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    Invitation

    Invitation

    It is our pleasure to announce that Self-Realization Fellowship monastics will be visiting London, June 2–4, 2023, to meet with members and friends of Paramahansa Yogananda’s spiritual family. During the weekend there will be inspirational programs, meditation classes, and a Kriya Yoga initiation. See "Schedule" tab for detailed schedule of this program.

    We hope you will be able to join us for this time of divine fellowship — a wonderful opportunity to commune with God and Gurus, and to delve deeper into the understanding and practice of Paramahansaji’s teachings. While we recognize that some of you may not be able to attend the whole weekend, we encourage you to participate as much as you can in these special meetings.

    You are most welcome to bring family and friends to the inspirational programs. Please note that anyone wishing to attend classes on the meditation techniques will be asked to show a student or Kriyaban card for admittance. Newcomers interested in studying the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda may attend these classes by enrolling for the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, either before or during the weekend program.

    Further information and applications for the Lessons are available at our website or at the event itself.

    Important information for SRF Lessons students and Kriyabans wishing to attend the Kriya Yoga Ceremony:

    • If you are not yet a Kriyaban and wish to apply for Kriya, we encourage you to submit your Kriya application through the Member Portal no later than May 2, 2023. Alternatively, you may complete and mail to the Mother Center the personal report and pledge received with Lesson 17. However, depending on the postal service, it may take some weeks to reach us. Therefore, we ask that you mail the forms no later than April 15, 2023.
    • If you are a Kriyaban and have not attended a Kriya Yoga ceremony: please register by sending an email to Membership Services Kriya Registrar through KriyaRegistrar@yogananda-srf.org, or call +1 (818) 549 5151 no later than May 2, 2023.
    • If you have already attended a Kriya Yoga ceremony, you do not need to register for the initiation but will be asked to show your Kriyaban card in order to attend. If you need a replacement card please send an email to Membership Services Kriya Registrar through KriyaRegistrar@yogananda-srf.org, or call +1 (818) 549 5151 no later than May 2, 2023.

    It is through your generosity that we are able to bring events like this to truth-seeking souls around the world, and we deeply appreciate any contribution you are able to make—through your meditation group or during the monastics’ visit—to help us continue our efforts to spread Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings.

    We joyously anticipate meeting with you to share the inspiration of our Guru’s soul-revealing Kriya Yoga teachings. He told us: “Those who sincerely seek Him will surely find Him. Those who want to love the Lord and yearn to enter His kingdom, and who sincerely wish in their hearts to know Him, will find Him. You must have an ever-increasing desire for Him, day and night. He will acknowledge your love by fulfilling His promise to you throughout eternity, and you shall know joy and happiness unending.” May God and Guru bless you always, and guide you toward fulfillment of your soul’s highest aspirations.

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    Schedule

    Schedule: London 2023

    Friday, June 2

    • 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. ― Public Lecture with Guided Meditation
    • 8:30 – 9:00 p.m. ― Informal Gathering

    Saturday, June 3

    • 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. ― Energization Exercises and Meditation
    • 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. ― Technique Review Class I*
    • 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ― Technique Review Class II*
    • 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. ― Kriya Yoga Initiation**

    Sunday, June 4

    • 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. ― Kriya Yoga Review Class**
    • 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. ― Showing of the documentary film “Awake: The Life of Yogananda” for newcomers
    • 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. ― Meditation
    • 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ― Inspirational Service and Closing

    * Open to students of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons
    ** Open to Kriyabans only

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    Location & Contact Information

    Location & Contact Information

    Friday and Sunday events to be held at:

    Friends House
    173 - 177 Euston Road
    London NW1 2BJ

    Saturday events to be held at:

    The London Centre of Self-Realization Fellowship
    82A Chiltern Street
    London W1U 5AQ

    For further information, please email: monksvisit@srf-london.org.uk


    The events are geared toward adults, but children twelve years and older who are Self-Realization Fellowship students may attend if they wish. We are not able to accommodate younger children at the meetings.

    We ask that no audio or video recordings (cell phone cameras included) be made during the events, and that still photography be limited to outdoor areas. Thank you for your cooperation.

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