satsang." Join us for satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, starting with group archana at 4PM CT. Swamini typically leads a gentle stretching session or a meditation... more ›

Sunday

Dec

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rama Series

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

Dec

A Multi-Day Event

New Year's Eve Puja & Satsang with Swamini

Ring in 2024 with a special New Year's Eve Bpuja and satsang at MA Center Chicago on Tuesday, Dec. 31st with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana. The New Year's Eve satsang will including chanting, a talk by Swamini, bhajans, arati, and meditation. Here's the schedule (subject to change): 4:30PM – 5:00PM -... more ›

Wednesday

Jan

10:00am - 11:00am

New Year's Day program with Swamini

Amma says we should welcome the new year with joy and alertness, living its every moment completely. Save the date for a New Year's Day program with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana (timing and program details to be confirmed). If you have any questions, please email... more ›

Saturday

Jan

4:00pm - 8:30pm

Ayyappa Satsang & Puja

Join us for a special Ayyappa satsang program, which will include a talk on the significance of Swami Ayyappa and the Sabarimala temple (a place of pilgrimage for people of many faiths), an Ayyappa puja, stirring Ayyappa bhajans, traditional deepam lighting (symbolic of the 18 steps to the main... 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:

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