This Saturday, June 20th, we will have a Summer Solstice outdoor Kirtan Meditation from 3 until 7 p.m.

And on Sunday, June 21st, we will have a potluck for Father’s Day. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share and enjoy the fellowship. The potluck committee is also looking for volunteers to help with setup and cleanup for the potluck. Please sign up at the Information Table in the Social Room. 

We invite you to mark your calendars for the 30th Anniversary Celebrations of the Seattle Center on Sunday, August 30th featuring, a special program, festive decorations, and a delicious lunch. More information about this blessed event will be forthcoming. We are looking to get video testimonials from members and friends to commemorate this special event. Please reach out to Arpan Kaushal, Will Brassell, or Anand if you are willing and interested in being interviewed. 

The title for today’s Service is: “The Four Ways to Direct Experience of God”.

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

We are happy to let you know that SRF monastics Bro. Padmananda and Br. Rahul will be visiting this week to lead our annual Seabeck retreat. This Thursday, June 4th, the monks will lead a meditation and satsanga from 7 – 8 p.m., here at the Seattle Center, followed by a hospitality tea social. Registrations for the Seabeck retreat are now closed.

The Center will remain closed from June 5 – 7 during the Seabeck retreat weekend, and all meditations and Services will be canceled.

We invite you to mark your calendars for the 30th Anniversary Celebrations of the Seattle Center on Sunday, August 30th featuring a special program, festive decorations, and a delicious lunch. More information about this blessed event will be forthcoming.

The title for today’s Service is: “Living Without Fear”

Printable PDF of May 31, 2026 Announcements

On Saturday, May 30th we will have our Spring Day of Service from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., immediately following the morning meditation. A vegetarian lunch will be provided. All are welcome, including children for any length of time, 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.

Registrations for the annual Seabeck retreat led by Bro. Padmananda and Br. Rahul from June 5th through 7th will close next Sunday May 31st – so we encourage you to register this week if you haven’t already.

On Thursday, June 4th, the day before the retreat, the monks will lead a meditation and satsanga at from 7 – 8 p.m., here at the Seattle Center, followed by a hospitality tea social. The Center will remain closed from June 5 – 7 during the Seabeck retreat weekend, and all meditations and Services will be canceled.

We invite you to mark your calendars for the 30th Anniversary Celebrations of the Seattle Center on Sunday, August 30th featuring a special program, festive decorations, and a delicious lunch. More information about this blessed event will be forthcoming.

The title for today’s video Service is: “God as the Divine Mother” by Sister Usha.

Printable PDF of May 24, 2026 Announcements

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.

Registrations for the Seabeck retreat led by Bro. Padmananda and Br. Rahul run through May 31st. Retreat information and schedule are available on our website.

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 Center will remain closed from June 5 – 7 during the Seabeck retreat weekend, and all meditations and Services will be canceled.

The title for today’s Service is: “The Dream Fabric of Life”

Printable PDF of May 17, 2026 Announcements

Happy Mother’s Day! All are invited to a special Mother’s Day tea social, immediately following the Service.

This evening, 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. If you are late to the 7 p.m. meditation, you will be able to enter quietly. All who attend 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.

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: “The Mother As an Expression of God’s Unconditional Love”

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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”

Printable PDF of May 3, 2026 Announcements

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

Printable PDF of April 26, 2026 Announcements

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”

Printable PDF of April 19, 2026 Announcements

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”

Printable PDF of April 12, 2026 Announcements

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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