MACC 5th Anniversary Celebration | One-day Retreat with Br. Dayamrita Chaitanya
Br. Dayamrita Chaitanya
May 7, 2017 9:30am-6:00pm (ended)
MA Center Chicago will turn five years old on May 2, 2017! In celebration, Br. Dayamrita Chaitanya, who officially accepted the grounds of the Broadview Academy on behalf of Amma and re-christened it as MA CENTER CHICAGO on May 2, 2012, will be on these hallowed grounds to lead a one-day retreat on Sunday, May 7. He is currently the General Manager of M.A. Center, San Ramon.
MA Center Chicago (MACC) is honored to have this devout ambassador of Amma’s teachings and spiritual practice lead a retreat.
The Retreat, open only to registrants, will be from 9:30 am through 6:00 pm, followed by Bhajans and dinner, open to all, starting at 6:00 pm.
RETREAT FEES (includes all food)
Adults (18 years and older) $40
Youngsters (age 10 to 17) $15
Children (under age 10) Free
PAYMENT
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Check: Make check out to MA Center Chicago
Mail checks to: MA Center Chicago, Attn: Retreat, 41W501 Keslinger Road, Elburn, IL 60119-9454
Cash: On the day of Retreat at the Registration table
Click here to pay with PayPal
Check: Make check out to MA Center Chicago
Mail checks to: MA Center Chicago, Attn: Retreat, 41W501 Keslinger Road, Elburn, IL 60119-9454
Cash: On the day of Retreat at the Registration table
RETREAT AGENDA
8:45-9:30 AM Retreat Registration
9:30-9:35 AM Inauguration – Lighting of the Lamp by Dayamritaji
9:35-10:30 AM Manasa Puja (mental worship)/Prayer (Dhyana Slokam and Ashtotaram – 108 names of Amma)
10:30-11:30 AM Spiritual Talk by Dayamritaji
11:30-11:45 AM Break
11:45-12:00 NOON Meditation
12:00-12:45 PM Bhajans by Dayamritaji
12:45-1:30 PM Lunch
1:30-1:50 PM Amma’s message on protecting nature and Tree Planting
1:50-3:30 PM Tree Planting - Outdoor Seva
3:30-4:00 PM Tea Break
4:00-5:00 PM Evening Archana
5:00-6:00 PM Question & Answer Session with Dayamritaji
PUBLIC PROGRAM AGENDA
6:00-7:30 PM Bhajans by Dayamritaji
7:30-8:00 PM Arati and Meditation
8:00-9:00 PM Dinner (Free for retreat registrants/ $5 for non-registrants)
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2:30pm - 4:00pm
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5:00pm - 8:00pm
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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
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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