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Did you know that you can have a personal experience of inner peace and joy through meditation? Join us for an evening with Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Saralananda to explore how meditation can lead to the natural development of deep calmness and the awakening of spiritual consciousness that can transform all aspects of life.
In our world, where happiness is often fleeting, the practice of meditation introduces us to a deeper level of our being through which we can experience a more lasting inner peace and joy, even while going through the inevitable outer tests of life.
This talk will include a guided meditation suitable for both newcomers and veteran meditators.
Paramahansa Yogananda (author of the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi) founded Self-Realization Fellowship in 1920, at the behest of his line of renowned gurus, to teach worldwide the science of Kriya Yoga meditation — which enables a seeker to experience the underlying oneness that unites all people, all religions, and all life. Yogananda taught that a foundation for truly balanced and successful living comes from realization of the Divine within oneself through meditation.
Paramahansa Yogananda (1893 – 1952)
Brother Saralananda — whose name means “seeking the bliss of God through a life of simplicity” — has been a monk in the Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) monastic community for more than 30 years. Brother Saralananda, a member of the SRF Board of Directors, travels frequently throughout Europe, Canada, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, lecturing on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and conducting SRF retreats.
Unity Village, Grand Ballroom
500 Unity Circle North
Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64086
Free parking is available onsite.
All are welcome to join us for the group meditations, inspirational talks, and reception events scheduled with the visiting Self-Realization Fellowship monks during this weekend program. The monks will give talks on Paramahansa Yogananda’s Kriya Yoga teachings, sharing their helpful counsel on how to navigate life’s challenges as well as their own anecdotes about journeying on the spiritual path.
The class on the SRF meditation techniques is available only to those who are current or past students of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons. If you are not a current or past SRF student, we invite you to enroll in the SRF Lessons so that you may attend the classes on these powerful techniques, which are integral to the science of Kriya Yoga taught by Paramahansa Yogananda.
Friday, March 13
Saturday, March 14
Sunday, March 15
* Open to students of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons
** Open to Self-Realization Fellowship Kriyabans only
Kriya Yoga is the highest method of God contact. In my own search for God I traveled all over India, and heard wisdom from the lips of a number of her greatest masters. I can therefore vouch for the fact that in Self-Realization teachings are the highest truths and scientific techniques given to mankind by God and the Great Ones.
Kriya Yoga initiation is a sacred step on one’s spiritual journey that involves a deeper commitment to the Self-Realization Fellowship spiritual path and the establishment of the guru-disciple relationship with Paramahansa Yogananda and his lineage of enlightened masters. Learn more about the Kriya Yoga path of meditation.
Apply to Attend by February 27 (for Eligible Students)
SRF Lessons students who are eligible for Kriya Yoga initiation may log in or create an account to apply for Kriya Yoga by February 27 in order to attend the initiation ceremony to be conducted on March 14. Note: If you are not able to submit your application through the Member Portal or need technical assistance, you are welcome to contact the International Help Desk at helpdesk@yogananda-srf.org.
All current SRF Kriyabans are also welcome to attend the Kriya Yoga initiation ceremony.
If you are an SRF Kriyaban, but have not yet attended a Kriya Yoga initiation ceremony, please register for the ceremony by sending an email to Membership Services Kriya Yoga Registrar through KriyaRegistrar@yogananda-srf.org, or call +1 (818) 549-5151 no later than February 20.
If you have already attended a Kriya Yoga initiation ceremony, you do not need to register for the initiation but will be asked to show your SRF Kriyaban card in order to attend. Your Kriyaban card is now available on the SRF/YSS App on your phone. However, if you need a replacement card, please send an email to Membership Services Kriya Yoga Registrar through KriyaRegistrar@yogananda-srf.org, or call +1 (818) 549 5151 no later than February 20.
All events will be held at:
Unity Village, Grand Ballroom
500 Unity Circle North
Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64086S
Free parking is available onsite.
Hotel reservations at a discounted rate are available at the Unity Village Hotel. To make a reservation please call the hotel directly at (816) 251-3561 and mention the Kansas City Meditation Group or Self-Realization Fellowship.
Nightly rates are $149 – $204, plus tax. Hotel guests receive a complimentary continental breakfast. Room availability is limited so reserve your room soon.
Hotel contact details:
Unity Village Hotel
800 Unity Way
Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64086
Phone: (816) 251-3561
The events are geared toward adults, but children twelve years and older who are Self-Realization Fellowship students may attend if they wish. We are not able to accommodate younger children at the meetings.
We ask that no audio or video recordings (cell phone cameras included) be made during the events, and that still photography be limited to outdoor areas. Thank you for your cooperation.
