Calendar of Events
Commemorative Services Self-Realization Fellowship temples and centers throughout the world observe the following occasions each year with a special commemorative ceremony.
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| Birthday of Paramahansa Yogananda (1893) |
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Jan. 5 |
| Paramahansa Yogananda Commemorative Meditation |
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Jan. 7 |
| Mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda (1952) |
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Mar. 7 |
| Mahasamadhi of Sri Yukteswar (1936) |
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Mar. 9 |
| Good Friday |
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Apr. 14 |
| Easter Sunday |
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Apr. 16 |
| Birthday of Sri Yukteswar (1855) |
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May 10 |
| Mahavatar Babaji Commemoration Day |
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Jul. 25 |
| Janmashtami (birth of Bhagavan Krishna) |
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Aug. 14 |
| Mahasamadhi of Lahiri Mahasaya (1895) |
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Sep. 26 |
| Birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya (1828) |
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Sep. 30 |
| All-Day Christmas Meditation |
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Dec. 16 |
Convocation— August 6 – 12, 2017
Self-Realization Fellowship members from around the globe will be coming to Los Angeles August 6 – 12 for our 2017 Convocation. Learn more and register.
Kriya Yoga Initiations
Kriya Yoga initiations are scheduled for the following locations and dates in 2017. Self-Realization Fellowship students in each area will be sent full details in advance.
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Feb. 25 |
| Palermo, Italy |
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Mar. 11 |
| Denver, CO |
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Apr. 22 |
| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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May 6 |
| Cordoba, Argentina |
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May 13 |
| Mother Center |
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May 20 |
| San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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May 20 |
| Convocation |
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Aug. 11 |
| Barcelona, Spain |
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Sept. 23 |
| Bad Pyrmont, Germany |
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Oct. 2 |
| Tokyo, Japan |
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Oct. 8 |
| Berkeley, CA |
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Oct. 21 |
| New York City |
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Oct. 21 |
| São Paulo, Brazil |
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Oct. 28 |
| Bogota, Colombia |
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Nov. 4 |
| Mother Center |
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Nov. 11 |
Students of the Self-Realization Fellowship teachings become eligible to apply for Kriya Yoga after completing Step II of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons. Those who wish to receive Kriya are welcome to send their personal report (included in Lesson 52/1) to the Mother Center.
Monastic Tours & Regional How-to-Live Retreat Programs This year, Self-Realization Fellowship monastics will be conducting
public lectures, member programs, and weekend How-to-Live retreat programs in the following cities in 2017:
| Palermo, Italy (public lecture with Kriya) |
Mar. 9–12 |
| Munich, Germany (introductory talk with guided meditation) |
Mar. 16 |
| Front Royal, VA (general retreat) |
Apr. 14–16 |
| Denver, CO (public lecture with Kriya) |
Apr. 21–23 |
| Albuquerque, NM (introductory talk with guided meditation) |
Apr. 26 |
| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (public lecture with Kriya) |
May 5-7 |
| Cordoba, Argentina (public lecture with Kriya) |
May 12-14 |
| San Juan, Puerto Rico (public lecture with Kriya) |
May 19–21 |
| Ft. Lauderdale, FL (introductory talk with guided meditation) |
May 24 |
| New York City (regional retreat) |
May 19–21 |
| Seattle, WA (regional retreat) |
Jun. 9–11 |
| Itamonte Retreat, Brazil (regional retreat) |
Sep. 15–17 |
| Armacao Retreat, Brazil (regional retreat) |
Sept. 22–24 |
| Front Royal, VA (general retreat) |
Sep. 15–17 |
| Barcelona, Spain (public lecture with Kriya) |
Sept. 22–24 |
| Madrid, Spain (introductory talk with guided meditation) |
Sept. 27 |
| Bad Pyrmont, Germany (member program with Kriya) |
Sept. 30–Oct. 3 |
| Tokyo, Japan (public lecture with Kriya) |
Oct. 7–9 |
| Honolulu, HI (regional retreat) |
Oct. 13-15 |
| South Bend, IN (regional retreat) |
Oct. 13–15 |
| New York City (public lecture with Kriya) |
Oct. 20–22 |
| São Paulo, Brazil (public lecture with Kriya) |
Oct. 27-29 |
| Bogota, Colombia (public lecture with Kriya) |
Nov. 3-5 |
How-to-Live Retreats
Our Self-Realization Fellowship Retreats and How-to-Live Retreat programs offer members and friends an ideal opportunity to devote a period of time to spiritually renewing their lives and deepening their awareness of the Divine. These programs are held at Self-Realization Fellowship Retreat locations: Encinitas, Lake Shrine, Greenfield, and Bermersbach. See conducted retreat schedule.
Hidden Valley Programs
At the Hidden Valley Ashram Center, men who are students of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons will find an environment conducive to God-centered living in the tranquil beauty of the ashram and surrounding hills. Learn more and see schedule.
Sunday Services
The regular program of services and other activities at Self-Realization Fellowship temples is outlined in our Schedule of Services. These include inspirational and lecture services, meditations, Sunday school classes for children, and special prayer and healing services. See dates and lecture topics.
Programs for Youth
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| Boys Teen Retreat |
Nov. 19 |
Encinitas, California |
| 2017 |
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| Boys Teen Retreat |
April 8 |
Pacific Palisades, California |
| Summer Day Program - Girls |
June 26 - 30 |
Encinitas, California |
| Summer Day Program - Boys |
July 3 - 7 |
Encinitas, California |
| Girls Teen Retreat |
Nov. 18 |
Encinitas, California |
For program and registration information, please see the following pages:
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