November 2 - December 28
November 2 - December 28:
We will be collecting food for distribution to people in need in New York City from Sunday, November 2 until Sunday, December 28. A list of appropriate non-perishable food items can be found below. Thinking of the needs of others in our greater human family is a wonderful way to begin the holiday season.
November 2
November 2: We will begin a new "Chanting Service" led by one of our service readers in the main chapel on Sunday, November 2, from 12:30-1:30pm. The service consists of chants alternating with brief periods of meditative silence. Many devotees find extended chanting beneficial in deepening their meditations.
Please note that the NYC Marathon is this Sunday, so please alter your route accordingly if you are driving in.
November 8
Let us know you’re coming!
REGISTER NOW for our
November 8th silent retreat virtually led by Self-Realization Fellowship monastic
Bro. Satyananda titled “Pursuing Pratyahara” by clicking the link HERE.
Experience spiritual fellowship on a deeper level.
Join us for deep stillness and meditation.
Pratyahara, as outlined by the ancient sage Patanjali and recounted in the SRF Lessons by Paramahansa Yogananda,
means interiorization of the mind. This retreat will focus on how we can achieve this “withdrawal of consciousness
from the senses” in meditation — and thereby deepen our sadhana and experience of God.
The retreat will include:
🪷Group practice of the Energization Exercises
🪷A long period of meditation
🪷And periods of chanting
🪷Come prepared to sit still in deep silence.
Please note:
There will be a 35-minute intermission at 3:55pm. The 3rd floor will be open for
those who would like to bring a snack to have at that time.
In order to preserve the peace of those who have already passed hours in deep
meditation, we kindly ask anyone arriving during or after the period of chanting at
3:05 pm to join us in the 2nd floor chapel and remain there until the intermission.
Registration link:
https://bit.ly/3WHv4XZ
November 9
November 9 The Young Adults Group will meet on Sunday, November 9 at 12:15pm 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.
November 16
November 16: On Sunday, November 16 a recorded monastic talk entitled, Life Energy: The Power That Heals, by Brother Padmananda will be shown at 11:00am in the main chapel. In this talk, Brother explains that it is the life energy that sustains us and how it can be activated by willpower, chanting, affirmations, and cheerfulness to heal physical, mental, and spiritual disease.
November 22
November 22: Please join us for a day of fellowship and karma yoga on Saturday, November 22, from 10:00am-2:00pm. The day will begin with a short period of meditation followed by time for Seva (service) during which we will undertake several small, light, cleaning projects to beautify our spiritual home. The day will end with another short period of meditation followed by a delicious vegetarian lunch. This is a wonderful opportunity to help out and make new friends! All are welcome!
November 23
November 23: Please join us on the third floor after the service on Sunday, November 23 from 12:00-1:00pm for our Potluck Thanksgiving Social. If you are able, please bring a vegetarian dish, salad, or dessert to share. All are welcome!
November 27
November 27
On Thursday, November 27, the Inspirational Service has been cancelled, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.