Welcome to this photo essay of visits to SRF members and friends around the world made by Self-Realization Fellowship monastics in spring 2023.
The monks and nuns conduct a wide variety of inspirational events, including Kriya initiation ceremonies, lectures and classes on the “how-to-live” teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, weekend retreat programs, group meditations, kirtan devotional chanting, answering spiritual questions in satsanga, and providing individual spiritual counseling.
Trinidad and Tobago, Dominican Republic
In February, Brahmachari Francesco and Brahmachari Daniel traveled to the Caribbean.
Las Vegas
Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, New Orleans
In March, Brothers Bhimananda and Padmananda traveled to cities in Texas and Louisiana.
Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata, Cordoba
Atlanta Center
Brother Ishtananda and Brahmachari Sarat visited members at the SRF Atlanta Center in April.
Front Royal, Virginia
Los Gatos
Assisi, Padova, Venice, Rome
Brother Keshavananda gives a public lecture to an enthusiastic audience.
The Italian edition of Autobiography of a Yogi is a popular item at the book table.
Brother Keshavananda also gave a lecture to the public in nearby Venice.
Brother Vajrananda speaks to the Rome meditation group.
Brother Keshavananda with appreciative devotees.
Brother Bhumananda and Brother Vidurananda with members at the Sacramento Center.
Brother Bhumananda offers roses petals at the altar to commemorate the anniversary.
New York Retreat and Princeton, New Jersey
Brother Anantananda gives a class during the retreat.
Brahmachari Bhaskarananda with members.
Portland and Eugene
Brasilia — Launch of Portuguese Lessons
Curitiba and Londrina
London
The monks also visited with members at the London Center.
Aschaffenburg and Hamburg
Brother Sevananda
Brother Nikhilananda
Brahmachari Klaus
Nuns from the Nuremberg ashram also assisted at the event.
Seattle
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What joy has come in looking at these photographs. They are what I first engaged with after my morning meditation, such a lovely way to start the day. We are one family throughout the world. I feel so much love! Thank all of you, monastic and lay devotees, for making this possible and for sharing! Jai Guru!
Wonderful to see that SRF is thriving in so many locations across the globe. Congratulations to all for your excellent work extending Master's teachings and words across the globe !
Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful moments ! Inspiring
:pray::tone_light: Jai Gurú
Beautiful family... Thank you for sharing. Jai Guru!
Beautyful images with peaceful faces:pray::tone_light:
After all these years, It is so gratifying to see the growth of fervent devotees who have sprung up from Mothercenters tireless efforts to engage.
From the connections left by our Guru, fed by the tours of Brother Anandamot, then taken up by so many new Ministers, Monks and Nuns, we are reaqping a wondrous harvest of Souls, each and all so precious to God and Guru.
The full flowering of the Divine revalation is just starting to be revealed, glorious to behold.
Jai Gur, Jai SRF!
Love this photo blog! Thank you for sharing <3
It warms my heart to see the unity of Guru's influence throughout the world. We are one.
It is so inspiring to see all of Master's joyful devotees all over the world, all practicing the holy teachings and spreading peace and goodwill, understanding and joy to their communities and out around this earth. Thank you for showing us their radiant smiles and delight in the visits of our beloved monastics.
Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful and meaningful photos. It gives me so much hope seeing so many devotees from all over the globe.
How wonderful to see so many devotees in so many places around our globe. Thank you for sharing these! Peace.
A radiant bouquet of souls! Thank you for sharing this beautiful collection of photos. Jai Guru!