Guru Pūrnima at MACC
Aug 1, 2015 6:00pm-9:00pm (ended)
Guru Pūrnima at MACC
The full moon (pūrnima) day in the (Hindu calendar) month of Āshādha (July-August) is celebrated as Guru Pūrnima.
This day signifies paying respect to one's guru (teacher), particularly the one who leads you in your spiritual path.
This year, Guru Pūrnima falls on Friday, July 31st. MA Center Chicago will dedicate the Satsang on Saturday, August 1st to the celebration of Guru Pūrnima.
Agenda
5:00 - 6:00 pm Archana (Chanting of Amma's 108 names, followed by Lalita Sahasranāmam -1,000 names in praise of the Divine Mother)
6:00 - 7:00 pm Satsang by Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya - “The Guru Disciple Relationship”
7:00 - 7:30 pm “Pāduka Pūja” /Worship of the Guru's sandals / All attendees participate in the ceremonial washing of the sandals with milk, concluding with Shantamritaji doing the pūja. (Bhajans -devotional songs will be sung during this time)
7:30 - 8:15 pm Bhajans
8:15 - 9:00 pm Prasadam
“We are in the grip of our ego and because of this we hold on to our likes and dislikes. In order to break away from the ego, we need the help of a Sadguru. Amma's goal is to give her children this strength and love. If we let go of our likes and dislikes, we will become fit vessels to receive the Guru's ever flowing grace. We can become freed from our mind and become a blessing to the entire world.” - from Amma's Guru Pūrnima 2012 message
Saturday
Apr
20
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 ›
Saturday
Apr
20
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
20
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
20
3:00pm - 4:00pm
"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
20
4:00pm - 8:30pm
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Sri Rama, the anniversary of his marriage to Sita, and his coronation. Sri Rama is said to be the embodiment of dharma, or righteous action, and there is a lesson for us to learn how he faced every trial that arose in his life.
Join us for a special Ram Navami... more ›
Sunday
Apr
21
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
27
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 ›
Saturday
Apr
27
11:00am - 7:30pm
Mark your calendar to celebrate Earth Day at MA Center Chicago on Saturday, April 27th. Details to come!
Saturday
Apr
27
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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
Apr
27
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us Saturday for satsang, starting with group archana at 5PM CT, followed by bhajans, arati, and meditation from 6PM onward.
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... more ›
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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.
EVENING BHAJANS
Daily* at 6:30 pm (in-person only)
- Guru Stotram Chanting
- Bhajans (devotional singing)
- Closing prayers and Arati