Saturday at MA Center with Br. Dayamrita Chaitanya - Ganesh Murthi Making
Aug 19, 2017 10:00am-8:00pm (ended)
Make a day of it! Join us in any of the activities or just for the evening program.
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY:
10:00 am - 4:30 pm: Seva (Service projects)
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: *Guided IAM Meditation Technique(Main House Puja Room)
4:30 pm: Group chanting 1000 Names of the Divine Mother & 108 Names of Amma
5:30 pm: Break for chai & snack (for a small fee, proceeds benefit Amma’s charities)
6:00 pm - 7:45pm: Spiritual talk by Br. Dayamrita Chaitanya followed by Bhajans
7:45 pm: Vegetarian dinner (benefits Amma's charitable projects)
Castro Valley BART Station Pickups: 10:00 am and 4:00 pm - Please RSVP on the BART pickup extension: 510-537-9417 x 447
Ganesh Murthi Making: 3:30 - 6:00pm: Snack tent
The beginning of the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, the birthday of Lord Ganesha, God of success and overcoming obstacles. All are welcome to make his or her own individual Ganesh murthi - sacred clay figure. Guidance will be provided by craft experts.
This three-part festival will continue on Friday, August 25th with the Ganesh Chaturthi Puja and will conclude on Saturday,September 2, with the Visarjan (Immersion) of the Ganesh murthis in the ashram pond.
Note:
- *Guided IAM-35 Meditation: Only for those who have already taken the complete 8-hour IAM-35 course.
- Bake Sale benefitting Amma’s charities opens at 5:30 pm.
- Prayer list is read at the end of every program – send names to prayers@amma.org
Email MA Center for more information.
Tuesday
Apr
30
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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Friday
May
03
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
May
04
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
May
04
5:30pm
May 4, 2024 - Saturday Satsang canceled: Join us at a special MA Center concert by renowned vocalist Sikkil Gurucharan.
For more details and tickets:
https://us.amma.org/groups/... more ›
Sunday
May
05
8:30am - 9:30am
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 members.
'Archana' means chanting and glorifying the divine name. 'Lak' means 100,000... more ›
Tuesday
May
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.
Live on the... more ›
Wednesday
May
08
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Every month, a special program is held in honor of Amma’s birthstar, Karthika.
To celebrate Karthika this month, the program will include a Karthika puja, followed by bhajans and Arati.
All are welcome to join us for this special program. “Group chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can... more ›
All are welcome to join us for this special program. “Group chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can... more ›
Friday
May
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
May
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
May
11
10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Creekside Building (upstairs room) at 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.
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The Daily Programs are not open to the public at this time.
Our daily spiritual practices at the Main House include:
Morning Archana
Mondays-Fridays: 5 AM
- 108 Names of Amma
- 1000 Names of the Divine Mother, Sri Lalitha Sahasranam
Saturdays-Sundays: 5 AM & 6 AM
- 108 Names of Amma
- 1000 Names of the Divine Mother, Sri Lalitha Sahasranam
Evening Bhajans
- Guru Stotram Chanting
- Bhajans, Devotional singing
- Closing prayers and Arati
Monday : 7:45 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 pm
Saturday: Part of the regular Saturday program. If there is no Saturday program, 7:00 pm
Sunday: 7:00 pm