One-Day Retreat with Br. Dayamrita and Br. Shantamrita at MACC
One-Day Retreat with Br. Dayamrita Chaitanya and Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya
Satsang Hall | Saturday, May 7, 2016
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016 | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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MA Center Chicago will turn four years old on May 2, 2016! 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 Saturday, May 7.
A dear, devout disciple of Amma, Dayamritaji has been in the USA for a number of years after serving Amma in Her ashram in India since 1984. He is currently the General Manager of M.A. Center, San Ramon.
Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya, Director of MA Center Chicago and the ebullient inspiration behind the promotion of spirituality and Amma's teachings, will join Dayamritaji.
The Retreat, open only to registrants, will be from 9:30 am through 4:00 pm, followed by Archana and Satsang, open to all, starting at 4:00 pm.
Retreat Registration Fee (includes all food):
· Adults (18 years and older) - $40
· Youngsters (age 10 to 17) - $15
· Children (under age 10) - Free
Payment
· PayPal (Click here to pay with PayPal)
· Check - Payable to MA Center Chicago (mail to: MA Center Chicago, Attn: Retreat, 41W501 Keslinger Road, Elburn, IL 60119-9454)
· Cash - On the day of retreat at the registration table
PUBLIC PROGRAM - SATSANG | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (OPEN TO ALL)
The public program starts with Archana at 4:00 pm. Satsang will start at 5:00 pm with a Question & Answer session with Dayamritaji for an hour. After a session of Bhajans by Dayamritaji and Shantamritaji, Ārati, Meditation and dinner, the Satsang will conclude at 9:00 pm. At 9:30 pm, Shantamritaji will hold a bonfire chat, weather permitting.
All Retreat Registrants are encouraged to stay through the Satsang and enjoy dinner thereafter.
On-Site Accommodation:
If a registrant desires on-site accommodation, kindly write to macc.lodging@gmail.com or contact Daiva at 1.630.715.5460.
Aum Amriteswaryai Namah
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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