Yajna Bhava - A Weekend Retreat with Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya
YAJNA BHAVA – Spirit of Sacred Offering
A Memorial Day weekend retreat with Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya at MA Center Chicago
Saturday, May 25 – Monday, May 27, 2019
The concept of sacred offering is one familiar to all spiritual traditions, and it holds an especially important place in both Amma's teachings as well as India's scriptures, where it is called yajna bhava. During this weekend retreat, we will be diving into the deeper aspects of this notion, as well as learning how to incorporate this spirit of sacred offering in our daily lives. For planning purposes, pre-registration is kindly requested. Onsite registration will be available for last-minute participants.
Important: Bring warm work clothes suitable for farm work outdoors – durable work gloves are a must!
- Adults (over 25) $60 for the retreat and 2 nights' dorm style onsite accommodation; $40 without accommodation (includes meals and refreshments)
- Youths (18-24) $30 for the retreat and 2 nights' dorm style onsite accommodation; $20 without accommodation (includes meals and refreshments)
- Children (8 - 17) $15 for the retreat and 2 nights' dorm style onsite accommodation; $10 without accommodation (includes meals and refreshments). Children under 8 attend for free.
- Family Packages (2 adults and 2 youth) $155 for the retreat and 2 nights' dorm style onsite accommodation; $125 for 2 adults and 1 youth (includes meals and refreshments)
Mode of Payment: PayPal or personal check made out to: MA Center Chicago, with ‘Yajna Bhava’ noted. Click here to pay for Yajna Bhava Retreat. Please forward PayPal receipt to chicago@macenters.org. If paying by check, mail to: MA Center Chicago, 4W501 Keslinger Rd, Elburn, IL 60119, Attn: MACC Yajna Bhava.
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Retreat Schedule:
Saturday
9:30-10:00 - Registration
10:00-10.30 – Introductory talk by Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya on the divine nature of seva
10:30-12:30 - SEVA
12:30-1:15 – Lunch
1:15-1:30 - Short talk by Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya
1:30-4:00 - SEVA
4:00-4:30 – Tea/Snacks
4:30-5:00 - Break
5:00-6:00 - Archana
6:00-6:45 - Satsang talk on the Spirit of Sacred Offering by Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya
6:45-7:45 – Bhajans
7:45-8:15 – Arati, Meditation, Prasadam
8:15-9:15 - Dinner
9:15-9:30 - Debrief for the day/preparatory remarks for Sunday
Sunday
6:00-7:00 – Archana
7:00-7:15 – Ayi Giri Nandini
7:15-7:45 - Tea
7:45-8:30 - IAM (meditation session)
8:30-9:15 – Breakfast
9:15-9:45 – Short talk by Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya
9:45-12:30 - SEVA
12:30-1:15 – Lunch
1:15-1:30 - Short talk by Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya
1:30-4:00 - SEVA
4:00-4:30 – Tea/Snacks
4:30-5:00 - Break
5:00-7:00 - Seva
7:00-8:30 – Gita Class, Q&A
8:30-8:45 – Arati, Meditation, Prasadam
8:45-9:30 - Dinner
Monday
6:00-7:00 – Archana
7:00-7:15 – Ayi Giri Nandini
7:15-7:45 - Tea
7:45-8:30 - IAM (meditation session)
8:30-9:15 – Breakfast
9:15-9:45 – Short talk by Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya
9:45-12:30 - SEVA
12:30-1:30 – Lunch
1:30-2:00 – Closing talk by Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya
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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
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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.
EVENING BHAJANS
Daily* at 6:30 pm (in-person only)
- Guru Stotram Chanting
- Bhajans (devotional singing)
- Closing prayers and Arati