“To commune daily with God in deep meditation, and to carry His love and guidance with you into all your dutiful activities, is the way that leads to permanent peace and happiness.”
Paramahansa Yogananda
“To commune daily with God in deep meditation, and to carry His love and guidance with you into all your dutiful activities, is the way that leads to permanent peace and happiness.”
Paramahansa Yogananda
Welcome
to the Vancouver Meditation Group of Self-Realization Fellowship
Address: 173 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC (View Map)
Our group consists of members and friends of Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), a worldwide spiritual organization dedicated to meditation and the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.
Paramahansa Yogananda founded SRF in 1920, to make available the universal teachings of Kriya Yoga, a sacred spiritual science originating millenniums ago in India.
Paramahansa Yogananda
Paramahansa Yogananda, a beloved world teacher has come to be recognized as one of the greatest emissaries to the West of India’s ancient wisdom. His life and teachings continue to be a source of light and inspiration to people of all races, cultures and creeds.
Often referred to as the Father of Yoga in the West, Paramahansa Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi has touched the hearts and minds of millions around the globe.
Our Schedule
We hold weekly group meditation services following the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and Self-Realization Fellowship.
All are welcome and encouraged to come and enjoy the power of silent group meditation
Address: 173 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC (View Map)
Upcoming Events: All Are Invited
Commemorative 6-hour Meditation
Saturday July 18th 7:40am-2:00pm
We warmly invite you to join us as we tune into a live-streamed six-hour meditation led by an SRF Monastic in honor of Mahavatar Babaji on Saturday, July 18th at 7:40 AM.
The first half begins with group practice of the SRF Energization Exercises, followed by an opening prayer, inspirational readings, devotional chanting, and periods of silent meditation throughout the day. There will be a thirty-minute intermission starting at 11:00 AM.
If you’re unable to stay for the full six hours, we suggest joining us for the first half of the meditation. We completely understand that this might not always be possible, so please feel free to join us whenever you can! You’re welcome to enter the Chapel during the intermission or anytime there’s a chant.
Devotees who attend this service, may bring a fruit as a devotional offering with them, if they wish. We hope to see you there!
Special Commemorative Service
Saturday, July 25th
7:30pm-8:30pm
We will hold a special service in honor of Mahavatar Babaji on Saturday, July 25th at 7:30 PM.
It was on July 25, 1920, that the great avatar visited Paramahansa Yogananda in Kolkata to bless the young swami’s mission to America to spread Kriya Yoga worldwide.
Devotees who attend the service should bring a flower and a donation to be offered during the service.
All are welcome who understand the significance of the guru disciple relationship.
