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Centers in United States - Western
Region
Click on the links below to find information
on the satsang centers or groups in the Western states of California,
Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The
main center in this region is located in San Ramon, California
Satsang meetings include chanting, meditation
& devotional singing, reading or discussion of Amma's teachings
followed by a vegetarian meal or prasad.
Mata Amritanandamayi Center
Bay Area, California
Br. Dayamrita Chaitanya, President
Physical Address:
10200 Crow Canyon Road
Castro Valley, CA 94552 USA
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 613,
San Ramon, CA 94583-0613
Tel: 510.537.9417
Fax: 510.889.8585
Email: macenter@ammachi.org
Website:bayarea.amma.org
The M. A. Center named after Mata Amritanandamayi who is lovingly
called Amma, is run entirely by volunteers and inspired by Amma's
holistic vision of unity and selflessness. The ashram strives
to put Amma's teachings into action. Since its inception in February
of 1989, the center has provided a welcoming community for spiritual
seekers to enjoy a contemplative and nurturing atmosphere amid
the beauty of its natural surroundings through retreats, volunteer
activities, classes, chanting, devotional singing, and meditation.
The M. A. Center embraces a diverse community that spans different
cultural and religious backgrounds and ages. We share in common
an appreciation of the great spiritual truths that transcend religious
affiliations, such as compassion, devotion, love and service.
Sustainable practices like organic gardening, recycling, waste
reduction, and more, are encouraged to increase awareness and
reverence for nature as inspired by Amma's teachings and to help
fulfill our responsibility as stewards for the well-being of the
earth. We warmly welcome your presence at M. A. Center and invite
you to participate in ongoing activities.
M. A. Center - Year Round Activities:
- Saturday Programs: Come for a full day or just part
of it.
- Click here for our Regular Event Schedule.
- For more information on the Saturday programs or on our
daily programs Please write to events@ammachi.org
- Guest accommodations are available. As accommodations
are limited, please call to check on availability and make
a reservation: 510.537.9417, ask for Triptta.
- Retreats: Besides the June and
November retreats with Amma, the Center offers Labor Day, Spring
Renewal, New Year's, and Children retreats with the swamis.
The activities include classes, yoga, meditation, chanting,
bhajans, even a picnic on the beach for the children.
- Special Celebrations: Amma embraces all faiths; therefore
we honor the holidays and festivals that reflect the diversity
of our community. We celebrate Christmas, Passover, Easter,
Shivaratri, Navaratri, Amma's Birthday, Krishna's Birthday,
and more. Click here for event listings.
- Children's Programs: The M.A. Center offers a variety
of programs for children. Nature-related talks and workshops
are held for all ages in areas such as water conservation and
organic gardening. These activities enhance the children‚s appreciation
for the earth and its resources. The Bala Kendra program is
a regular spiritual education program held for children ages
4 to 12, twice a month plus also special field trips, festival
celebrations, and game days. The Bala Kendra program tries to
give children an understanding of spiritual principles and shows
them how to bring these teachings into their daily lives. The
M.A. Center also hosts annual retreats for children and teens.
During Amma‚s tours, children are offered many different opportunities
for learning and entertainment.
- Amrita Karma Yoga Program: Have you ever wondered what
it would be like to live at a spiritual center. Through the
Amrita Karma Yoga Program, this opportunity is now available
to you. Participants in this program stay at the M.A. Center
in San Ramon, performing selfless service projects for our beloved
Amma. Karma Yogis participate in the Ashram's daily spiritual
routine and classes, and have the opportunity for guidance from
Dayamrita Chaitanya, the spiritual director of M. A. Center.
If you are interested, or to learn more, please contact karmayoga@ammachi.org
or call 510.566.4631.. Details can also be found at www.amma.org/karmayoga.
Oakland / Berkeley (East Bay, California)
Contact: Adarsha Whitney
Tel: 510.526.6088
Email Contact: Amalia Darling: amaliadarling@hotmail.com
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang: Please call for time and location.
- Oakland
Mother's Kitchen Project
Fairfax/San Anselmo, California
Contact: Pranava Levine
Tel: 415.482.8689
Email: pranavals@earthlink.net
Fremont, California
Contact: Jayashree Naresh
Tel: 510.445.0403 , 510-885-1135
Email: ammasrema@gmail.com
or
tnaresh@yahoo.com
Grass Valley, California
contact: Punita
Tel: 530-271-5730
Email: kigermanagement@sbcglobal.net
MiddleTown (Lake County), California
Contact: Arpita (707.928.0438) or Ganga (707.987.2776)
Email: snowwitch3000@yahoo.com
or lindama8@mac.com
Monterey Bay (Monterey, Santa Cruz
and Carmel), California
In Carmel:
Contact: Sandhya
Tel: 831.624.6715
Email:
lauriepurpuri@yahoo.com
In Santa Cruz:
Contact: Vileena
Tel:
831.818.1963,
Email:
ammashands@yahoo.com
Or
Contact: Achintya
Tel: 831.684.1012
Email: kolar@redshift.com
Satsang Activities:
- Every Thursday night at 7 pm. The location varies. So please, email us for any questions.
Mount Shasta.
Contact: Maheshan (Carl Marsak)
Tel: 530.926.5750
Email: marsak@sbcglobal.net
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang: One satsang per month, usually the first Saturday
Nevada City, California
Contact: Babsi & Trip Clark
13000 Gray Lane,
Nevada City CA 95959
Tel: 530.292.0239
Email: babsi@cwnet.com
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang: Every Monday night at 7 pm.
Nevada City, California
Contact: Mark & Elyse Warner
108 Gold Nugget Court,
Nevada City CA 95959
Tel: 530.265.6205
Email: mpwarnercpa@gmail.com
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang: Second Sunday of every month
beginning at 3 PM, followed by a potluck for any who wish to
stay.
Redway, California
Contact: John Boyd
P.O. Box 1387
Redway, CA 95560
Tel: 707.923.2264
Email: bandj@asis.com
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang: Every Tuesday evening at 7:30
PM. Please call for location.
Sacramento, California
Contact: Cynthia (916.967.2411)
or
Rugmini (916.797.1751)
Email: c.caroff@hotmail.com or rshah@surewest.net
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang: We meet at 3pm on the third sunday of each month in at 7330 FairOaks Blvd,Suite 6, in Carmichael, CA. Potluck dinner for those who wish to stay afterwards. Members participate in local sevas and we also have IAM classes full day beginner class , short version for executives,as well as refresher course.
San Francisco / Marin County, California
Contact: Guramrit
Tel: 415.461.9320
Email:guramrit@comcast.net
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang: In San Francisco, every Monday
at the First Unitarian Church from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 1187
Franklin St. In Marin, every last Sunday of the month at 2:00
PM. Call for address and to confirm dates.
- San
Francisco Mother's Kitchen Project
Sonoma County, California
Contact: Corinne and Steven Martin
Tel: 707.586.1359
Email : Kalika at Kalikat@sonic.net
Location : 6470 Amberwood St, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Satsang:
Every 2nd Monday of the month from 7- 9:30 (Archana, reading and bhajans).
San Ramon / Pleasanton / Castro
Valley (California)
Contact: Rajam Namboodri or Seetha Ramesh
Tel: 925.803.5942 (Rajam) or 925.551.8638 (Seetha)
Email: Rajam or Seetha
Satsang Activities:
- Satsangs: Every Friday at a devotee house.
Please call for venue and timings.
Santa Clara / Sunnyvale / Cupertino/
Palo Alto / Milpitas (South Bay, California)
Contact: Bhaskar Babu
Tel: 408.573.7960
Email: bhaskar_babu@yahoo.com
Satsang Activities:
- Satsangs: Every month at a devotee's
house. We meet on the occasion of Amma's Birthstar Puja (Kartika)
only. Please call for location and time.
- San
Jose Mother Kitchen Project
Information Hotline: Updated Weekly 310.226.6979
Email: LA Satsang
Website: http://www.amma.org/la
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang: Held on Saturdays - Rotating
Schedule at Devotees Homes. Please click
here for details.
- Community Satsangs: Please email: LA Satsang for location and schedule.
- Community Service Projects: More information
available here.
- Inland Empire, California
Contact: Jayasree Sarala
Email: iesatsang@yahoo.com
Contact: 909. 266.1619
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang: Every second Saturday of the
month we meet at a devotee's house 6:30 PM. Please call or
email to be added to our contact list.
Contact: Mrs Chitra Lakshmanan
Tel:: 530.756.0416
1022 Ohlone St, Davis CA 95616
Email: lchithra@hotmail.com
- Orange County, California
Contact: Jenny -(714) 963 1200 - home
(714) 334 7447 - cell
Email: ocsatsang@yahoo.com
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang: Please join us every Sunday from 5:45 pm to 8:00pm. Rotating Schedule at Devotees Homes.
Contact Tel: 805.421.6320
Email: ammachisojaisatsang@gmail.com
Satsang Activities:
- Amma's Ojai Satsang meets every Sunday at 5:30 pm for a moment of chanting, meditation, prayers for world peace, contemplation on Amma's teachings and bhajans (devotional songs). The satsang is preceded by archana (Sri Lalita Sahasranama) at 4:30 pm. We gather for a vegetarian potluck after the satsang. Everyone of all ages is welcome for both archana and satsang.
- We also meet for Organizational Meeting once a month and for bhajan practice occasionally. Please call 805.421.6320 or write to AmmachisOjaiSatsang@gmail.com with your questions or if you're arriving with children.
Contact 1: Anavadya
Ph: 808.280.9033
Email:Amara at amaraalban@gmail.com or
Contact 2: Amritakripa
Ph:
760.366.3590
Email: amritakripa108@gmail.com
Satsang Activities:
- Generally meets every third Sunday at 6:30 and we enjoy a vegetarian pot-luck afterwards. Location changes. Please call or email for directions.
Information Hotline: 760. 494.4610
Contact: Eric or Rami Nelson
Email: enelson200@aol.com or sdammasatsang@yahoo.com
Website: http://amma.hindunet.org/sandiego/
Contact: 760.745.0219
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang: Every Sunday 6.00pm-8.00pm.
- For more information about our current satsang location,
our special events and volunteer opportunities, visit our
website, email or call our hotline.
- Mother's
Kitchen Project
- Santa Barbara, California
Contact: Sumati Broberg
545 Conejo Road
Santa Barbara, CA - 93103
Email: slbroberg@cox.net
Contact: 805.962.6871
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang: Every other Saturday at a
devotee's house 5:30 pm. Please call or email to be added
to our contact list.
- Mother's
Kitchen Project
Arvada, Colorado
Contact: Susi
Phone: Tel: (303) 463-9607 or (303) 915-7814
Email: saussi77@comcast.net
Bailey, Colorado
Contact: Peter and Holly Yellen
125 Wagon Tongue Road
Bailey, CO 80421
Phone: 303.838.2381
Email: hyellen@earthlink.net
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang:We meet every last Sunday of each month from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Our satsang also includes chanting the Peace
mantra "Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu." The satsang is
accessible for physically challenged people.
Boulder, Colorado
Contact: Prema and Jothiram Vivekanandan
7277 Augusta Drive
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: 303.530.9135
Email: vivek@ucar.edu
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang:Satsang is held on the first
Friday of every month at 6:30pm.
- Boulder
Mother's Kitchen
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Contact:Arun Hejmadi and Patricia Lyall
1337 Lindenrose Grove
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Phone: 719.635.5734
Email: arun.hejmadi@comcast.net
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang meets first and third Fridays at 7 pm
Denver, Colorado
Contact: Manmohan and Jassy Singh
5041 S. Malaya Way
Centennial, CO 80015
Tel: 303.627.1452
Email: jassyksingh@hotmail.com
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang: Every second Saturday at
5:00 PM. The time varies so please call before hand.
- Sri Lalitha Sahasranama is chanted on Sunday mornings
at 8:30 am.
Salida River Valley, Colorada
Contact: Vidya or Eryn
Tel: 719-942-4424
Email: lightfoot108@earthlink.net
Satsang Activities:
Satsang will be held the last sunday of every month at 10:00AM. Consisting of bhajans, chanting, a spiritual discourse, meditation and prayer, the Satsang will conclude around noon followed by a vegetarian potluck. Located 13 miles east of Salida in Howard, we hope to serve all devotees in the South Central Mountain Region of Colorado.
- Hawaii
Maui, Hawaii
Contact: Ray Baskerville
Email: ray@lifedivine.net
Tel: (808)579-6453
Satsang Activities:
- Satsangs: Once a month.
- Fundraising Coordinator: Theresa Marks 808- 874-1149
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Big Island, Hawaii
Tel: 808.982.7683
Email: ammachisatsang@yahoo.com
- Oregon
Ashland, Oregon
Contact: Mahendra & Michelle
Tel: 541.855.2506
Email: ammaashland@yahoo.com
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang: We meet on the fourth Saturday of each month (sometimes more often). Satsang is usually held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and includes; chanting the 108 names of Amma, bhajans, arati, prayers and meditation. Please call or email for location or information.
Corvallis, Oregon
Contact: Angela and Eric
Tel: 541-753-0549
Email: ewade108@gmail.com
Satsang Activities:
Satsang: We are a small group that meets every Sunday except the second Sunday of the month. Satsang begins at 4:00 p.m. with 108 names of Amma, bhajans, a short reading, meditation, and arati, followed by a vegetarian potluck. All are welcome. We are a very baby friendly satsang. Please call or email for location.
Eugene, Oregon
Contact: Sherry Giglia
Email: sgiglia@gmail.com
Tel: 541.513-9155
Satsang Activities:
- Amma's Eugene satsang meets twice a month, usually on Friday or Sunday evenings. Our members take turns hosting and coordinating our gatherings, which include readings from Amma's teachings, chanting of the 108 names, singing bhajans, arati, meditation and prayers. Afterward, we enjoy each other's company over a light potluck meal, sharing stories of how Amma's grace has touched our lives. Please contact Sherry Giglia at (541) 513-9155 or at sgiglia@gmail.com for satsang times and details.
For information about seva activities in Eugene, please contact Vern Arne at (541) 485-6854, or at vern@laurel.org.
- Eugene
Mother's Kitchen Project
Portland, Oregon
Contact: Amar Wilson
Tel: 503.956.6634
Email: portlandsatsang@yahoo.com
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang:
Please join portlandsatsang@yahoogroups.com to stay informed about upcoming
satsang activities.
Satsangs are held on the 1st Sunday at 4:30 pm and 3rd Friday at 7:30 p.m.
IAM Practice Sessions are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month at 7:30 p.m.
The IAM Course is taught every other month beginning in January of each year.
Please save your good, unwanted items for our spring and fall garage sales
which benefit Amma's charities.
- Mother's Kitchen frequently serves dinner at Blanchet House. Please contact Clare Simons at claresimons1@gmail.com
Wallowa County, Oregon
Contact: Jyoti
Tel: 541.377.7770 or Amba (541.426.3066)
Email: jyoti@uci.net
Satsang Activities:
- Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Contact: Mimi Levine
Tel: 801.484.4919, 801-618-6173
Email: levinemimi@yahoo.com
Satsang Activities:
- The Satsang is held on Saturday afternoon at 5:00. Archana is offered at 4:00 and all are welcome to join. We begin the Satsang with the Lokah prayer for world peace and follow with a brief meditation. Next we chant The Guru Stotram. Afterwards, we watch Jump TV to see Amma, a bhajan and Swamiji on Amrita TV . We then chant the 108 Names in Sanskrit, have a reading or discussion of Amma’s teachings, followed by bhajans. Closing prayers are then chanted and Arati concludes. Afterwards, everyone shares in a vegetarian meal, brought and lovingly prepared by the group- Always at Amma's Lotus Feet.
Contact Mimi Levine: 801-484-4919, 801-618-6173
- Best way to reach (due to travel) levinemimi@yahoo.com
- Salt
Lake City Mother's Kitchen
Moab, Utah
Contact: Patrice Mott (Nigama)
Tel: 435.259.1540
Email: ammaspatrice@yahoo.com
Satsang Activities:
- Washington
Bellevue/Issaquah, Washington
Contact: Jyotsna Lamb or Nigama Cadigan
6641 128th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
Tel: 425.641.8924 (Jyotsna) or 425.378.7898 (Nigama)
Email: jyotsna2@yahoo.com or helencadigan@yahoo.com
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang: We meet first and third Saturday nights of each month. Satsang is from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Social hour follows.
Bellingham, Washington
Contact: Divya Meadow
P.O. Box 29231
Bellingham, WA - 98228
Email: hmeadow@comcast.net
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang:
We meet on local devotees request, at a time and place of their choosing. Please email for more information.
When we meet we include the 108 Names of Mother Divine, a brief meditation, devotional singing (bhajans), spiritual discussion, and conclude with Arati. We often share Prasad and meet socially afterward.
Olympia, Washington
Contact: Ajayya Godsey
4606 7th Ave Ne
Lacey, WA 98516
Tel: 360.412.1056
Email: stone-circle-arts@comcast.net
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang: Please join us for meditation, Sanskrit chanting and devotional music. Satsang meets on the first Sunday of each month. Call to confirm the time and location.
Olympic Peninsula, Washington (Forks, Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend)
Contact: Sri Lalitha (Shelley) Dunham
Phone:
360-732-4494
Email: sdunham111@earthlink.net
Seattle, Washington
Contact: Jagati Olson
Seattle Holistic Center
7700 Aurora Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98013
Tel: 206-726-9162
Email: sssc108@yahoogroups.com
Website:http://seattlesatsang.amma.org/
To join our mailing list please email: amma-seattle-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Satsang Activities:
- We gather each Sunday to share spiritual practices. Our weekly satsang consists of opening prayers, chanting Archana (1000 Names of the Divine Mother), a short meditation, reading from Amma's teachings, chanting the 108 Names of Amma, Bhajans & Aarti. After satsang we share refreshments, conversation, and announcements of satsang-related activities. On the last Sunday of each month, satsang members serve a potluck dinner at the end of the evening. We also perform seva (selfless service) through group work parties and projects throughout the year.
Sunday Satsang:
- 3:00 p.m. Archana and meditation
- 4:00 p.m. Reading from Amma's Teachings, 108 Names of Amma, Bhajans, Arati
- 6:00 p.m. Refreshments and community time / potluck
All are invited to join us for these enriching activities
Kid's satsang:
Contact : Ravi Susarla
Tel: (425) 753-1405
Email: r_susarla@yahoo.com
Contact : Michelle Sharif
Tel: (425) 432-9444
Email: naturecure@email.com
Amma's Seattle Kids' Satsang, which is a part of the Seattle Satsang, takes place occasionally during the early part of the adult satsang on Sunday evenings. Parents and supportive adult devotees share various sevas such as planning, setting up, teaching and cleaning to operate this program.
- Amma Plastic Project-Seattle: We are participating in a project which started in 2007 in the Amritapuri ashram, making craft items from waste plastic (shopping bags, snack bags, frozen food bags, etc.) Most items are either crocheted or woven. We love welcoming new volunteers.
We love welcoming new volunteers. If you are interested in participating in any of our projects, contact Karuna at (206) 722-0878 or karunap@oz.net.
- Seattle
Mother's Kitchen
Tacoma, Washington
Contact: Mike & Satyavati
5618 69th Ave Court W
University Place WA 98467
Tel: 253.566.3648
Email: ammabob@yahoo.com
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang: We hold satsang the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 4 – 7 p.m. followed by potluck dinner. We meet in a devotee's home and our schedule includes 1000 Names, 108 names, Bhajans, and Arati.
Vashon, Washington
Contact : Sri Lalita Withers
Tel: 206-463-6347
Email: cwithers@centurytel.net
Satsang Activities:
- We lovingly welcome individuals and families who share the
connections of Amma and Vashon Island. Together we meet to deepen our
spiritual practice, our connnection to each and offer seva in our love
and devotion to Amma. Please call for current meeting schedule. We
are presently meeting the 3rd Sunday of the month at a private home on
Vashon/Maury Island.
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Cheyenne, Wyoming
Contact: Anadi Baker
1431 Kate Cameron Dr.
Cheyenne, WY 82009
Tel: 307. 433.9799
Email:Dolores@brushcreek.us
Satsang Activities:
- Satsang: We generally meet the second Sunday of the month at 6 p.m.
Please call to confirm and for location and directions. Satsang includes readings or videos of Amma, archana,
chanting of the peace prayer, bhajans, arati and meditation
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