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Guided IAM-35 Meditation Session

A pink lotus in full bloom on a green background

Next event (Weekly): Oct 5, 2024 4:00pm-5:00pm

"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. Similarly, at present our mind is flowing out towards hundreds of sense objects. If the mind is controlled and focused on one point, tremendous power will be generated, which can be used to do wonderful things." ~Amma

Please join us Saturday for a guided IAM-35 meditation session at 4 pm CT (open to IAM-35 course graduates only). You can join in-person in the South Lodge Community room or via Zoom.

Here's the link to join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82878329402?pwd=tDpinAfeUeMub08YNkISeSitPZbfhF...

Meeting ID: 828 7832 9402

If you'd like to join virtually, please email macenterchicago@ammagroups.org to request the password.

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 following COVID guidelines:

If you have any COVID symptoms, test immediately. If you test positive, isolate for 5 days after symptom onset, please limit contact with others, mask around others, and avoid indoor gatherings for five days after the test result.

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

Thursday

Oct

A Multi-Day Event

Navaratri (The Nine Nights of Devi)

Navaratri, or the nine nights of Devi, will be observed at MA Center Chicago Thursday, Oct. 3rd through Saturday, Oct. 12th. The word Navaratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit. Navaratri is a time of sadhana, of conquering our inner negativities to gain greater will power and self-control, of... more ›

Saturday

Oct

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

Oct

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

Oct

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 ›

Sunday

Oct

8:00am - 2:00pm

Mother's Kitchen

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

10:00am - 12:30pm

Lakshmi Puja with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana

Register today for our upcoming Lakshmi puja with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana. Lakshmi is the goddess of material and spiritual prosperity. This puja is performed to gain material abundance and spiritual prosperity. It... more ›

Saturday

Oct

9:00am - 2:00pm

Special Saturday Program with Swami Dayamritananda Puri

Swami Dayamritananda Puri will be with us for a special program celebrating both Vijayadashami, the tenth day of victory after Navaratri and Amma's birthday. Here's the schedule: 9:00-10:00 AM -Group Archana
10:00 - 10:45 AM - Vijayadashami Puja (chanting and receiving blessed tools, books,... more ›

Saturday

Oct

10:30am - 12:00pm

Amrita Yoga Class

Saturday

Oct

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

Oct

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK)

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