Self-Realization Fellowship Temple Announcements

Fullerton March 2020

Discipleship Class Sunday, March 1 - 12:30

All devotees who serve at the temple, or would like to serve, are invited to attend a discipleship class conducted by one of our ministers. The class is an inspirational satsanga illuminating the ideals of discipleship and offering examples and ideas on how to continually incorporate Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings into our daily lives. We welcome all devotees who are seeking to serve at Fullerton Temple.

Inspirational Service and Introduction to Meditation Thursday, March 5 - Kirtan from 7:30 to 8:00 pm; Meditation from 8:00 to 9:00 pm

We will have our Inspirational Service and Introduction to Meditation on the first Thursday of the month, March 5, at 7:30 pm. We start our service with Kirtan at 7:30 pm, followed by Meditation at 8:00 pm. You will learn simple yet profound methods of meditation and will get acquainted with the Kriya Yoga teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, founder of Self-Realization Fellowship. Light refreshments will be served after the service.

Commemorative Services Saturday, March 7 and Monday, March 9 - 8:00 pm

A devotional service commemorating the Mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda will take place on Saturday, March 7. On Monday, March 9, there will be a devotional service commemorating the Mahasamadhi of Swami Sri Yukteswar. On both evenings the service begins at 8:00 pm and is preceded by an optional one-hour meditation at 6:30 pm. It is customary to bring a flower and a donation in an envelope to be offered during the service.

Monthly Service Day and Study Group Saturday, March 14 - Study Group, 9:30 am; Service Day, 10:15 am

On Saturday, March 14, the Study Group for one of Paramahansa Yogananda’s books begins at 9:30 am, led by a monastic. At 10:15 join in to help with cleaning, gardening, and light maintenance with a break around midday for a half-hour meditation, followed by a delicious vegetarian lunch. Everyone is welcome to attend this day of fellowship at Fullerton Temple.

Technique Review - Energization Exercises Sunday, March 15 - 12:30 pm

All SRF Lessons students, Kriyabans, and young adults who attend the monthly Fullerton Temple Young Adult Group are welcome to attend a review of the SRF Energization Exercises at 12:30 pm in the temple garden on Sunday, March 15. The review will be conducted by one of Fullerton Temple’s ministers. Please bring your Kriyaban or Lesson Student card on the day of the event. Anyone who is not an SRF Lessons student, but interested in attending the class, should complete and mail an SRF Lessons application to Self-Realization Fellowship headquarters prior to March 3, or apply online at the SRF website, www.yogananda.org.

Six-Hour Meditation Saturday, March 28 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Our Six-Hour Meditation, on Saturday, March 28, starts at 9:00 am, with a break at 12:00 noon. Please join us on this special day as we tune in with God and the Great Ones. It is important that everyone arrive on time so as not to disturb those already meditating. If you are not able to stay for the full six hours, please arrive at 9:00 am for the first half. The regularly scheduled Saturday Evening Meditation has been canceled.

Other March Events:

Morning Meditation - Saturday, March 7 - 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Young Adult Meeting - Sunday, March 8 - 12:30 pm

Bhagavad Gita Study Group - Friday, March 20 - 8:00 to 9:00 pm

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