Meditation Service

Hello,

Welcome! Below you'll find information about this meditation service. If you have any questions, please send us a message.

In Divine Friendship

BRIEF INTRODUCTION:

• Our meditation circle follows the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, one of the prominent spiritual figures in the twentieth century and the pioneering father of Yoga in the West.
• Paramahansa Yogananda founded Self-Realization Fellowship in 1920 to make available the universal teachings of Kriya Yoga.
• Visit our Website for information about our Circle, Paramahansa Yogananda, and Self-Realization Fellowship.

WHAT MEDITATION TECHNIQUES DO WE PRACTICE?

• We practice the yoga techniques of meditation, concentration, and energization taught by Paramahansa Yogananda – including Kriya Yoga, a sacred spiritual science originating millenniums ago in India.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN OUR MEDITATIONS?

• All our meditation services are open to the public and we warmly welcome all sincere seekers.
• You do not need any background in meditation to attend our services, although it is helpful to study the meditation techniques provided the SRF Lessons for home-study.
• If no techniques are known, silently call on God in the language of your heart.

IS THERE A CHARGE FOR THE MEDITATION SERVICE?

• There is no charge for attending our services although there is a donation box for those who may wish to help cover our operating expenses.

HOW TO FIND US:

• 227 Elgin St (Knox Presbyterian Church)
• Access across the street from the Harvey's, via the side-door at the back of the Church's garden.
• Parking: street parking or City Hall underground parking ($2 max)
• Plan to arrive early, doors close 5 minutes before the service.

ARE WE AFFILIATED WITH KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH?

• We are not affiliated with the Knox Presbyterian Church but we are grateful for their hospitality.

DETAILED AGENDA:
The meditation service includes periods of prayer, chanting and silent meditation. The agenda is as follows:

1. Opening Prayer
2. Service Reading: Short devotional reading from Paramahansa Yogananda’s writings or SRF books.
3. Devotional Chanting
4. Meditation
5. Closing chant
6. Healing Service: At the close of the Meditation Service, time is spent in praying for those who are in need of healing, and for world peace.
7. Closing Prayer