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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Our Center’s monastic counselor Brother Devananda, along with Brother Akshayananda, will visit our Center January 30 – February 2.  The scheduling plan is as follows:

• Thursday January 30: Monastic-led 7pm inspirational service followed by tea social.
• Friday January 31: Informal outing with monastics starting around 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch. More details about the outing will be announced as they are confirmed.
• Saturday February 1: Bro. Devananda will lead a 3-hour kirtan meditation 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.  Note the earlier start time than our usual Saturday schedule. Group Energization Exercises will be practiced at 8:40 a.m.  After the meditation there will be a 1-hour break, followed by a volunteer meeting with the monastics starting at 1 p.m.. Any current volunteers or those interested in volunteering at the Center are welcome to attend.
• Sunday February 2: Sunday services will be led by monastics. Afterward we will have a potluck and opportunity to greet the monastics.  Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.

Any updates to the schedule will be announced in subsequent weeks and listed on our website calendar.

The subject for today’s service is “Man: Image of God”

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Tomorrow, Monday, September 30, we will celebrate the birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya with meditation from 7 to 7:40p.m. followed by a commemorative service with kirtan chanting at 8 p.m. Please bring a flower and donation in an envelope.

The Seattle Center of SRF will be hosting a public “introductory event” titled ‘Meditation: The Source of Lasting Joy’ on Wednesday, October 23 at the Eastside Baha’i Center in Bellevue. SRF Monastics Bro. Nakulananda and Br. Troy will be here for the event, which will include a public talk, a guided meditation, and an informal reception to allow attendees to find out more about the SRF teachings and sign-up for the Lessons. If you are interested in volunteering for this event or helping with publicity, please contract Anand Balachandran. The monks will also lead the Sunday services here at the Center on Oct 20, and a 7 p.m. inspirational service on Tuesday Oct 22.

We are also pleased to announce that SRF monastics Bro. Pranavananda and Br. Cesar will visit for our annual All-Day Christmas meditation Saturday Dec 14 and the Sunday services on Dec 15.

Our new quarterly event brochures for the Fall Quarter are now available.  You may obtain one from the ushers upon exiting the chapel today, or at the Information Table in the social room.

The subject for today’s service is “What is Salvation?”

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This month we’ll have two commemorative services and a long meditation in honor of our param-param guru Lahiri Mahasaya:

• On Thursday, September 26, we will commemorative the mahasamadhi of Lahiri Mahasaya. There will be a meditation from 7 to 7:40p.m. followed by the commemorative service at 8 p.m.
• On Saturday, September 28 we will have a long kirtan meditation from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with a 30-minute break at 12:30 p.m.  Group Energization Exercises will be practiced prior at 9:40 a.m.
• On Monday, September 30, we will celebrate the birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya. There will be a meditation from 7 to 7:40p.m. followed by the commemorative service at 8 p.m.

Please bring a flower and donation to offer during the commemorative services.

The Seattle Center of SRF will be hosting a public “introductory event” titled ‘Meditation: The Source of Lasting Joy’ on Wednesday, October 23 at the Eastside Baha’i Center in Bellevue. SRF Monastics Bro. Nakulananda and Br. Troy will be here for the event, which will include a public talk, a guided meditation, and an informal reception to allow attendees to find out more about the SRF teachings and sign-up for the Lessons. If you are interested in volunteering for this event or helping with publicity, please contract Anand Balachandran. The monks will also lead the services here at the Center on Sunday Oct 20, and a 7 p.m. inspirational service on Tuesday Oct 22.

We are also pleased to announce that SRF monastics Bro. Pranavananda and Br. Cesar will visit for our annual All-Day Christmas meditation Saturday Dec 14 and Sunday services on Dec 15.

Today we will view Part 1 of the DVD: The Mother Aspect of God, by Bro. Anandamoy.

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This month we’ll have two commemorative services and a long meditation in honor of our param-param guru Lahiri Mahasaya:

• On Thursday, September 26, we will commemorative the mahasamadhi of Lahiri Mahasaya. There will be a meditation from 7 to 7:40p.m. followed by the commemorative service at 8 p.m.
• On Saturday, September 28 we will have a long kirtan meditation from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with a 30-minute break at 12:30 p.m.  Group Energization Exercises will be practiced prior at 9:40 a.m.
• On Monday, September 30, we will celebrate the birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya. There will be a meditation from 7 to 7:40p.m. followed by the commemorative service at 8 p.m.

Please bring a flower and donation to offer during the commemorative services.

The Seattle Center of SRF will be hosting an “introductory event” titled ‘Meditation: The Source of Lasting Joy’ on Wednesday, October 23 at the Eastside Baha’i Center in Bellevue. Monastics from the SRF Mother Center Bro. Nakulananda and Br. Troy will be here for the event, which will include a public talk, a guided meditation, and an informal reception to allow attendees to find out more about the SRF teachings and sign-up for the Lessons. More information about the event and flyers will be forthcoming later this month, including ways in which you can participate in the publicity efforts. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contract Anand Balachandran.

Visiting monastics will also lead the services here at the Center on Sunday Oct 20; and on Tuesday Oct 22 monastics will lead as 7 p.m. inspirational service in place of our usual 2-hr meditation.

We have also been informed that SRF monastics will visit for the weekend of our annual All-Day Christmas meditation Saturday Dec 15. Our website calendar will be updated with details as they are confirmed.

The subject for today’s service is “Man’s Greatest Duty: To Remember God”

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