SPRING RENEWAL RETREAT WITH BR. DAYAMRITA CHAITANYA, SATURDAY, MAY 12
Br. Dayamrita Chaitanya
May 12, 2018 9:30am-4:00pm (ended)
Br. Dayamrita Chaitanya, Executive Director of M.A. Centers, USA, is a senior disciple of Amma, who has been in the USA for the past 23 years, dedicating his energy and time to the propagation of Amma’s teachings through the Ashrams and Satsangs dotting the landscape of the U.S, Canada, and South America. Constantly on the road, he enriches the lives of Amma’s devotees through bhajans, spiritual talks, and counseling.
Dayamritaji will lead a one-day Retreat at MA Center Chicago on Saturday, May 12. The Retreat, open only to registrants, will be from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. He will lead the weekly Satsang from 5:00 pm, open to all, followed by Arati and Meditation.
Download the retreat flyer here.
RETREAT FEES (includes all food)
Adults (18 years and older) $25 per person
Youngsters (age 10 to 17) $10 per person
Children (under age 10) Free
PAYMENT
Check: Make check out 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
RETREAT AGENDA
8:45-9:30 am Retreat Registration
9:30-9:40 am Lighting of the lamp by Dayamrita Swamiji
9:40-10:10 am Prayer (Dhyana Slokam + Ashtotharam)
10:10-10:30am Meditation
10:30-10:35 am Break
10:35-11:35 am Spiritual talk by Dayamritaji
11:35-11:45 am Break
11:45-12:45 pm Morning Bhajans by Dayamritaji
12:45-1:45 pm Lunch
POST LUNCH SESSION
1:45-2:00 pm Amma’s message on protecting nature and Tree Planting
2:00-3:45 pm Green Friends Activity
3:45-4:00 pm Tea Break
PUBLIC PROGRAM AGENDA
4:00-5:00 pm Evening Archana
5:00-6:00 pm Q&A with Dayamritaji
6:00-7:30 pm Evening Bhajans by Dayamritaji
7:30-8:00 pm Arati, Meditation, and Prasadam (Thaineettam included as part of Prasadam)
8:00-9:00 PM Dinner (followed by cleanup). Free for retreat registrants/ $5 for non-registrants.
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2:00pm - 3:00pm
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EVENING BHAJANS
Daily* at 6:30 pm (in-person only)
- Guru Stotram Chanting
- Bhajans (devotional singing)
- Closing prayers and Arati