Welcome!
The New York City Center is a branch of Self-Realization Fellowship, a world-wide religious movement founded by Paramahansa Yogananda, the author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi.
The purpose of Self-Realization Fellowship is to disseminate a knowledge of definite scientific techniques of yoga meditation for attaining direct personal experience of God.
"May Thy Love shine forever on the sanctuary of my devotion, and may I be able to awaken Thy Love in all hearts."
- Paramahansa Yogananda
Meditation as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda is the primary activity at all SRF services.
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Thursday Evening Inspirational Service 6:30-8:00pm | |
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Friday Evening Energization exercises 6:30-6:45pm Three-hour meditation 6:45-9:30pm | |
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Sunday Morning Meditation 10:00-10:50am Reading Service 11:00-12:00pm |
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Announcements
Save the date! India Night will be held on June 16.
On Thursday, May 10, from 6:30-8:30pm, there will be a special service to commemorate the birthday of Swami Sri Yukteswarji. Please bring a flower as a symbol of devotion to God and Guru, and a donation may be offered as a symbol of loyalty to SRF. Due to this service, the regular Inspirational Service will be cancelled.
The next Young at Heart Activity will be held on Sunday, May 13 from 12:30-2:00pm. All young-at-heart adults, ages 65 and over are invited to attend. The activity will include meditation, light refreshments, and a video of the 2003 YSS Convocation at Ranchi, featuring Bramacharini Mirabai of SRF/YSS ‘Anjali’ and ‘Jai Ma’ recordings.
Annual Retreat
Our Regional Retreat lead by monastics is scheduled this year from May 18 to May 20 at Garrison Institute, Garrison, NY. Registration opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, January 9th and involves two steps, please click here for details. Registrations may be completed online or by completing and mailing paper forms. We encourage you to register early as space is limited and rooms get filled quickly. We look forward to seeing you at the retreat.
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