“To commune daily with God in deep meditation, and to carry His love and guidance with you into all your dutiful activities, is the way that leads to permanent peace and happiness.”
Paramahansa Yogananda
“To commune daily with God in deep meditation, and to carry His love and guidance with you into all your dutiful activities, is the way that leads to permanent peace and happiness.”
Paramahansa Yogananda
Welcome
to the Vancouver Meditation Group of Self-Realization Fellowship
Address: 173 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC (View Map)
Our group consists of members and friends of Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), a worldwide spiritual organization dedicated to meditation and the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.
Paramahansa Yogananda founded SRF in 1920, to make available the universal teachings of Kriya Yoga, a sacred spiritual science originating millenniums ago in India.
Paramahansa Yogananda
Paramahansa Yogananda, a beloved world teacher has come to be recognized as one of the greatest emissaries to the West of India’s ancient wisdom. His life and teachings continue to be a source of light and inspiration to people of all races, cultures and creeds.
Often referred to as the Father of Yoga in the West, Paramahansa Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi has touched the hearts and minds of millions around the globe.
Our Schedule
We hold weekly group meditation services following the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and Self-Realization Fellowship.
All are welcome and encouraged to come and enjoy the power of silent group meditation
Address: 173 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC (View Map)
Upcoming Events: All Are Invited
Saturday, march 7
Paramahansa Yogananda Mahasamadhi Service
7:30 PM-8:30PM
Devotees may bring a flower and a donation in an envelope to offer at the service. All are welcome who understand the significance of the guru-disciple relationship.
Note: Open Meditation will end early at 7:00 PM.
Monday, march 9
Swami Sri Yukteswar Mahasamadhi Service
7:30 PM-8:30PM
Devotees may bring a flower and a donation in an envelope to offer at the service. All are welcome who understand the significance of the guru-disciple relationship.
Saturday, march 14
Commemorative Six-Hour Meditation
7:40 AM to 2:00 PM
Join us for a special six-hour meditation honoring Swami Sri Yukteswar and Paramahansa Yogananda.
Energization Exercises: 7:40 AM
Meditation begins: 8:00 AM
Intermission: 11:00–11:30 AM
Devotees attending are asked to bring a fruit offering. You may attend the full service or join/leave during chants.
Note: Open Meditation is cancelled on March 14.
Sunday, march 29
Starts at 12:00 PM
The gathering will begin with a 30-minute Gita study and meditation at 173 West 6th Ave Vancouver, followed by lunch and a walk to David Lam Park to enjoy the cherry blossoms. All young adults are warmly welcome.
