Paramahansa Yogananda's Quotes

"The way to freedom is through service to others. The way to happiness is through meditation and being in tune with God... Break the barriers of your ego; shed selfishness; free yourself from the consciousness of the body; forget yourself; do away with this prison house of incarnations; melt your heart in all, be one with all creation."

"Be always with people who inspire you; surround yourself with people who lift you up. Do not let your resolutions and positive thinking be poisoned by bad company. Even if you cannot find good company to inspire you, you can find it in meditation. The best company you can have is the joy of meditation." 

Schedule of Services

 

SUNDAY SERVICES

Meditation Service 10:00-10:50 AM

Inspirational Service 11:00-12:00 PM

THURSDAY EVENING

Inspirational Service 6:30-8:00pm

FRIDAY EVENING

Energization exercises 6:30-6:45pm

Three-hour meditation 6:45-9:30pm

Contact Info

Self Realization Fellowship of New York City
217 East 28th Street
New York, NY 10016
212.689.3622

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Announcements

 

NYCC is open for Thursday, Friday, and Sunday Services. Our Bookroom is open on Sundays from 12:00-12:30 pm and Thursdays from 8:00 pm - 8:20 pm.  Click here for the details.

May 17-20: Registration opens on Monday, February 5 at 9 am for our annual Monastic-Led Silent Weekend Retreat, held from May 17-20 at the Garrison Institute in Garrison, NY.

Garrison Institute is a beautifully renovated former Capuchin monastery located on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River, surrounded by forest and fields. It is about fifty miles north of New York City. The serene ambience of the Institute, its picturesque surroundings and the various trails, ponds, meadows, and scenic overlooks on its grounds are conducive to deep meditation and silent spiritual retreat.

We look forward to sharing the joy and spiritual fellowship of the upcoming retreat with you this spring. 

Sunday, April 7: The Inspirational Service on Sunday, April 7, at 11:00 am will be led by Sister Usha.

Saturday, April 13: A One-Day Online Retreat on the theme of Divine Health, led by SRF/YSS members, will be held on Saturday, April 13, from 11:00 am-6:00 pm. The retreat will include periods of chanting and meditation, as well as affirmation practice and a recorded talk by Brother Saralananda. The video of the retreat will be available for viewing until Tuesday, April 16 at 1:00 am.

Sunday, April 14: The Young Adults Group will meet on Sunday, April 14 at 12:15 pm in the third floor social area. All young adults, ages 18-40, are invited to join in this hour of fellowship and discussion, followed by a vegetarian lunch.

Saturday, April 20: The monthly Six-Hour Online Meditation, led by SRF/YSS members, will be held on Saturday, April 20 from 11:00 am-5:00 pm. The service will include inspirational readings, and periods of chanting and silent meditation. There will be a thirty minute intermission at 2:00.

Sunday, April 21: Please join us on the third floor after the service from 12:00-1:00 for our monthly Fellowship Social. A vegetarian lunch will be served and all are welcome! This is a great way to get to know each other and share spiritual fellowship.

 

We deeply appreciate and welcome your support of the New York City Center. Your gift enables us to fund the vital services and activities that we offer to our members and larger community, and to maintain our sacred facilities.

Please choose from the following two funds where you would most like to have impact today:

 

General Operating Fund:

Your gift will help us to meet the day-to-day and highest priority general operating needs of the New York City Center.

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Building Fund:

Your gift will help support the care of our New York City Center property.

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There are two additional ways to make a donation to our New York City Center:

 

1. By credit card (phone): 

Please phone the SRF Mother Center at 818-549-5151 and indicate your donation is for the New York City Center “General Operating Fund” or the New York City Center “Building Fund”.

 

2. By check: 

Please make your check payable to Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) and write the name of New York City Center and “General Operating Fund” or “Building Fund” on the memo line of the check.

Please send check to:

Self-Realization Fellowship New York City Center
217 East 28th Street
New York, NY 10016

 

 

 

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