Announcements for November 10, 2024

Note of Gratitude

Thank you to all the volunteers who met for Day of Service yesterday to organize, clean and perform maintenance tasks at the Center. As Guruji said, “When in service you forget the little self, you will feel the big Self of Spirit.”

Pre-Christmas 4-hour kirtan meditation

We have 3 Pre-Christmas 4 hour kirtan meditations held on Saturdays coming up shortly as we look forward to Christmas. These kirtan meditations will be held on November 23, November 30 and December 7. 

Reading Service

The Reading Service for today is: The Scientific Art of Living.

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Announcements for November 3, 2024

November 3, 2024 – Diwali Potluck Social

You are all invited to join in the potluck social following the Service today, to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and the inner awakening of Divine Light. Thank you all for bringing such wonderful dishes to our potluck! When we wrap up, we kindly ask everyone to take their empty dishes with them without waiting for our small volunteer crew to wash them due to limited kitchen and counter space. If there is food left, there will be plastic wrap available to seal your dish. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Maintenance Projects

The fence on the north end of the grounds was taken down and replaced fully this past Friday. You may recall that it was damaged two winters ago, and a temporary fix was placed to hold it up until we had the ability to replace it. We expect this new fence will last us another quarter century. Thank you for your support, both in prayers for our Center and your monetary donations

November 9, 2024 – Day of Service

Our next Day of Service this year will be held on Saturday, November 9, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This follows the morning meditation from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided. All are welcome to join in the joy of fellowship and service in cleaning, gardening, and carrying out maintenance projects. For those who wish to come and meditate prior to the 1 p.m. lunch, you may enter the chapel during the noon chant, or meditate in the Sunday School room. All are welcome, including children, for any length of time.

Pre-Christmas 4-hour kirtan meditation

On November 23 and November 30, we will have a Pre-Christmas 4-hour kirtan meditation leading up to Christmas.

Reading Service

The Reading Service for today is: How to Read Character.

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Announcements for October 27, 2024

Diwali Potluck Social

You are all invited to a potluck on November 3, following our Sunday Service, to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, at our Center. Feel free to come dressed in your Indian finest to mark this special occasion and share in a meal with others. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share if you are able. 

Maintenance Projects

The fence on the north end of the grounds will be replaced this upcoming week. On Tuesday, the present fence will be brought down and new posts will be placed. The full fence will be installed on November 1. Thank you for the generous donations we received towards funding this project and moving it to completion. 

DVD Service

The DVD Service for today is: The Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, by Bro Anandamoy, Part 1. 

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Announcements for October 20, 2024

Special announcement

This is a special week for the Seattle Center of SRF. 100 years ago this week, our Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda visited Seattle for the first time on his way to Alaska. There is a framed photo in the front foyer that was taken on October 17, 2024 with those he visited in Seattle. Paramahansa Yogananda would return again in 1925 and 1933 to our city. We have placed some flowers and a candle in the foyer in front of the framed hanging to highlight this memory. Please visit the foyer to view the photo. 

Diwali Potluck Social

You are all invited to a potluck on November 3, following our Sunday Service, to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, at our Center. Feel free to come dressed in your Indian finest to mark this special occasion and share in a meal with others. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share if you are able. 

Reading Service

The Reading Service for today is: Healing Body, Mind and Soul.

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Announcements for October 13, 2024

October 19, 2024 – One Day Retreat

There will be a one-day retreat held at the Seattle Center of SRF on Saturday, October 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be periods of group meditation, Energization Exercises, readings, kirtan, a lunch break, and free-time to walk the grounds, read quietly, or meditate.

Reading Service

The Reading Service for today is: Live in Constant Remembrance of God

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Announcements for September 29, 2024

Lahiri Mahasaya Commemorative

We will have a commemorative service tomorrow, September 30, in honor of our param-param Guru Lahiri Mahasaya’s birthday. There will be a meditation from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m., followed by a service at 8:00 p.m. Please bring a flower and donation to offer during that service as symbols of devotion and support for the work of our Gurus. All donations made during the Commemorative Services are forwarded to the International Headquarters, known as Mother Center, in Los Angeles. 

Monastic Visit:

We greatly look forward to welcoming Brother Devananda and Brother Bhimananda to our Center from October 3 to 6. The itinerary during their visit will include group meditations and services, a tea social, outdoor walk, and a workshop on Introspection that you are all invited to attend. The schedule is now posted on the website at srfseattlecenter.org, and in our quarterly schedule that you can pick up from the Information Table. You can sign up for a walk next Friday around Green Lake with the monastics on the signup sheet at the Information Table. Please see Urmila Joshi Phadnis or Lynnie Dhanak if you have any questions about the Green Lake outing. We are in great need of questions for the satsanga on Thursday evening at 7pm. I had a pad and pencils here, and will be accepting questions for the satsanga right here after service. You can also email them through the address on our website: info@srfseattlecenter.org. 

We will also be hosting a potluck luncheon after Sunday Service next week during their visit. Please feel free to bring a vegetarian dish to share. Since we expect a large turnout, we are in need of volunteers to help with cleanup and washing of the dishes after the potluck, so if you would like to offer service during the monastic visit, next Sunday is the ideal opportunity. 

And the final announcement: There is now a way to donate electronically for service offerings. You will find this postcard on the back of the chairs. You can scan the QR code with your phone to make a service offering or donation through credit card, Paypal or Venmo. If you’d like help in learning how to do so, please see a volunteer after the service. 

Reading Service

The Reading Service for today is: A Yogi-Christ and His Way to Salvation.

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Lahiri Mahasaya Commemoratives

We will have two commemorative services and a 6-hour kirtan meditation in honor of our param-param Guru Lahiri Mahasaya. 

On Thursday, September 26, we will have a commemorative service for the mahasamadhi of Lahiri Mahasaya with meditation from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m., followed by the service at 8 p.m. Please bring a flower and donation to offer during the service.

On Saturday, September 28, there will be group practice of energization exercises at 9:40 a.m. followed by long kirtan meditation from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, with a 30 minute break at 1 p.m. 

On Monday, September 30, the birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya will be commemorated with a meditation from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m., followed by a service at 8:00 p.m. Please bring a flower and donation to offer during that service.

Monastic Visit:

We look forward to welcoming Brothers Devananda and Bhimananda to our Center from October 3 to 8. The itinerary will include group meditations and services, tea social, outdoor outing, and a workshop on Introspection. The schedule is now posted on the website at srfseattlecenter.org, and will be on the quarterly flyer also. You can sign up for a walk around Green Lake with the monastics on the signup sheet at the Information Table. Please see Urmila Joshi Phadnis or Lynnie Dhanak if you have any questions about the Green Lake outing. 

DVD Service

The DVD Service for today is: Him I Shall Follow, Part 3, by Sri Daya Mata. 

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Announcements for September 15, 2024

Youth Group Kirtan During Service Sunday, September 22

On Sunday, September 22, we will have kirtan during the reading service led by our Youth Kirtan Group. The adult Kirtan Group will lead the 10 a.m. meditation service that day.

Lahiri Mahasaya Commemoratives

We will have two commemorative services and a 6-hour kirtan meditation in honor of our param-param Guru Lahiri Mahasaya. 

On Thursday, September 26, we will have a commemorative service for the mahasamadhi of Lahiri Mahasaya with meditation from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m., followed by the service at 8 p.m. Please bring a flower and donation to offer during the service.

On Saturday, September 28, there will be group practice of energization exercises at 9:40 a.m. followed by long kirtan meditation from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, with a 30 minute break at 1 p.m. 

On Monday, September 30, the birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya will be commemorated with a meditation from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m., followed by a service at 8:00 p.m. Please bring a flower and donation to offer during that service.

Reading Service

The Reading Service for today is: Meditation is the Path to God.

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Announcements for September 8, 2024

Chanting Session September 8

Following the Reading Service today, we will have a 1 hour session of chanting in the chapel from 12 – 1 p.m. The theme of this chanting session will be “Hidden Gems of the Cosmic Chants book” in which we will delve deeply into the less-often-played chants in the Cosmic Chants book. The session will be mostly continuous chanting interspersed with a few short periods of meditation. All are welcome for any length of time.

Youth Group Kirtan During Service Sunday, September 22

On Sunday, September 22, we will have kirtan during the reading service led by our Youth Kirtan Group. The adult Kirtan Group will lead the 10 a.m. meditation service that day.

Lahiri Mahasaya Commemoratives

We will have two commemorative services and a 6-hour kirtan meditation in honor of our param-param Guru Lahiri Mahasaya. 

On Thursday, September 26, we will have a commemorative service for the mahasamadhi of Lahiri Mahasaya with meditation from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m., followed by the service at 8 p.m. Please bring a flower and donation to offer during the service.

On Saturday, September 28, there will be group practice of energization exercises at 9:40 a.m. followed by long kirtan meditation from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, with a 30 minute break at 1 p.m. 

On Monday, September 30, the birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya will be commemorated with a meditation from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m., followed by a service at 8 p.m. Please bring a flower and donation to offer during that service.

Reading Service

The Reading Service for today is: The Treacherous Path of Evil.

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Announcements for September 1, 2024

Chanting Session September 8

On Sunday, September 8, following our regular Sunday Reading Service, we will have a 1 hour session of chanting in the chapel from 12 – 1 p.m. The theme of this chanting session will be “Hidden Gems of the Cosmic Chants book” in which we will delve deeply into the less-often-played chants in the Cosmic Chants book. The session will be mostly continuous chanting interspersed with a few short periods of meditation. All are welcome for any length of time.

Reading Service

The Reading Service for today is: The Hiding Place of God.

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