We invite you all to special Services to commemorate the birth of our Paramguru Swami Sri Yukteswarji. On Saturday, May 9th, we will have a 6-hour Kirtan meditation from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with an intermission at 1 p.m. And on Sunday, May 10th, we will commemorate the birthday of Swami Sri Yukteswar with individual silent meditation from 7 – 7:45 p.m. and a Commemorative Service at 8 p.m. Devotees attending the Commemorative Service are asked to bring a flower as a symbol of devotion, and an offering in an envelope as a symbol of loyalty to this path.

All are invited to a Mother’s Day tea social next Sunday, May 10th, immediately following the Service.

We are happy to let you know that Bro. Padmananda and Br. Rahul will be with us to lead the Annual Spring Retreat from June 5th – 7th at the Seabeck Conference Center. The theme of this year’s retreat is “What can Meditation do for us?” Information about the weekend’s schedule is available on our website. Registration for the retreat is open and will run through May 31st.

On Thursday, June 4th, the day before the retreat, the monks will lead a meditation and satsanga at the Seattle Center. You are welcome to submit satsanga questions in the box in the foyer, or by emailing info@srfseattlecenter.org

Self-Realization Fellowship is pleased to announce this year’s online How-to-Live Summer program for children and teens, which will be held June 24th through the 28th. Registration is now open, and information is available on the flyers in our foyer or in the Sunday School area.

The title for today’s Service is: “Developing the Invincible Power of Initiative”

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We invite all members to stay back after the Service for a short meeting to discuss the projects regarding continued improvements to the Center. The Managing Council will share the results from the recent survey, and the next steps of this project.

Devotional garden signs featuring sacred quotes from Guruji and Autobiography of a Yogi have been placed in our meditation gardens. Inspired by the pathways of Lake Shrine, these signs offer moments of reflection and upliftment to all who pass by. Each quote was lovingly submitted by our members. May they bring peace, inspiration, and a renewed sense of connection on your spiritual journey.

We are happy to let you know that Bro. Padmananda and Br. Rahul will be with us to lead the Annual Spring Retreat from June 5th – 7th at the Seabeck Conference Center. The theme of this year’s retreat is “What can Meditation do for us?” Information about the weekend’s schedule is available on our website. Registration for the retreat is open, and will run through May 31st.

On Thursday, June 4th, the day before the retreat, the monks will lead a meditation and satsanga at the Seattle Center. You are welcome to submit satsanga questions in the box in the foyer, or by emailing info@srfseattlecenter.org

The title for today’s Video Service is: “Great Saints: God’s Messengers of Truth”, by Bro. Nikhilananda

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We will have a hospitality tea social immediately following the Service today. All are welcome.

Devotional garden signs featuring sacred quotes from Guruji and Autobiography of a Yogi have been placed in our meditation gardens. Inspired by the pathways of Lake Shrine, these signs offer moments of reflection and upliftment to all who pass by. Each quote was lovingly submitted by our members. May they bring peace, inspiration, and a renewed sense of connection on your spiritual journey.

We are happy to let you know that Bro. Padmananda and Br. Rahul will be with us to lead the Annual Spring Retreat from June 5th – 7th at the Seabeck Conference Center. The theme of this year’s retreat is “What can Meditation do for us?” Information about the weekend’s schedule is available on our website. Registration for the retreat is open, and will run through May 31st.

On Thursday, June 4th, the day before the retreat, the monks will lead a meditation and satsanga at the Seattle Center. You are welcome to submit satsanga questions in the box in the foyer, or by emailing info@srfseattlecenter.org

We thank all members who gave their inputs to the survey about continued improvements to the Center. The Managing Council will share the survey results, and the next steps of this project in a brief meeting next Sunday, April 26th, immediately after the Service. Please pickup a flyer from the Greeters or from the foyer to learn more.

The title for today’s Service is: “Life Energy: The Power that Heals”

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We are happy to let you know that Bro. Padmananda and Br. Rahul will be with us to lead the Annual Spring Retreat from June 5th – 7th at the Seabeck Conference Center. The theme of this year’s retreat is “What can Meditation do for us?” Information about the weekend’s schedule is available on our website. Registration for the retreat opens at 2 p.m. today and will run through May 31st.

On Thursday, June 4th, the day before the retreat, the monks will lead a meditation and satsanga at the Seattle Center. You are welcome to submit satsanga questions in the box in the foyer, or by emailing info@srfseattlecenter.org

We thank all members who gave their inputs to the survey about continued improvements to the Center. The Managing Council will share the survey results and the next steps of this project in a brief meeting on Sunday, April 26th, after the Service. Please pickup a flyer from the Greeters, or from the foyer to learn more.

The title for today’s Service is: “The Way to Lasting Peace and Happiness”

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Happy Easter!

Following the Reading Service today, we will have our Easter potluck. All are welcome to join in the fellowship. 

We are happy to share that, just in time for Easter, devotional garden signs featuring sacred quotes from Guruji and Autobiography of a Yogi will be placed throughout the gardens. Inspired by the pathways of Lake Shrine, these signs offer moments of reflection and upliftment to all who pass by. Each quote was lovingly submitted by our members. May they bring peace, inspiration, and a renewed sense of connection on your spiritual journey.

In an effort to create a calm, reverent atmosphere conducive to deep communion with God, we would like to remind everyone of the importance of maintaining silence in the chapel, as much as possible before and during our Meditation Services, including during the 10:45 a.m. break on Sundays, and by taking social conversations out to the Social Room or foyer. As a helpful reminder, we also have a flyer on meditation etiquette available at the Information Table in the Social Room.

We thank all members who gave their inputs to the survey about continued improvements to the Center. The Managing Council will share the survey results and the next steps of this project in a brief meeting on Sunday, April 26th, after the Service. Please pickup a flyer from the Greeters or from the foyer to learn more.

We are happy to let you know that Bro. Padmananda and Br. Rahul will be with us to lead the Annual Spring Retreat from June 5th – 7th at the Seabeck Conference Center. The theme of this year’s retreat is “What can Meditation do for us?” Information about the weekend’s schedule is now available on our website, and registration for the retreat opens next Sunday, April 12th. 

The title for today’s Service is: “The True Meaning of Resurrection”

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In an effort to create a calm, reverent atmosphere conducive to deep communion with God, we would like to remind everyone of the importance of maintaining silence in the chapel, as much as possible before and during our Meditation Services, including during the 10:45 a.m. break on Sundays, and by taking social conversations out to the Social Room or foyer. As a helpful reminder, we also have a flyer on meditation etiquette available at the Information Table in the Social Room.

The Managing Council recently sent out a survey to members outlining major physical improvements to our Center to accommodate the continued growth of our spiritual family for present and future generations. These proposed improvements reflect our sincere desire that every aspect of the Center convey an atmosphere of reverence and sacredness, in keeping with the standards of SRF temples, thereby supporting the Center’s role as a spiritual sanctuary, where all are welcome. We thank you for your inputs via the survey before March 31st, 2026.

We invite you to special meditations for the blessed season of Easter. On Good Friday, April 3rd, we will have a 3-hour Kirtan meditation from 7 until 10 p.m. And on Saturday, April 4th, we will have a 6-hour pre-Easter Kirtan Meditation from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. with an intermission at 1 p.m.

On Easter Sunday, a special Sunrise Service led by SRF President Bro. Chidananda at the Mother Center, will be streamed online at 7 a.m. On account of this, the Easter Sunrise Service normally held at our Center will be canceled, so all can tune in from home to watch the special broadcast. We will have our regular Sunday meditation and Reading Service that day.

Following the Sunday Service on Apr. 5th, we will have our Easter potluck. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. The Social Committee is looking for a few volunteers to help with the potluck. If you are interested in serving, please see Puja Gupta or Christine Brassell after the Service.

The title for today’s Service is: “The Deeper Teachings of Jesus Christ”

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The Managing Council recently sent out a survey to members outlining major physical improvements to our Center to accommodate the continued growth of our spiritual family for present and future generations. These proposed improvements reflect our sincere desire that every aspect of the Center convey an atmosphere of reverence and sacredness, in keeping with the standards of SRF temples, thereby supporting the Center’s role as a spiritual sanctuary, where all are welcome. We thank you for your inputs via the survey before March 31st, 2026.

We invite you to special meditations for the blessed season of Easter. On Good Friday, April 3rd, we will have a 3-hour Kirtan meditation from 7 until 10 p.m. And on Saturday, April 4th, we will have a 6-hour pre-Easter Kirtan Meditation from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. with an intermission at 1 p.m.

On Easter Sunday, a special Sunrise Service led by SRF President Bro. Chidananda will be streamed online at 7 a.m. On account of this, the Easter Sunrise Service at our Center will be canceled, so all can tune in from home to watch the special broadcast. We will have our regular Sunday meditation and Reading Service that day.

Following the Sunday Service on Apr. 5th, we will have our Easter potluck. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. The Social Committee is looking for a few volunteers to help with the potluck. If you are interested in serving, please see Puja Gupta or Christine Brassell after the Service.

The title for today’s video Service is: “Developing Dynamic Will Power” by Bro. Govindananda.

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We are happy to announce that the Seattle Center of SRF now has a presence on both Instagram and Facebook under the name, srfseattlecenter. We invite you to follow our account and engage with our posts by liking, sharing and helping spread the word. Your participation will support the outreach of Gurudeva’s uplifting message, and help it reach sincere truth seekers throughout the Greater Seattle area.

The Managing Council recently sent out a survey to members outlining major physical improvements to our Center to accommodate the continued growth of our spiritual family for present and future generations. These proposed improvements reflect our sincere desire that every aspect of the Center convey an atmosphere of reverence and sacredness, in keeping with the standards of SRF temples, thereby supporting the Center’s role as a spiritual sanctuary, where all are welcome. We thank you for your inputs via the survey before March 31st, 2026.

We are happy to let you know that Bro. Padmananda and Br. Rahul will be with us to lead the Annual Spring Retreat from June 5th – 7th at the Seabeck Conference Center. The theme of this year’s retreat is “What can Meditation do for us?” More information about registration and the weekend’s schedule will be forthcoming in early April.

The title for today’s Service is: “Why Waste Time? God is the Joy you Seek”.

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We will have a Spanish Reading Service today from 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. All are welcome.

We invite you all to a special Service tomorrow March 9th to commemorate the mahasamadhi of our Paramguru Swami Sri Yukteswar. The Service will begin at 8 p.m. and will be preceded by individual silent meditation from 7 until 7:45 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a flower as a symbol of their devotion to the SRF line of Gurus, and a monetary offering in an envelope as a symbol of their loyalty to this path.

And on Saturday, March 14th, we will commemorate the Mahasamadhis of our Guru and Paramguru with a 6-hour Kirtan meditation from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Managing Council recently sent out a survey to members outlining major physical improvements to our Center to accommodate the continued growth of our spiritual family for present and future generations. These proposed improvements reflect our sincere desire that every aspect of the Center convey an atmosphere of reverence and sacredness, in keeping with the standards of SRF temples, thereby supporting the Center’s role as a spiritual sanctuary, where all are welcome. We thank you for your inputs via the survey before March 31st, 2026.

We are happy to let you know that Bro. Padmananda and Br. Rahul will be with us to lead the Annual Spring Retreat from June 5th – 7th at the Seabeck Conference Center. The theme of this year’s retreat is “What can Meditation do for us?” More information about registration and the weekend’s schedule will be forthcoming in early April.

The title for today’s Service is: “The Speaking Voice of Silent God”.

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We are happy to announce that the Seattle Center of SRF now has a presence on Instagram (handle – @srfseattlecenter). We invite you to follow our account and engage with our posts by liking, sharing and helping spread the word. Your participation will support the outreach of Gurudeva’s uplifting message, and help it reach sincere truth seekers throughout the Greater Seattle area.

We invite you all to special Services commemorating the mahasamadhis of Gurudeva Paramahansa Yogananda and Swami Sri Yukteswar. On Saturday, March 7th, we will have a Commemorative Service for Paramahansa Yogananda’s mahasamadhi, and on Monday March 9th, we will have a Commemorative Service for Swami Sri Yukteswar’s mahasamadhi. Both Services will begin at 8 p.m. and will be preceded by individual silent meditation from 7 until 7:45 p.m. Those attending the Services are asked to bring a flower as a symbol of their devotion to the SRF line of Gurus, and a monetary offering in an envelope as a symbol of their loyalty to this path.

And on Saturday, March 14th, we will commemorate the Mahasamadhis of our Guru and Paramguru with a 6-hour Kirtan meditation from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Next Sunday, March 8th, we will have a Spanish Reading Service from 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. All are welcome.

The title for today’s Service is: “Harnessing the Power of Mind”.

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