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DFW Group eNewsletter September 2019 |
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Lahiri Mahasaya
The ancient spiritual science of Kriya Yoga was resurrected, after being lost to the ages, when the great guru Babaji initiated Lahiri Mahasaya in the year 1861 on the high Himalayan peak of Drongiri Mountain. Babaji bestowed this great duty on his disciple with these words: "The cries of many bewildered worldly men and women have not fallen unheard on the ears of the Great Ones, You have been chosen to bring spiritual solace through Kriya Yoga to numerous earnest seekers. The millions who are encumbered by family ties and heavy worldly duties will take new heart from you, a householder like themselves. You should guide them to understand that the highest yogic attainments are not barred to the family man. Even in the world, the yogi who faithfully discharges his responsibilities, without personal motive or attachment, treads the sure path of enlightenment."
The total inspiring account of this occasion can be found in the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi, Chapter 34, Materializing a Palace in the Himalayas.
Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda Self-Realization Fellowship Publishers
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Lahiri Mahasaya Commemoration Ceremonies
Mahasamadhi Ceremony
At 8:00 pm on Thursday, Sept. 26th we will hold our Lahiri Mahasaya Mahasamadhi Commemoration Service. Doors will be open at 7:30 pm. Please join us for this sacred ceremony. Bring a donation in an envelope and a flower as symbols of devotion and loyalty to God, Gurus, and the cause of SRF. Remember to save the fragrance of the flower for Lahiri Mahasaya.
Birthday Ceremony
At 8:00 pm on Monday, Sept. 30th we will hold our Lahiri Mahasaya Birthday Commemoration Service. Doors will be open at 7:30 pm. Please join us for this sacred ceremony. Bring a donation in an envelope and a flower as symbols of devotion and loyalty to God, Gurus, and the cause of SRF. Remember to save the fragrance of the flower for Lahiri Mahasaya. |
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Kirtan and Potluck Social Event
Our Meditation/Kirtan/Social event is Saturday, September 21st, 2019.
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 and popular event at our Chapel. You may join us for any or all parts of the days activities.
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Guided Meditation Services
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 at the end of June was $325,840. 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.
Thank you for your continued support of our local Building Fund. It is supported entirely by your generous donations. |
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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 - September 1 Man's Greatest Duty: to Remember God
- September 8 What is Salvation?
- September 15 Life--A Cosmic Motion Picture
- September 22 Hastening Human Evolution
- September 29 Finding God in Family Life
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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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