Satsang with Swami Shantamritananda Puri

A photo of Swami Shantamritananda Puri
Satsang with Swami Shantamritananda Puri
(Weekly event) Mar 05, 2022 to Jun 18, 2022 (ended)

Join us Saturdays for an in-person satsang with Swami Shantamritananda Puri. Satsang starts at 5 pm CT with group archana, followed by bhajans with Swamiji, arati, and meditation. A boxed dinner will be available for takeaway after satsang. If you would like to sponsor dinner, please email Suresh.

Keeping the health and safety of all who wish to attend uppermost in our minds, Covid protocols remain in place:

  • Vaccination is required, and the booster shot is recommended.
  • Negative test 48 hours prior to attendance required for those not vaccinated. 
  • Anyone who feels sick, has a fever, or has been exposed to anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 should not attend.
  • Social distancing, 6 ft. apart, is strongly recommended for all except members of the same household.
  • Everyone must wear their mask at all times except for the singers and musicians while singing/playing instruments.

If you have any questions, please email macenterchicago@ammagroups.org

Saturday
Nov
09
A Multi-Day Event
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
23
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
Nov
23
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
Nov
23
3:00pm - 4:00pm
"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
Nov
23
4:00pm - 9:00pm
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
24
10:00am - 4:00pm
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
24
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a group viewing of a Rama television series in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall on Sunday at 2 pm CT (except the first Sunday of every month, which is dedicated to... more ›
Sunday
Nov
24
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 ›
Friday
Nov
29
A Multi-Day Event
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
30
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 ›

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

EVENING BHAJANS
Daily* at 6:30 pm (in-person only)

  • Guru Stotram Chanting
  • Bhajans (devotional singing)
  • Closing prayers and Arati