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DFW Group eNewsletter March 2020 |
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I Go to America
In a storeroom in 1920 at his Ranchi school Paramahansaji had a vision of America.
"'America! Surely these people are Americans!' This was my thought as a panorama of Western faces passed before my inward view...The vision continued; a vast multitude, gazing at me intently, swept actor like across the stage of consciousness.
The store room door opened; as usual, one of the young lads had discovered my hiding place.
'Come here, Bimal,' I cried gaily. 'I have news for you: the Lord is calling me to america!'
'To America?' The boy echoed my words in a tone that implied I had said 'to the moon.'
'Yes! I am going forth to discover America, like Columbus. He thought he had found India; surely there is a karmic link between those two lands!'"
Autobiography of A Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda Chapter 37, I Go to America Self-Realization Fellowship, Publishers |
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Centennial Open House Event March 1, 2020
To celebrate the Centennial Anniversary, of Self-Realization Fellowship founded by Paramahansa Yogananda, the DFW Meditation Group invites you to a special Open House on Sunday, March 1, from 10:45 am to 2:00 pm.
Call (972) 294-7161
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Special Commemoration Services for March 2020
Paramahansa Yogananda Mahasamadhi Commemoration Ceremony
Saturday, March 7th we will hold a Mahasamadhi Commemoration Service for Paramahansa Yogananda starting at 7:00 PM.
Please bring a flower as a symbol of devotion to God and Guru. The devotee should not smell the flower thus "taking" the scent for one's self a part of the gift meant for God. Also please bring a devotion in an envelope (provided) as a symbol of loyalty and faithfulness to the cause of SRF.
Chapel doors will open at 6:30 for those who wish to arrive early.
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Sri Yukteswar Mahasamadhi Commemoration Ceremony
Monday, March 9th we will hold a Mahasamadhi Commemoration Service for Sri Yukteswar at 8:00 pm.
Please bring a flower as a symbol of devotion to God and Guru. The devotee should not smell the flower thus "taking" the scent for one's self a part of the gift meant for God. Also please bring a devotion in an envelope (provided) as a symbol of loyalty and faithfulness to the cause of SRF.
Chapel doors will open at 7:30 for those who wish to arrive early.
Please note different start times for each Ceremony because of the weekend. |
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Daylight Saving Time Begins
Please set your clocks forward 1 hour by 2:00 am on Sunday, March 8.
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Kirtan and Social Event
Our Meditation/Kirtan/Social event is Saturday, March 21st, 2020.
The schedule for this day is as follows:
9:00 - 10:30 Meditation
10:30 - 10:45 Kirtan setup
10:45 - 12:00 Kirtan
12:00 pm - Potluck Social
Please come and join us for this enjoyable event at our Chapel.
You may join us for any or all parts of the days activities.
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2020 World Convocation Week July 26th-August 1st Westin Bonaventure Hotel
Convocation Registration will began February 10th. Those who are signed up for the Self-Realization Fellowship newsletter will receive event registration details in your inbox. |
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SRF Online Meditations and Online Study Groups are now active up to 6 times a day Monday through Friday. Visit this link for the calendar of service times. It will give you the times of services in your own Time Zone. Instructions to first prepare your environment and device are here in this link, including a FAQ list.
"Through this online center, we look forward to sharing with you the blessings of experiencing group meditation and study of Paramahansaji’s teachings, in fellowship with many other SRF members and friends from around the world."
In divine friendship,
Brother Chidananda President,
Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India
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Guided Meditation Services at Our Chapel
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 have now exceeded $376,392*. 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.>>One year ago we were at $300,000!!!
*Note: The amount shown is behind our current balance because of the delayed notices.
Thank you for your continued support of our local Building Fund. It is supported entirely by your generous donations.
When you wish to donate please go to our Donation page for instructions. At the end of this year our lease is up and we will be deliberating all of our options. |
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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 - March 1 Open House and Meditation
- March 8 Follow the Path of the Great Ones
- March 15 Seek God Through Kriya Yoga
- March 22 How to Get Along with Others
- March 29 In God Is All Happiness
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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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