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Permaculture Theory & Practicums with Darren Doherty

PERMACULTURE WITH DARREN DOHERTY at MA Center Chicago (MACC)

Aug 16, 2014 9:30am to Aug 19, 2014 5:00pm (ended)

PERMACULTURE THEORY & PRACTICUMS WITH DARREN DOHERTY

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Darren Doherty is internationally recognized as a leader and pioneer in permaculture and regenerative agriculture. A prolific and accomplished designer, Darren has completed more than 1,600 property development plans since 1993 in 47 countries. He has made his knowledge and experience accessible to over 12,000 students with 180 courses and seminars since 2001.

At MA CENTER CHICAGO, IL: AUGUST 16-19, 2014

AUG 16-17: 2 DAY PERMACULTURE THEORY WORKSHOP
AUG 18-19: 2 DAY PERMACULTURE PRACTICUM WORKSHOP
Cost for 2 days: $260 before July 19 ($300 after July 19)
Cost for 4 days: $520 before July 19 ($600 after July 19)
Work/Study options will be available

FOR MORE INFORMATION and REGISTRATION CONTACT:

Click here to register
Email: EVENTS.MACC@GMAIL.COM
Phone: 630-387-5077

Saturday

Nov

A Multi-Day Event

AYUDH Chicago Winter Donation Drive

Amma says that we have a responsibility towards the needy and that it's our duty to provide them with food, care, and the light of knowledge. In that spirit, we ask for your support of this year's AYUDH Chicago Donation Drive. Please leave your donated items (packaged and non-perishable and new/... more ›

Saturday

Nov

10:30am - 12:00pm

Amrita Yoga Class

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 necessary. "The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any... more ›

Saturday

Nov

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK)

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

Nov

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Guided IAM-35 Meditation Session

"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

Nov

4:00pm - 9:00pm

Guru Nanak Jayanti Satsang with Swamini

Join us for a day of community and devotion at MA Center Chicago. In the true spirit of Amma’s teaching to honor and respect all religions and their practices, we'll be celebrating the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh gurus. Learn about the history, values... more ›

Sunday

Nov

10:00am - 4:00pm

Community Seva Sunday with Swamini

Join us for a day of community seva with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana starting at 10 am this Sunday (please arrive a few minutes early - chai will be served before we begin) to prepare MA Center Chicago for the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend retreat with Swami Amritaswarupanda Puri. Please note, lunch... more ›

Sunday

Nov

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Knit & Crochet for a Good Cause

Join the MA Center Chicago knitting and crocheting group to help people in need of warm hats, scarves, and more. The group meets from 3PM to 5PM on the second and fourth Sunday of each month in the South Lodge Community Room. All skill levels are welcome, and if you are unable to attend the... more ›

Friday

Nov

A Multi-Day Event

Public Program & Retreat with Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri

Carrying Amma's message of universal love, compassion, and peace, Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri will visit North America from November 8 to December 8, 2024. Swamiji is Amma's most senior disciple and has travelled the world with her since 1987. For more information about Swamiji's North America... more ›

Saturday

Nov

10:30am - 12:00pm

Amrita Yoga Class

Sunday

Dec

8:00am - 2:00pm

Mother's Kitchen

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 ›

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:

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82878329402?pwd=tDpinAfeUeMub08YNkISeSitPZbfhF...

Meeting ID: 828 7832 9402
Passcode: 092753

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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