Satsang with Swami Shantamritananda Puri

A photo of Swami Shantamritananda Puri
Satsang with Swami Shantamritananda Puri
(Weekly event) Mar 05, 2022 to Jun 18, 2022 (ended)

Join us Saturdays for an in-person satsang with Swami Shantamritananda Puri. Satsang starts at 5 pm CT with group archana, followed by bhajans with Swamiji, arati, and meditation. A boxed dinner will be available for takeaway after satsang. If you would like to sponsor dinner, please email Suresh.

Keeping the health and safety of all who wish to attend uppermost in our minds, Covid protocols remain in place:

  • Vaccination is required, and the booster shot is recommended.
  • Negative test 48 hours prior to attendance required for those not vaccinated. 
  • Anyone who feels sick, has a fever, or has been exposed to anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 should not attend.
  • Social distancing, 6 ft. apart, is strongly recommended for all except members of the same household.
  • Everyone must wear their mask at all times except for the singers and musicians while singing/playing instruments.

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

Saturday
Jul
27
10:30am - 8:30pm
Amma's 2024 Summer North American tour commences in early July, and MA Center Chicago will host Amma's Chicagoland programs. We need your help getting MA Center Chicago ready - please join us every Saturday & Sunday at 10:30 am leading up to Amma's programs Aug 9 -11 to lend a hand in the... more ›
Sunday
Jul
28
10:30am - 8:30pm
Amma's 2024 Summer North American tour commences in early July, and MA Center Chicago will host Amma's Chicagoland programs. We need your help getting MA Center Chicago ready - please join us every Saturday & Sunday at 10:30 am leading up to Amma's programs Aug 9 -11 to lend a hand in the... more ›
Sunday
Jul
28
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... more ›
Saturday
Aug
03
10:30am - 8:30pm
Amma's 2024 Summer North American tour commences in early July, and MA Center Chicago will host Amma's Chicagoland programs. We need your help getting MA Center Chicago ready - please join us every Saturday & Sunday at 10:30 am leading up to Amma's programs Aug 9 -11 to lend a hand in the... more ›
Sunday
Aug
04
8:00am - 2:00pm
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 Sunday of every month, we prepare food in the MACC kitchen starting at 8AM and then serve it at a local shelter. If... more ›
Sunday
Aug
04
10:30am - 8:30pm
Amma's 2024 Summer North American tour commences in early July, and MA Center Chicago will host Amma's Chicagoland programs. We need your help getting MA Center Chicago ready - please join us every Saturday & Sunday at 10:30 am leading up to Amma's programs Aug 9 -11 to lend a hand in the... more ›
Sunday
Sep
01
8:00am - 2:00pm
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 Sunday of every month, we prepare food in the MACC kitchen starting at 8AM and then serve it at a local shelter. If... more ›
Sunday
Oct
06
8:00am - 2:00pm
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 Sunday of every month, we prepare food in the MACC kitchen starting at 8AM and then serve it at a local shelter. If... more ›
Sunday
Nov
03
8:00am - 2:00pm
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 Sunday of every month, we prepare food in the MACC kitchen starting at 8AM and then serve it at a local shelter. If... more ›
Sunday
Dec
01
8:00am - 2:00pm
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 Sunday of every month, we prepare food in the MACC kitchen starting at 8AM and then serve it at a local shelter. If... 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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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

EVENING BHAJANS
Daily* at 6:30 pm (in-person only)

  • Guru Stotram Chanting
  • Bhajans (devotional singing)
  • Closing prayers and Arati