Chicago Retreat -
Fri, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 1
Venue:
MA Center Chicago
41W501 Keslinger Road
Elburn, IL 60119
us.amma.org/chicago
macenterchicago@ammagroups.org
The retreat topic is 'Forgiveness, A Path To Spiritual Unfoldment'.
Swamiji’s talks will be based on Adi Shankaracharya’s scriptural text, the Sivaparadha Kshamapana Stotram (A Prayer for Forgiveness). Amma says, “God is not an individual sitting above the clouds, judging and punishing us for our misdeeds. God is the all-pervasive pure consciousness, dwelling within every sentient and insentient being.”
When we do something wrong, our conscience pricks us, alerting us that we are harming both the world as well as ourselves. As our mistakes accumulate, they create our future karma, which God delivers to us at the right time. It is said that babies in the womb remember past lives, regret their mistakes, and vow to improve. This sets the context for the discussion.
Fees:
| 1st Adult in a registration | USD 195 |
| All Additional adults in registration | USD 100 |
| Students (18 and above) | USD 60 |
| Teens (13 - 17) | USD 60 |
| Children 12 and under | Free |
Fee will increase by $40 on the day before the retreat - after Thursday, Nov 28, 11:59 pm.
Beginning the morning of Nov 30, registration will be onsite only.
Meals are included.
Accomodations are not included; please see below for options.
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Schedule Overview
Subject to change
Friday
5:00 - 7:45 pm Public Program - Welcoming Swamiji, Meditation, Talk, and Bhajans, followed by dinner.
Retreat check-in before and after program
Saturday
6:00 - 8:45 am: Archana, Amrita Yoga, Meditation
9 am- 10:30 pm: Schedule includes Scriptural Class sessions, Seva, Bhajans, and Spending time with Swamiji & swamis
Sunday
6:00 - 8:45 am: Homa, Archana and Prayers, Amrita Yoga
10:00 am - 5:30 pm Scriptural Class sessions, Q&A, Seva, and Bhajans
Accomodations
To request onsite ashram accommodations at MA Center Chicago for a separate nominal fee, please email the following information to: macclodging@macenters.org
Name, Gender and Age of each person
Date of Arrival and Number of nights
Hotel Accommodations with discounted group rate:
Quality Inn & Suites St Charles -West Chicago
1600 E. Main St., Saint Charles, IL, 60174, US
Discount code: LAMMA (15% Off)
Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago
St. Charles 2096 Bricher Rd St. Charles, IL 60174
Use this link to receive the discounted rate: https://bit.ly/3AQ8uVN