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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Map & Directions to the Center
Monastic Visit
Monastics from Mother Center will be visiting New York City Center from January 24 to January 31. Our services on January 26th, 27th and 29th will be led by our monastics. Come and join us for a period of spiritual renewal.
General Meeting
On Sunday January 29th, from 12.30 to 1.30pm we will have our annual general body meeting; all those who have been attending NYCC regularly are encouraged to attend.
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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