Karthika Saturday with Swamini; Talk (virtual) by Bri. Amrita Chaitanya - In-person event

Feb 25, 2023 5:30pm-9:00pm (ended)

5:30 PM PST
Karthika, Amma’s birthstar, will be celebrated during this special Saturday program led by Swamini Ambikamrita Prana - guided Manasa Puja (visualized adoration) by Swamini, group Bhajans, ending with Arati.

Satsang talk this week: The two-part special Satsang talk series on spiritual living by Amma’s disciples continue. This week will feature part two of this series, live from Amritapuri, by Bri. Amrita Chaitanya. The talk will cover the following topic: Spirituality is about cleaning up the mind, to allow the Self, our true nature, to shine forth. This ‘cleaning up’ involves finding ways to bring the light of awareness to every nook and cranny of our day.

Schedule:

  • 108 Names of Amma
  • Satsang - ‘Spiritual Living’ Part 2 by Bri. Amrita Chaitanya
  • Manasa Puja led by Swamini
  • Bhajans
  • Arati and closing prayers

Prayer list: please submit the names of people to be added by 7:00 PM on Friday at: https://bit.ly/SRPrayerList

Masks Indoors are optional and a personal preference. We request you to remember that the health and safety of all who wish to attend the program should remain uppermost in our minds and hearts. If you feel at all sick, have a fever, or have been exposed to anyone who tests positive for Covid-19, please do not attend.


Food

  • Prasad and Chai will be available after the program.
  • A boxed dinner option will be available as part of the Food From Home order form and can be picked up after the program. Indoor seating will be available for dinner on the temple balcony.

Dinner orders will only be taken via the Food From Home initiative.

Food From Home meal service
For any snacks or dinner you have the option to order from our Food From Home meal service, that you can pick up after the program. Food From Home offers deliveries as well as  pick up options. See more details, menu for the week, and order at https://foodfromhomesr.com.

AYUDH GIVE- Food & Clothing Drive Initiative
Ayudh San Ramon is organizing a drive to collect gently used winter clothing (such as sweaters, hats, scarves) and non-perishable food items to distribute to people experiencing homelessness.

If you have any items that you no longer need and can donate, please bring them to Saturday Satsang programs in February.  Every item donated will be personally distributed and will make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. For any question on this initiative, please contact: sanramon@ayudh.org.

Please note:
BART pickup and the MA Center library will not be available at this time and we apologize for any inconvenience. Please stay tuned for updates on when we are able to resume these services.

If you have any questions please contact the Events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org

Saturday
Dec
21
8:30am - 9:30am
IAM-35 Virtual Group Practice via Zoom
8:30-9:30 am Pacific Time. On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course. To register and receive the Zoom link, please... more ›
Saturday
Dec
21
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Main House Puja Room, MA Center San Ramon Join us for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior yoga experience or Amrita Yoga training necessary. “The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or religion.... more ›
Saturday
Dec
21
5:30pm - 8:00pm
On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to connect informally with old and new friends. This Saturday, join us for a special virtual satsang live from Amritapuri by Br. Satvamrita Chaitanya, Amma’s disciple and former long term MA... more ›
Sunday
Dec
22
8:30am - 9:30am
Laksarchana Starts at 8:30 am Pacific Time Inviting all to join this special community group Laksharchana (chanting of a mantra 100,000 times) dedicated for World Peace. The Archana will be led by either Swamiji or community... more ›
Tuesday
Dec
24
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Join us for a special Christmas Eve program that will include a spiritual reading, a puja ceremony to Mother Mary and Baby Jesus, bhajans & Christmas Carols, followed by Arati.
Join us for Christmas dinner before the program. Schedule:
  • Dinner (by donation)
  • Spiritual...
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Friday
Dec
27
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Group Chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can change anything. ~Amma 7:00 - 8:15 pm Pacific Time
Group chanting of 108 Names of Amma and 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother (Sri Lalitha Sahasranama), followed by Amma’s White Flower Meditation Free conference call: dial-in number +1 425-436... more ›
Saturday
Dec
28
8:30am - 9:30am
IAM-35 Virtual Group Practice via Zoom
8:30-9:30 am Pacific Time. On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course. To register and receive the Zoom link, please... more ›
Saturday
Dec
28
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Main House Puja Room, MA Center San Ramon Join us for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior yoga experience or Amrita Yoga training necessary. “The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or religion.... more ›
Saturday
Dec
28
5:30pm - 8:00pm
On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to connect informally with old and new friends.
All are welcome to join us on Saturdays, an RSVP or pre-registration is not required. This week, the Saturday program will include satsang... more ›
Sunday
Dec
29
8:30am - 9:30am
Laksarchana Starts at 8:30 am Pacific Time Inviting all to join this special community group Laksharchana (chanting of a mantra 100,000 times) dedicated for World Peace. The Archana will be led by either Swamiji or community... more ›

All are welcome to join the ashram residents for daily spiritual practices in the Main House puja room:

Morning Archana

Monday-Saturday: 5 AM
Sunday: 6 AM

  • 108 Names of Amma
  • 1000 Names of the Divine Mother, Sri Lalitha Sahasranam

 

Evening Bhajans

Sunday - Friday: 7 PM
If there is no Saturday program in the temple hall, bhajans are in the Main House at 7 PM.

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

Directions

The Main House is on the hill above the temple hall. When you arrive at MA Center,  turn right and cross over the small bridge. Use the call box on your left just before the outer gate to communicate that you need the gate opened to drive through. Then follow the road past the temple. The road continues on the right next to the temple gate, then curves left up the hill to the Main House. The puja room is just inside the front door to the house.

If you have any questions, please contact the Events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org

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