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    Invitation

    It is our pleasure to announce that Self-Realization Fellowship monastic disciples will be visiting Rio de Janeiro, October 20–22, 2023, to meet with members and friends of Paramahansa Yogananda’s spiritual family. There will be inspirational programs, meditation classes, and a Kriya Yoga initiation. You can find the complete schedule of the program in the "Schedule" Tab above.

    We welcome your participation in this spiritual weekend and hope that it will serve as an opportunity for you to share in the experience of divine fellowship, as well as to deepen your understanding and practice of our Guru’s teachings. While we recognize that some of you may not be able to attend the whole weekend, we encourage you to participate as much as you can in these special meetings.

    You are most welcome to bring family and friends to the inspirational programs. Please note that anyone wishing to attend classes on the meditation techniques will be asked to show a student or Kriyaban card for admittance. Newcomers interested in studying the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda may attend these classes by enrolling for the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, either before or during the weekend program. Further information and applications for the Lessons are available on our website, or at the event itself.

    Important information for SRF Lessons students and Kriyabans wishing to attend the Kriya Yoga Ceremony:

    • If you are not yet a Kriyaban and wish to apply for Kriya, you are welcome to download and complete the personal report and Kriya pledge below, and return them to the Mother Center no later than August 20, 2023. An email address ― RioKriya23@yogananda-srf.org ― has been created for the use of SRF Lessons students wishing to apply for Kriya Yoga so that they can send their personal report and pledge. Please allow at least two weeks before Mother Center contacts you by phone or email. (Note that this email address is only temporary and will no longer function after the applications have been received.) If you understand English, we encourage you to submit your Kriya application directly through the Member Portal even if you complete it in Portuguese.
    • If you are a Kriyaban and have not attended a Kriya Yoga ceremony: please register by sending an email to KriyaRegistrar@yogananda-srf.org, or call +1 (818) 549 5121 no later than August 20, 2023.

    • If you have already attended a Kriya Yoga ceremony, you do not need to register for the initiation but will be asked to show your Kriyaban card in order to attend. If you need a replacement card please send an email to KriyaRegistrar@yogananda-srf.org, or call +1 (818) 549-5121 no later than August 20, 2023.

    It is through your generosity that we are able to bring events like this to truth-seeking souls around the world, and we deeply appreciate any contribution you are able to make — through your meditation group or during the monastics’ visit — to help us continue our efforts to spread Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings.

    We joyously anticipate meeting with you to share the inspiration of our Guru’s soul-revealing Kriya Yoga teachings. He told us: “Those who sincerely seek Him will surely find Him. Those who want to love the Lord and yearn to enter His kingdom, and who sincerely wish in their hearts to know Him, will find Him. You must have an ever-increasing desire for Him, day and night. He will acknowledge your love by fulfilling His promise to you throughout eternity, and you shall know joy and happiness unending.”

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    Schedule

    Schedule: Rio de Janeiro 2023

    Friday, October 20

    • 19:00 – 20:00 ― Public Lecture with Guided Meditation
    • 20:00 – 20:45 ― Informal Reception

    Saturday, October 21

    • 8:00 – 9:30 ― Energization Exercises and Meditation
    • 10:00 – 10:45 ― Technique Review Class I*
    • 11:00 – 12:00 ― Technique Review Class II*
    • 17:00 – 20:00 ― Kriya Yoga Initiation**

    Sunday, October 22

    • 8:00 – 8:45 ― Meditation
    • 9:00 – 10:30 ― Kriya Yoga Review Class**
    • 11:00 – 12:00 ― Inspirational Service
    • 14:00 – 15:00 ― Closing Program

    * Open to students of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons
    ** Open to Kriyabans only

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    Location & Contact Information

    Location & Contact Information

    Events to be held at:

    Windsor Florida Hotel
    Rua Ferreira Viana 81 – Flamengo
    Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22210-040
    Central de Reservas: +55 (21) 2195-7800
    eventos.florida@windsorhoteis.com.br

    For further information:


    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.

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