"This is the whole purpose of life: Find God. Be in love with God."

A WARM THANK YOU TO ALL!

Thank you to Brother Satyananda and Brahmachari Yannick for conducting such a wonderful Center Tour weekend, full of many firsts for the Boston Center: the first Kriya Yoga Initiation, the first large Christening Ceremony, and the first time so many people have blessed our Center. Thank you to all who came from near and far to take part in the weekend activities.  Your joyful presence, meditations, and fellowship, have indeed showered blessings upon the Center. 
 
Our Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda tells us, "to work with God's happiness bubbling in the soul is to carry a portable paradise within you wherever you go."  We wish to express a special thank you to all who served, with such joy, to make the Center Tour a success. 
 
 
Pronams to you all!
JAI GURU, JAI MA!

May 2018 Announcements
Three Hour Meditation with Kirtan Chanting: Thursday, May 3

We will hold a 3-hour meditation with Kirtan chanting from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.  All are welcome.

Special Meditation in Honor of Divine Mother

Saturday, May 5, 9:00am - 1:00pm 

"The relationship with God as Mother is so sweet.  A mother loves, forgives, and is loyal to her child, no matter what his errors.  This is how God cherishes each soul.  The Divine Mother is attentively concerned for our welfare and delights in our happiness.  Who is more eager to be with the child, to give solace and joy, than the mother?  Remember this truth when you are calling to God in the silent depths of meditation."
~Daya Mata, Enter the Quiet Heart

Seva Day: Sunday, May 6 

Please join us for seva on May 6 after Sunday service. We will do light cleaning and gardening.   Refreshments will be provided.  

Swami Sri Yukteswar's Birthday Commemorative Service: 
Thursday, May 10, 7pm to 9pm
 
We will honor the birthday of  Swami Sri Yukteswar with a special commemorative service on Thursday, May 10th.  
 
Please bring a flower and donation as symbols of loyalty and devotion to the work of Self-Realization Fellowship.


 
Save the Date: Annual India Day Celebration,
June 3 
 
You are warmly invited to a celebration of Indian culture, 
featuring fun activities and entertainment for the entire family. We will gather after Sunday Service in the social hall. 

There are many ways to contribute:  help with set up or clean up, bring a dish to share, help to lead an arts and crafts activity, or share your artistic or musical talents!





Monastic-Led Silent Retreat at Shaftsbury Hollow: June 8-10

From June 8-10, monks from the SRF Mother Center will be conducting a weekend retreat for men and women at Shaftsbury Hollow in Vermont. Registration for this retreat will open on Tuesday, May 8 at 7pm.  To register, call the Shaftsbury Retreat registration line at 781-314-6638.

On the weekend of  May 25-27 t here will be a work retreat  to help prepare for this event. All are welcome and there is no cost to attend. If you would like to register for the work retreat or request more information, please e-mail [email protected].

Registration for Summer Day Program for Children and Teens 
 
We are pleased to share with you that registration is open for the SRF 2018 Summer Day Program in Encinitas for children and teens between the ages of 7 and 18. The girls' week is June 25-29 and the boys' week is July  2-6. Applications are available online. For details about this program, please pick up a flyer in the lobby or visit the SRF website at www.yogananda-srf.org. Scholarships are available.

Lesson Study: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 6:30 pm to 8:15pm
 
We offer group Lesson Study every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.  Lesson Study is held in the house behind the Boston Center. We read and study one lesson per study session. 
 
This Lesson Study is available for those who have taken or are currently taking the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons from the Mother Center in Los Angeles, CA.  Please bring your Lessons card if you plan to attend.
 
If you are not already a Lessons student, you may apply for the lessons on the SRF website or pick up an application in the lobby. 

Bhagavad Gita Study Group: Every Friday, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

The Bhagavad Gita Study Group meets every Friday in the house behind the Boston Center.  The meditation is from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, and reading from the Bhagavad Gita from 8:00pm to 9:00pm.  

Each week we read from the Bhagavad Gita, God Talks with Arjuna: The Immortal Dialogue between Soul and Spirit, translation and commentary by Paramahansa Yogananda.  You may bring your copy or borrow one for use that evening. All are welcome.


"As I radiate sympathy and goodwill to others I open the channel for God's love to come to me.  Divine love is the magnet that attracts all blessedness." 
- Paramahansa Yogananda, Metaphysical Meditations

"This is the whole purpose of life:  Find God. Be in love with God."
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