Announcements for October 16, 2022

In order to relive the joy and blessings of Convocation, we have planned to replay two of the Convocation Kirtan and meditation recordings at our Center on upcoming Saturdays.

We will replay the YouTube recording of the 3-hour 2022 Convocation monks’ kirtan-meditation on Saturday, October 29th from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. We will also replay the YouTube recording of the 2022 Convocation 3-hour meditation led by Bro. Chidananda on Saturday November 19th from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The subject for today’s service is “The Light of Truth Eternal.”

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Announcements for October 9, 2022

All are invited to attend a One-Day Retreat at the Center on Saturday, October 15, between 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. 

In order to relive the joy and blessings of Convocation, we have planned to replay two of the Convocation Kirtan and meditation recordings at our Center on upcoming Saturdays.

We will replay the YouTube recording of the 3-hour 2022 Convocation monks’ kirtan-meditation on Saturday, October 29th from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. We will also replay the YouTube recording of the 2022 Convocation 3-hour meditation led by Bro. Chidananda on Saturday November 19th from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sunday School and Youth Group classes on alternate Sundays have now resumed at our Center, and the schedule is available on the website. 

The subject for today’s service is “Loyalty is the Greatest Law.”

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Announcements for October 9, 2022

All are invited to attend a One-Day Retreat at the Center on Saturday, October 15, between 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. 

On Saturday, October 29, for the 3 hour meditation from 10am to 1pm, a replay of this year’s Convocation kirtan by monastics will be broadcast at our Center. You are welcome to join in for the chance to experience kirtan from Convocation once again. 

Sunday School and Youth Group classes on alternate Sundays have now resumed at our Center, and the schedule is available on the website. 

The subject for today’s service is “Loyalty is the Highest Law.”

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Announcements for October 2, 2022

All are invited to attend a One-Day Retreat at the Center on Saturday, October 15, between 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. 

We are resuming Sunday School and Youth Group classes every other week in October, and the schedule is now available on the website. 

Since the Center’s reopening in January of this year, we experienced our largest gathering last Sunday during the monastic visit. We are grateful to have met so many in fellowship once again, and to welcome new attendees. The photos from the monastic visit are now up on the Seattle Center of SRF website. 

The subject for today’s service is “Realizing God in Your Daily Life.”

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Announcements for September 29, 2022

Please join us for the joyous celebration of the birthday of our param param Guru, Lahiri Mahasaya, tomorrow at the Center. There will be silent meditation from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m., followed by the Commemorative Service at 8:00 p.m. It is customary to bring a flower and a donation in an envelope for the occasion. These symbolize our love and loyalty.

There will be a 6 hour meditation with kirtan on Saturday, October 1 for Lahiri Mahasaya’s Mahasamadhi from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

A One-Day Retreat is planned at the Center for Saturday, October 15, between 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

We will be resuming Sunday School and Youth Group classes every other week in October, and the schedule is now available on the website.

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Announcements for September 18, 2022

We look forward to hosting a monastic visit by Brother Padmananda and Brahmachari Jason from September 22nd to 25th. Details of scheduled events and services are now published on the Center website. There will be an outing with the monastics on Friday September 23rd to Green Lake. The sign-up sheet is at the information table. We will also have a luncheon with monastics following the Sunday Service on September 25th. You are welcome to bring a vegetarian dish to share with others in a ready-to-serve platter if you like.  

As mentioned in the June and July newsletters, the Managing Council has been working on an assessment of the ventilation needs for our chapel. The HVAC vendor assessment was completed in June, the project was approved by Mother Center’s Planning and Building Dept in July, and the contract was signed at the end of August. The project cost is approximately $35,000. Whilst we will use the Center’s savings to cover a majority of this expense, the Managing Council would like to request donations to help offset the costs. Please reach out to the Coordinator or Managing Council if you have questions. If you would like to contribute towards this project, please mention “Towards Ventilation Project” when you make the donation. Thank you for your generosity and continued support! 

The subject for today’s service is “Man’s Highest Conception of God”.

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Announcements for September 11, 2022

We look forward to hosting a monastic visit by Brother Padmananda and Brahmachari Jason from September 22nd to 25th. If you have questions you would like answered during satsanga, please submit these to the Managing Council through our website email or in the suggestions box in the foyer. Details of scheduled events and services are now published on the Center website. There will be an outing with the monastics on Friday September 23rd to Green Lake. The details are getting finalized. The sign-up sheet is at the information table. Please sign up if you are interested in attending the outing. 

We are seeking volunteers for the Sunday Tea Reception Committee, and the Usher Committee. Tea Receptions following the Sunday Service were temporarily placed on hold in 2020, and the Managing Council is seeking a volunteer to serve as the Committee Chair so we can once again offer the opportunity for fellowship with refreshments following the Sunday Services. If you would like to perform Guru-seva by participating in the Sunday Tea Reception or Usher Committees, please see the Information Desk volunteer after the service today, or email us through the website. 

As mentioned in the June and July newsletters, the Managing Council has been working on an assessment of the ventilation needs for our chapel. The HVAC vendor assessment was completed in June, the project was approved by Mother Center’s Planning and Building Dept in July, and the contract was signed at the end of August. The project cost is approximately $35,000 including taxes. Whilst we will use the Center’s savings to cover a majority of this expense, the Managing Council would like to request donations to help offset the costs. Please reach out to the Coordinator or Managing Council if you have questions. If you would like to contribute towards this project, please mention “Towards Ventilation Project” when you make the donation. Thank you for your generosity and continued support! 

The subject for today’s service is “Karma – the Law of Cosmic Justice”.

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Announcements for July 31, 2022

Our volunteers are presently working on a schedule to view some of the Convocation talks at the Center during Convocation week in August. We will update you on the schedule as details are finalized. The final schedule will be listed on our website and announced weekly. 

A reminder that cases of Covid-19 are increasing locally and nationally. You may choose to wear a mask at any time while attending services as a means of mitigating health risks and promoting safety. Masks are available at both entrances to the building. If you test positive for Covid-19, have symptoms suggestive of it, or have been in close contact with anyone positive for Covid-19, please continue to follow precautions of testing and isolation, and do not attend services while ill or positive on testing, even if you aren’t experiencing symptoms.

The subject for today’s service is “Beholding God Amidst Life’s Dualities”.

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Announcements for May 22, 2022

Saturday 3-hour meditations will resume from next Saturday, May 28, 2022. Energization Exercises will be from 9:40 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and meditation from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Seattle Center looks forward to hosting the regional Seabeck Retreat, which will be held on June 10-12 this year. Bro. Samatananda and Br. Wolfgang, from Self-Realization Fellowship, will be leading the retreat. There will be a Thursday evening Inspirational Service by Brother Samatananda on June 9 at our Center the day prior to the start of the silent retreat. Registration for the retreat is currently open online. Please visit the Center website for more details and to register. 

For those attending the retreat, there is a need for volunteers in various areas, such as transporting supplies, loading and setup. If you are able to serve as a volunteer, please inquire at the Information Table after the service. 

Additionally, if you are registered for the retreat, please ensure that we have received your proof of Covid vaccination as soon as possible. Seabeck Conference Center does require all attendees to either be vaccinated or show proof of a negative Covid test prior to attendance.

The subject for today’s service is “Why Our Loved Ones Die”.

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