Seattle Center of Self-Realization Fellowship

August 25, 2024

Announcements for August 25, 2024

Janmashtami 

On Monday, August 26, we will celebrate Janmashtami, a Commemorative Service honoring the birth of Bhagavan Krishna. The service will begin at 8 p.m. and will be preceded by a silent meditation from 7 – 7:45 p.m. During the meditation, ushers will allow late arrivals to enter quietly. It is customary to bring a flower and a monetary offering in an envelope as symbols of our devotion and loyalty to Krishna and the lineage of SRF Gurus.

Reading Service

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

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August 18, 2024

Announcements for August 18, 2024

Spanish Reading Service

There will be a Spanish Reading Service today from 12:15 – 1:15 p.m here in the chapel. Printouts will be provided with words to the prayers and chants in Spanish, and all are welcome to attend!

Janmashtami Celebrations August 24 & 26

On Saturday, August 24, we will have a long Kirtan meditation for Bhagavan Krishna from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. There will be a 30 minute break at 1 p.m. and group Energization Exercises at 9:40 a.m.  

On Monday, August 26, we will celebrate Janmashtami, a Commemorative Service honoring the birth of Bhagavan Krishna. The service will begin at 8 p.m. and will be preceded by a silent meditation from 7 – 7:45 p.m. During the meditation, ushers will allow late arrivals to enter quietly. It is customary to bring a flower and a monetary offering in an envelope as symbols of our devotion and loyalty to Krishna and the lineage of SRF Gurus.

Reading Service

The Reading Service for today is: The Power of Intuition

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August 11, 2024

Announcements for August 11, 2024

Spanish Reading Service

There will be a Spanish Reading Service on August 18 following the Sunday Reading Service. It will be held from 12:15 – 1:15 p.m here in the chapel. Printouts will be provided with words to the prayers and chants in Spanish, and all are welcome to attend!

Janmashtami Celebrations August 24 & 26

On Saturday, August 24, we will have a long Kirtan meditation for Bhagavan Krishna from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. There will be a 30 minute break at 1 p.m. and group Energization Exercises at 9:40 a.m.  

On Monday, August 26, we will celebrate Janmashtami, a Commemorative Service honoring the birth of Bhagavan Krishna. The service will begin at 8 p.m. and will be preceded by a silent meditation from 7 – 7:45 p.m. During the meditation, ushers will allow late arrivals to enter quietly. It is customary to bring a flower and a monetary offering in an envelope as symbols of our devotion and loyalty to Krishna and the lineage of SRF Gurus.

Fall Monastic Visit

It is our great joy to announce that we will host SRF monastics, Brother Devananda and Brother Bhimananda, at the Seattle Center of SRF between the dates of October 3 – 8, 2024. The itinerary will include group meditations and services, tea social, outdoor outing, and a workshop on Introspection. More details will be available as they are finalized, and will be announced on the Center website. We hope you will join in to experience spiritual upliftment and divine fellowship during these Center events. 

Reading Service

The Reading Service for today is: Spiritual Marriage

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August 4, 2024

Announcements for August 4, 2024

Day of Service:

Our next Day of Service will be next Saturday on August 10. It will begin following the morning meditation from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. All are welcome to join in the joy of fellowship and service in cleaning, organizing, 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 for the Day of Service, including children, for any length of time.

Spanish Reading Service

There will be a Spanish Reading Service on August 18 following the Sunday Reading Service. It will be held from 12:15 – 1:15 p.m here in the chapel. Printouts will be provided with words to the prayers and chants in Spanish, and all are welcome to attend!

Reading Service

The Reading Service for today is: The Root Cause of Suffering.

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July 28, 2024

Announcements for July 28, 2024

A Friendly Reminder:

If you are feeling unwell or actively coughing from a viral illness, we request that you refrain from attending services in person until recovered to protect those vulnerable to infections. Thank you for your understanding, and your extension of love and kindness for the welfare of others. 

Hamlin Park Picnic:

The annual Hamlin Park Picnic and Potluck will take place today after the service. All are invited for food, fellowship, and games at Hamlin Park in Shoreline between 12:15 to 2pm. 

Day of Service:

Our next Day of Service will be on Saturday, August 10. It will begin following the morning meditation from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. All are welcome to join in the joy of fellowship and service in cleaning, organizing, 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 for the Day of Service, including children, for any length of time.

Spanish Reading Service

There will be a Spanish Reading Service on August 18 following the Sunday Reading Service. It will be held from 12:15 – 1:15 p.m here in the chapel. Printouts will be provided with words to the prayers and chants in Spanish, and all are welcome to attend!

Reading Service

The DVD Service for today is: Him I Shall Follow, by Daya Mata (Part 1).

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July 21, 2024

Announcements for July 21, 2024

The 2024 SRF World Convocation, which is a weeklong immersion in Paramahansa Yogananda’s “how-to-live” teachings and meditation techniques, guided group meditations and kirtans (devotional chanting), wrapped up yesterday, but you can still stream most of the classes and sessions online by visiting convocation.yogananda.org

Mahavatar Babaji Commemorative Service and Kirtan Meditation:

On Thursday, July 25, we will have a commemorative service for Mahavatar Babaji. The commemorative service will begin at 8 pm and be preceded by a silent meditation from 7-7:45 pm. Those attending the Commemorative Service are asked to bring a flower as a devotional offering and a monetary offering to support the work of our Guru.

On Saturday, July 27, we will be have a kirtan meditation for Mahavatar Babaji from 10 am to 4 pm.

Hamlin Park Picnic:

The annual Hamlin Park Picnic and Potluck will take place on July 28 following Sunday Services from 12:15 pm to 2 pm. All are invited for food, fellowship, and games at Hamlin Park in Shoreline. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.

Reading Service

The Reading Service for today is: The Universal Need for Kriya Yoga.

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July 14, 2024

Announcements for July 14, 2024

The 2024 SRF World Convocation begins today, where we can find spiritual renewal and divine fellowship through a weeklong immersion in Paramahansa Yogananda’s “how-to-live” teachings and meditation techniques, guided group meditations and kirtans (devotional chanting). Starting this evening at 7:30 pm, we will be streaming the evening classes and meditations in our chapel. All are welcome to attend those. 

For the full Convocation schedule, please visit convocation.yogananda.org. A schedule for the Convocation streamed talks and meditations at our Center is available at the Information Table and on our Center’s website as srfseattlecenter.org.

While it was previously published that the three hour morning meditation on Saturday 7/20 was canceled, we are happy to announce that due to volunteer availability, we will be able to hold the meditation service. There will be energization exercises at 9:40 a.m., followed by meditation from 10 am to 12:45 p.m on July 20. This will be followed by the 1pm class from the LA Convocation which will be shown on screen in our chapel.

Mahavatar Babaji Commemorative Service and Kirtan Meditation:

On Thursday, July 25, we will have a commemorative service for Mahavatar Babaji. The commemorative service will begin at 8 pm and be preceded by a silent meditation at 7 pm. Those attending the Commemorative Service are asked to bring a flower and a monetary offering.

On Saturday, July 27, we will be have a kirtan meditation for Mahavatar Babaji from 10 am to 4 pm.

Hamlin Park Picnic:

The annual Hamlin Park Picnic and Potluck will take place on July 28 following Sunday Services from 12:15 pm to 2 pm. All are invited for food, fellowship, and games at Hamlin Park in Shoreline. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.

SRF App — New Features

We are happy to announce several helpful features newly added to the SRF app!

  • The new “Clips” tab in the “Videos” section of the app presents an array of short videos, to provide you with wisdom to put into practice in only a few minutes.
  • And, for students of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, you will find:
  • Improved text-to-speech voices for listening to the Lessons, 

  • Quick access to Energization Exercises videos in the “Search” function, and

  • A new “digital student card” with a QR code that you can use for in-person SRF events.

To take advantage of these new features, make sure your app is updated or download the “SRF” app from your device’s app store. For more information about the SRF app visit:  Yogananda.org/App

All of this information is also available on our website under announcements. 

Reading Service

The Reading Service for today is: Ascending to Perfection in God.

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July 7, 2024

Announcements for July 7, 2024

During the week of July 14 – 20, SRF members and seekers from around the world will gather online and in downtown Los Angeles for spiritual renewal and divine fellowship at the 2024 SRF World Convocation. We will be streaming some of the Convocation offerings consisting of evening classes and meditations at our Center as well. For the full Convocation schedule, please visit convocation.yogananda.org. A schedule for the Convocation streamed talks and meditations at our Center is available at the Information Table and on our Center’s website as srfseattlecenter.org.

Mahavatar Babaji Commemorative Service and Kirtan Meditation:

On Thursday, July 25, we will have a commemorative service for Mahavatar Babaji. The commemorative service will begin at 8 pm and be preceded by a silent meditation at 7 pm. Those attending the Commemorative Service are asked to bring a flower and a monetary offering.

On Saturday, July 27, we will be have a kirtan meditation for Mahavatar Babaji from 10 am to 4 pm.

Hamlin Park Picnic:

The annual Hamlin Park Picnic and Potluck will take place on July 28 following Sunday Services from 12:15 pm to 2 pm. All are invited for food, fellowship, and games at Hamlin Park in Shoreline. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.

Reading Service

The Reading Service for today is: Building World Unity.

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June 30, 2024

Announcements for June 30, 2024

During the week of July 14 – 20, SRF members and seekers from around the world will gather online and in downtown Los Angeles for spiritual renewal and divine fellowship at the 2024 SRF World Convocation. We will be streaming some of the Convocation offerings consisting of evening classes and meditations at our Center as well. For the full Convocation schedule, please visit https://convocation.yogananda.org. A schedule for the Convocation streamed talks and meditations at our Center is available at the Information Table after the service today, and will be available on our website starting tomorrow.

DVD Service

The DVD Service for today is: Experiencing God Within, Part 3.

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June 23, 2024

Announcements for June 23, 2024

Youth Group Kirtan During Service Sunday June 30

On Sunday June 30, 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.

Reading Service

The Reading Service for today is: Seeing God as the Sole Doer

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