Seva Saturday, Diwali Celebration & Satsang Program
Oct 18, 2014 9:30am-8:30pm (ended)
Diwali (or Deepavali) literally means “rows of lamps” and is one of the four main festivals of India - Dress in your best Indian outfit and Bring Sweets to Share! Find out more here >>>
(This is the last Saturday Program until December so that the M.A. Center San Ramon can prepare for Amma's arrival in November.)
Your are warmly invited to the M.A. Center, San Ramon on Saturday:
Saturday Seva (Selfless Service): 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, Contact: Seva Activities include: sorting donated medical supplies for India, helping in the bookstore, gardening & orchard work, and many special projects. Lunch is provided. Come for any part or all of the day!
Guided IAM Meditation: 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Main House Puja Room, Only for those who have taken the full IAM course.
Archana: 4:30 pm, Amrita Hall, Chanting of the Sri Lalitha Sahasranama, 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother and 108 Names of Amma
Diwali Celebration Program:
5:45 pm - Satsang
6:15 pm - Amrita Bala Kendra Performance
6:45 pm - Bhajans, Arati and Closing Prayers
8:30 pm - Dinner & Sweets – Free for all who attend
9:15 pm - Celebration of Lights – Sparklers Outdoors
9:30 pm - Dancing – Dandia & Garbha
Castro Valley BART Station Pickups: Saturdays: 10 am for Seva Day; 4:00 pm for Evening Program. Please RSVP: leave msg. on the BART pickup extension: 510-537-9417 x 447
Come and join in for as much of the day as you wish. Choose from many selfless service opportunities for the day, such as gardening, helping with the Amma Shop, or preparing donated medical supplies for shipment to AIMS hospital in India. The evening program typically includes a satsang (spiritual talk), a video of Amma, bhajans (devotional singing), and meditation.
Questions? Email M.A. Center Events
Saturday
Jan
04
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Main House Puja Room, MA Center San Ramon
Join us for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior yoga experience or Amrita Yoga training necessary.
“The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or religion.... more ›
Saturday
Jan
04
5:30pm - 8:00pm
On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to connect informally with old and new friends. All are welcome to join us on Saturdays, an RSVP or pre-registration is not required to attend the program.
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For dinner, please... more ›
Sunday
Jan
05
8:30am - 9:30am
Laksarchana Starts at 8:30 am Pacific Time
Inviting all to join this special community group Laksharchana (chanting of a mantra 100,000 times) dedicated for World Peace. The Archana will be led by either Swamiji or community... more ›
Tuesday
Jan
07
6:00pm - 8:00pm
6 - 8pm Pacific Time.
Swami Dayamritananda Puri will explore the 'Srimad Bhagavatam' written by Bhagawan Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas. The format for the class is a short meditation and spiritual discourse, followed by a few Bhajans led by Swamiji and Arati.
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Thursday
Jan
09
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Every month, a special program is held in honor of Amma’s birthstar, Karthika. This month, Swami Dayamritananda Puri will lead the special program with a Karthika manasa puja, followed by bhajans and Arati.
Schedule:
- Karthika Manasa Puja led by Swamiji (includes Amma’s 108 names)
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Friday
Jan
10
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Group Chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can change anything. ~Amma
7:00 - 8:15 pm Pacific Time
Group chanting of 108 Names of Amma and 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother (Sri Lalitha Sahasranama), followed by Amma’s White Flower Meditation Free conference call: dial-in number +1 425-436... more ›
Group chanting of 108 Names of Amma and 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother (Sri Lalitha Sahasranama), followed by Amma’s White Flower Meditation Free conference call: dial-in number +1 425-436... more ›
Saturday
Jan
11
8:30am - 9:30am
IAM-35 Virtual Group Practice via Zoom
8:30-9:30 am Pacific Time. On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course. To register and receive the Zoom link, please... more ›
8:30-9:30 am Pacific Time. On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course. To register and receive the Zoom link, please... more ›
Saturday
Jan
11
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Main House Puja Room, MA Center San Ramon
Join us for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior yoga experience or Amrita Yoga training necessary.
“The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or religion.... more ›
Saturday
Jan
11
5:30pm - 8:00pm
On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to connect informally with old and new friends. This Saturday, Swami Dayamritananda Puri will lead the program with a spiritual talk, followed by bhajans and Arati.
All are welcome to join us... more ›
Sunday
Jan
12
8:30am - 9:30am
Laksarchana Starts at 8:30 am Pacific Time
Inviting all to join this special community group Laksharchana (chanting of a mantra 100,000 times) dedicated for World Peace. The Archana will be led by either Swamiji or community... more ›
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All are welcome to join the ashram residents for daily spiritual practices in the Main House puja room:
Morning Archana
Monday-Saturday: 5 AM
Sunday: 6 AM
- 108 Names of Amma
- 1000 Names of the Divine Mother, Sri Lalitha Sahasranam
Evening Bhajans
Sunday - Friday: 7 PM
If there is no Saturday program in the temple hall, bhajans are in the Main House at 7 PM.
- Guru Stotram Chanting
- Bhajans (Devotional singing)
- Closing prayers and Arati
Directions
The Main House is on the hill above the temple hall. When you arrive at MA Center, turn right and cross over the small bridge. Use the call box on your left just before the outer gate to communicate that you need the gate opened to drive through. Then follow the road past the temple. The road continues on the right next to the temple gate, then curves left up the hill to the Main House. The puja room is just inside the front door to the house.
If you have any questions, please contact the Events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org