It is our pleasure to welcome Self-Realization Fellowship monastics to the SRF Seattle Center for the 2023 World Convocation. Sister Premamayee and Sister Chetana will be in Seattle from July 29 to August 2, leading local events at the Center and meeting with members and friends of Paramahansa Yogananda’s worldwide spiritual family.
We warmly invite you to join us in a weeklong immersion in the “how-to-live” teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. During the week, there will be classes, meditations, kirtan and fellowship. Select Convocation classes and sessions will be broadcast at the Center. You will find the complete schedule of the program below, and a printable schedule here.
Events Schedule
Blue text: Local SRF Seattle Center events
Black text: Convocation live-streamed events shown at the SRF Seattle Center
Saturday, July 29
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 3 – 5 pm | 2-hour nun-led meditation, with Seattle Center Kirtan group |
| 5 – 6 pm | Fellowship Event (Social Reception) |
Convocation Program
Sunday, July 30
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:30 am | Introductory Brief Talk before Convocation program |
| 11 am – 12 pm | Opening Convocation program |
| 12 noon – 1 pm | Fellowship event (Group Photo and Sunday Tea Social) |
| 7 – 8 pm | Convocation class: Building a Personal Spiritual Fortress by Bro. Satyananda |
| 8:30 – 9:30 pm | Meditation |
Monday, July 31
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
|
8 – 11 am |
Convocation Nuns Meditation and Kirtan |
| 11 am – 12 pm | Counseling / Kriya Technique Check* |
| 6 – 7 pm | Nun-led meditation |
| 7 – 8 pm |
Convocation Class: Filling Your Cup of Happiness Through Service to Others by Bro. Sevananda |
| 8:30 – 9:30 pm | Meditation |
*Counseling / Kriya check is available for female devotees only. Prior signup is required. Please email info@srfseattlecenter.org to inquire about scheduling.
Tuesday, August 1
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9 – 10 am | Nun-led meditation |
| 10 – 11 am | Convocation Satsanga |
| 11:30 am – 1:30 pm | Walk around Green Lake with monastics followed by restaurant luncheon |
| 6 – 7 pm | Counseling / Kriya Check* |
| 7 – 8 pm |
Convocation Class: Unraveling the Mystery of Life and Death by Bro. Ishwarananda |
| 8:30 – 10 pm | Convocation YSS Kirtan |
*Counseling / Kriya check is available for female devotees only. Prior signup is required. Please email info@srfseattlecenter.org to inquire about scheduling.
Wednesday, August 2
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
|
8 – 11 am |
Meditation with Brother Chidananda, SRF/YSS President |
|
11 am |
Closing talk by monastics; farewell to devotees |
|
7 – 8 pm |
Convocation Class: Exploring the Lofty Kingdom of Loyalty by Bro. Govindananda |
|
8:30 – 9:30 pm |
Meditation |
Thursday, August 3
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
|
7 – 8 pm |
Convocation Class: The Guru – Messenger of God by Bro. Kamalananda |
|
8:30 – 9:30 pm |
Meditation |
Friday, August 4
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
|
7 – 8 pm |
Convocation Class: The Power of Silence – Creating Quiet Time in our Lives by Sr. Brahmani |
|
8:30 – 9:30 pm |
Meditation |
Saturday, August 5
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
|
10am – 1 pm |
Regular weekly 3 hour Saturday meditation |
|
1 – 2 pm |
Closing Convocation Program: Satsanga with Bro. Chidananda |
You can register for online Convocation events and activities here.