MACC ABK Regular Activities

(Weekly event) Sep 12, 2015 to Jun 25, 2016 (ended)

ABK - OUR CHILDREN ARE THE FUTURE

In today’s times of chaos and confusion, our children need a place to turn for guidance in a world that seems to get more and more complicated for them as time goes on. Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK) prepares them for the world and for the difficulties they will face, by guiding them in the application of Amma’s teachings. The ABK program focuses on values, traditions, & spiritual practices and shows children how to bring these simple teachings into their daily lives.

THE FOCUS OF ABK PROGRAM IS ON LEARNING

  • Moral Values
  • Cultural Traditions
  • Spiritual Practices
  • Mantras
  • Shlokas
  • Devotional Music
  • Stories 

Additional ABK activities include:

  • Musical Concerts (Devotional Music, Instrumental Music)
  • Games
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Discussions
  • Celebration of Festivals
  • Picnics
  • Service Projects 

 

MORE INFORMATION

Sunitha (Chicago ABK Coordinator)
email: Abk.Chicago@gmail.com ● Voice: (224) 210-8634

Saturday
Jun
08
10:30am - 12:00pm
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
Jun
08
10:30am - 8:30pm
Join us Saturday for a day of community, seva (selfless service), and satsang, starting with seva at 10:30 am. Group archana will be held at 5 pm, followed by bhajans, arati, meditation, and dinner. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers.  We are thrilled that Amma will visit MA Center Chicago... more ›
Saturday
Jun
08
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
Jun
08
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
Jun
08
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
Jun
08
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 ›
Sunday
Jun
09
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
Jun
09
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
Jun
15
10:30am - 12:00pm
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
Jun
15
10:30am - 8:30pm
Join us Saturday for a day of community, seva (selfless service), and satsang, starting with seva at 10:30 am. Group archana will be held at 5 pm, followed by bhajans, arati, meditation, and dinner. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers.  We are thrilled that Amma will visit MA Center Chicago... 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
One tap mobile
+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