Amma at MA Center - July 11-13, 2019

Jul 11, 2019 7:30pm to Jul 13, 2019 12:00am (ended)

Amma will be at MA Center Chicago Thursday, July 11 through Saturday, July 13, 2019

Amma has visited the U.S. yearly for more than 30 years. While here, she spends 12-15 hours with the public every day in about a dozen cities across North America. In each location she visits, she gives talks, leads prayers for world peace, gives one-on-one advice, and simply embraces the people who come to see her. People of all faiths and walks of life come to see Amma, who is a source of inspiration and solace and a model of hope, love, and selflessness in these difficult times. Come meet Amma this summer at one of her free public programs at MA Center Chicago. 

Thursday, July 11 | Day 1: One Evening Program
5:30 pm | Token distribution starts
7:30 pm | Program starts with the Amma's arrival at the hall

Friday, July 12 | Day 2: One All-Day Program
Morning Program
9:30 am | Token distribution starts
11:00 am | Program begins with a short meditation when Amma enters the hall

Saturday, July 13 | Day 3 Morning Program 
Morning Program
8:30 am | Token distribution starts
10:00 am | Program starts with Amma's arrival at the hall

Saturday, July 13 | Day 3 Evening Program/Devi Bhava
5:30 pm | Token distribution starts
7:00 pm | Program starts with Amma arriving and leading the Atma Puja – a prayer ceremony for world peace

For more information, visit www.amma.org
 

 

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 ›
Saturday
Apr
13
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
13
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
13
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
13
5:00pm - 8:30pm
"Vishu conveys the message of the unbreakable interconnection between man, nature and God. The word vishu means “equal.” Vishu is the day on which day and night are equal. This signifies accepting both comfort and hardships in life equally." - Amma Arachana will start at 5 PM, followed by bhajans,... more ›
Sunday
Apr
14
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 ›
Sunday
Apr
14
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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 ›
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 ›

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

Passcode: 549947
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+13126266799,,85858112151# US (Chicago)
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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