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DFW Group eNewsletter October 2019 |
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Paramahansa Yogananda
"Everything the Lord has created is to try us, to bring out the buried soul immortality within us. That is the adventure of life, the one purpose of life. And everyone's adventure is different, unique. you should be prepared to deal with all problems of health, mind, and soul by commonsense methods and faith in God, knowing that in life or death your soul remains unconquered. You can never die. 'No weapon can pierce the soul; no fire can burn it; no water can moisten it; nor can any wind wither it...The soul is immutable, all-permeating, ever calm, and immovable.'* You are eternally the image of Spirit." *Bhagavad Gita II:23-24 --Paramahansa Yogananda Living Fearlessly How-to-Live Series Self-Realization Fellowship Publishers |
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2019 Monastic Visit Schedule with Brother Devananda and Brother Muktananda
Monday, September 30th
Tuesday, October 1st
Wednesday, October 2nd
Services Each Evening
Lunch on Wednesday
With Joy the DFW Meditation Group of SRF is hosting Brother Devananda and Brother Muktananda for 3 evenings of services and a lunch on Wednesday.
At 8:00 pm on Monday, Sept. 30th the ministers will lead our Lahiri Mahasaya Birthday Commemoration Service. Doors will be open at 7:30 pm.
Please join us for this sacred ceremony. Bring a donation in an envelope and a flower as symbols of devotion and loyalty to God, Gurus, and the cause of SRF.
Remember to save the fragrance of the flower for Lahiri Mahasaya.
Visiting Minister’s Schedule
Monday, September 30th
8:00 pm Lahiri Mahasaya Birthday Commemoration Service
--This Service will be led by visiting ministers. Doors will be open 30 minutes early.
Tuesday, October 1st
6:30 - 8:00 pm-- Meditation and Kirtan Service
8:00 - 9:00 pm-- Refreshments and Fellowship
Wednesday, October 2nd
11:30 am-- Lunch at Sarwal's home-
5045 Castle Creek Lane, Plano, TX 75093
Everyone is invited for lunch and fellowship with the ministers.
Please RSVP for lunch by text to Sharu at (469) 758-9476 or email bilalpur.snigdha@gmail.com
6:30 - 8:00 pm-- Meditation and Satsanga*
*Leave your satsanga questions for Brother in the front room box.
8:00 - 9:00 pm-- Refreshments and Fellowship
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October 2019 -- Fall DFW Lake Texoma Retreat
On October 19th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm we will hold our bi-annual retreat at Lake Texoma, Texas. The details of the day's activities are still being worked on, however, the times of events will be the same as in the past. We will send updated information with a reminder of this event.
Those who have attended this retreat will attest to the divine upliftment that this day provides. Coming together like this will recharge your spiritual battery with long lasting effects. The location and home of Ms. Lynn Meyer has a divine quality which allows one to put aside all mental burdens for a day, and concentrate on the Guru and his teachings.
We have signup sheets in the foyer of our chapel for ride-sharing and food. We do need to have the number of attendees for seating and food. If you can not be at the chapel to sign the sheets please send an email to coordinator@srfdallasfortworth.org so we can add you as an attendee. We would also like to know if you have a preference for gluten free or dairy free food.
More information on the retreat including what to bring, map and directions, can be found on our website here.
If you plan to come from outside our local Dallas Fort Worth area please send your attendance and any food preferences to the above email address.
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Guided Meditation Services
Remember: The first Saturday of each month will be a three hour Guided Meditation Service.
Guided Meditations offer a unique opportunity for our members to incorporate the benefits of a long meditation in a group setting which strengthens the vibrations for all participants. Many students find that Guided Meditations inspire them to perform the techniques more faithfully and with deeper concentration. To receive the most benefits of this service one is encouraged to attend all three hours.
Please enter and leave on the hour.
No details of the techniques will be given by the leader. If you wish to get the techniques of meditation as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda you must subscribe to the SRF Lessons. |
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Chapel 2020 Building Fund
Our Local Building Fund donations total, at the end of July, was $334,706. The fund is held by Mother Center and is under their tax exempt status. We receive an accounting of the updated balance periodically from Center Department.
Thank you for your continued support of our local Building Fund. It is supported entirely by your generous donations. |
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Monthly Calendar
Visit our DFW-SRF Monthly Calendar often to view our latest activities. New events come up or change periodically and we will update the calendar and announce these at our services. |
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DFW-SRF Sunday 11:00 am Readings Service Topics - October 6 The Most Tempting Temptation
- October 13 Practical Methods for Spiritual Growth
- October 20 Reincarnation
- October 27 Cultivate Your Desire for God
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Dallas Fort Worth Meditation Group Services
Please join us for our services at any of these times:Wednesday evening Meditation Service at 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday morning 3 hour Meditation Service at 9:00 -12:00 pm
(Please enter and leave on the hour while chants are playing.)
Sunday morning Meditation Service at 10:00 am -10:45 am
Sunday morning Reading Service at 11:00 am -12:00 pm
Sunday School for children ages 5 to 12 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm.
Sunday Service for Teens. The 1st Sunday of every month at 11:00 am.
Please note that the chapel is only open during the above times.
As the official branch of SRF in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, our meditation group has been meeting continuously since 1972. Our History.Email: connect@srfdallasfortworth.org
Phone: (972) 294-7161
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For those who are new to Self-Realization FellowshipSelf-Realization Fellowship (SRF) has more than 500 temples, retreats, ashrams and meditation centers around the world offering all interested seekers the opportunity to come together to experience the power of group meditations. Additional information about meditation with videos and the world wide work of SRF can be found on the international web site;Self-Realization Fellowship |
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