AWARENESS IN ACTION - AYUDH retreat at MACC

AYUDH Retreat at MACC
Aug 15, 2014 6:00pm to Aug 17, 2014 3:00pm (ended)

Ayudh Retreat – Chicago

AYUDH North America, Amma’s youth group invites you to the first annual national youth retreat on August 15, 16 and 17 of this year at MA Center Chicago. The AYUDH International theme for the year is “Awareness in Action”. 

As AYUDH North America takes shape, we would like the event to be a kickstarter for the many service projects and other initiatives that regional AYUDH groups across North America can undertake for the next year, pertaining to the theme – Awareness in Action.

This retreat will be for youth aged 14 – 30 across North America, to create a community uniting people from all walks of life. There will be music, discussions, question and answer sessions, yoga, service projects, activities in nature, and plenty of fun with youth of all ages!

AYUDH Retreat Program Timings

The event begins at 6pm on Friday, August 15 2014 and concludes at 3pm on Sunday, August 17 2014.

AYUDH Retreat Activities and Events

The three days of the retreat will have activities and discussions focusing on integrated living, ecological sustainability, team dynamics, conscious consumption and social outreach. Some of the activities are listed below:

  • Discussions on AYUDH North America yearly curriculum and plans for the next one year

After the retreat ends, on Sunday evening, we plan to celebrate Krishna Jayanti which would include uriyadi (pot breaking game like a pinata), nagara samkeertanam (procession with bhajans and chants),  bhajans and bhagavatam chanting describing  Lord Krishna’s birth. The celebrations would conclude around 8 pm. All AYUDH members are welcome and encouraged to participate in this free event.

Venue

MA Center Chicago (MACC)
41W501 Keslinger Rd, Elburn, IL 60119, United States
* Group rides will be arranged from nearby airport (Chicago – ORD)

Registration

Click here to register for AYUDH Retreat at MACC

$50 (whole retreat) | $25 (single day) – early registration until August 3rd.
$70 (whole retreat) | $35 (single day) – after August 3rd.
includes accommodation and food

Travel - Airline Discounts

Airline Discount codes to Chicago - ORD between August 12th and 19th.

United: in the offer code box:  ‎ZT2R385324

Delta: Click on "more search options" and enter mtg code number: NMJUE

Questions?

Please send email to chicago@macenters.org

 

 

Friday
Mar
29
A Multi-Day Event
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Saturday
Mar
30
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.... more ›
Sunday
Mar
31
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a group viewing of a Rama television series in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall every Sunday at 2 pm CT (except the first Sunday of every month, which is dedicated to... more ›
Saturday
Apr
06
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Get Growing Book Club 2024, sponsored by MACC GreenFriends: Learn How to Grow Organic Vegetables Easily and Successfully “Each family should plant a vegetable garden that can provide food for at least one day per month. Even apartment residents can grow vegetables in window boxes and on terraces... more ›
Saturday
Apr
06
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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
Apr
06
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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 ›
Saturday
Apr
06
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.... more ›
Saturday
Apr
06
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us Saturday for satsang, starting with group archana at 4PM CT, followed by bhajans, arati, and meditation from 5PM onward.  Masking is now recommended 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... more ›
Sunday
Apr
07
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 ›
Saturday
Apr
13
10:30am - 12:00pm
Please note: there will be no Amrita Yoga class on March 16th, 23rd, 30th, and April 6th. 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... 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

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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