Yogananda Monastics SRF YSS Convocation

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Yogananda Monastics SRF YSS Convocation episodes

August 26, 2023 Who Are We Really? Living in the World as a Soul | 2020 SRF Online World Convocation | Brother Govindananda
Aug 13, 2020 #SRFConvocation #Yogananda #ChildOfGod
“Who am I?” “Where am I headed?” “Is God hiding from me, or am I hiding from Him?” Such questions have a way of showing up repeatedly in the spiritual journey.
As part of the Day 4 (Wednesday) schedule of the 2020 SRF World Convocation, SRF monk Brother Govindananda will give a class about how in the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, we find not just theories and speculative answers to these questions but living truths that enable us to get answers from within.
The journey starts by changing how you think of yourself: Do not start it from where maya wants you to think you are — a limited human being. Start from the truth: You are a child of God. This class will explore how to cultivate the understanding and attunement that reveals that you are a spark of the Infinite — a soul — moving rapidly toward the realization of your oneness with God.
The 2020 Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation is a week of free online classes, meditations, virtual pilgrimages to ashram centers where Yogananda lived, kirtans (devotional chanting), and more—offering all seekers of higher consciousness and balanced spiritual living a unique experience of peace and joy.
This year SRF is honoring the 100th anniversary of Yogananda’s arrival in the West and the beginning of his worldwide work.
Paramahansa Yogananda viewed the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons as the very core of the teachings he was ordained to bring to the world as a special spiritual dispensation for the coming global civilization. To learn more and apply for the SRF Lessons: https://yogananda.org/lessons
In this class, Brother Govindananda refers to two other books by Paramahansa Yogananda and one by Yogananda’s guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar:
To read “God Talks With Arjuna,” Yogananda’s translation of and commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...
To read “Journey to Self-realization,” volume 3 of Yogananda’s Collected Talks and Essays: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...
To read “The Holy Science” by Yogananda’s guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...
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If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org#SRFConvocation #Yogananda #WhoAreWeReally? #ChildOfGod #SelfRealization #KriyaYogaMeditation
57 min
August 25, 2023 Life in the Ashram (SRF Nuns) | 2020 SRF Online World Convocation | Sister Madhuri
Aug 14, 2020 #SRFConvocation #Yogananda #AshramLife
What is it like to enter the ashram and spend one’s life as a monastic disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda? Is it different from the life of the devotee in the world? How does the inner spirit of renunciation apply to all?
SRF nun Sister Madhuri delivers a class as part of the Day 6 (Thursday) schedule for the 2020 Convocation which will open a window into the monastic path as lived by SRF nuns in the ashrams of Paramahansa Yogananda.
This class will include a video of daily life in the ashram, showing what it means to give your life wholeheartedly to God; the caring and loving guidance each monastic disciple receives; the opportunities to serve others; and how the disciple — through years of deepened efforts in meditation accompanied by the steadfast desire to change — finds herself living a life rich with God and Guru’s love, peace, and joy. This class will be of special interest to women considering a monastic life, but all are welcome to attend.
The 2020 SRF World Convocation is a weeklong program of classes on Paramahansa Yogananda’s “how-to-live” teachings and meditation techniques, online guided group meditations and kirtans (devotional chanting), virtual pilgrimage tours to the ashrams where the great guru lived and communed with God, and more.
This year SRF is honoring the 100th anniversary of Yogananda’s arrival in the West and the beginning of his worldwide work.
Paramahansa Yogananda viewed the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons as the very core of the teachings he was ordained to bring to the world as a special spiritual dispensation for the coming global civilization. To learn more and apply for the SRF Lessons: https://yogananda.org/lessons
If you wish to contact us about monastic life: [email protected]
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If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org#SRFConvocation#Yogananda#SRFNuns#AshramLife
49 min
August 24, 2023 Life in the Ashram (SRF Monks) | 2020 SRF Online World Convocation | Brother Sevananda
Aug 14, 2020 #SRFConvocation #Yogananda #AshramLife
This class, given by SRF monk Brother Sevananda, will provide a glimpse into the life of being an SRF monk, one who has dedicated himself to monastic discipline and meditation, prayer, and service to Paramahansa Yogananda’s worldwide mission. It will also give eligible male devotees the chance to consider whether a life in the ashrams of Self-Realization Fellowship might be for them.
This class on the life of the SRF monk will conclude with a short video that takes one further into the daily life and experience of those who are striving to follow, outwardly and inwardly, in the footsteps of our Guru on the path of outer as well as inner renunciation.
This event is part of the Day 6 (Thursday) schedule for the 2020 SRF World Convocation, a weeklong program of classes on Paramahansa Yogananda’s “how-to-live” teachings and meditation techniques, online guided group meditations and kirtans (devotional chanting), virtual pilgrimage tours to the ashrams where the great guru lived and communed with God, and more.
This year SRF is honoring the 100th anniversary of Yogananda’s arrival in the West and the beginning of his worldwide work.
Paramahansa Yogananda viewed the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons as the very core of the teachings he was ordained to bring to the world as a special spiritual dispensation for the coming global civilization. To learn more and apply for the SRF Lessons: https://yogananda.org/lessons
If you wish to contact us about monastic life: [email protected]
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If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org#SRFConvocation#Yogananda#SRFMonks#AshramLife
49 min
August 22, 2023 Satsanga (Questions and Answers) | 2020 SRF Online World Convocation | Brother Kamalananda
Aug 13, 2020 #SRFConvocation #Yogananda #Satsanga
As part of the Day 5 (Thursday) schedule of the 2020 SRF World Convocation, SRF monk Brother Kamalananda provides answers to questions submitted by Self-Realization Fellowship students and members on applying Paramahansa Yogananda’s "how-to-live" teachings in daily life.
The 2020 Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation is a week of free online classes, meditations, virtual pilgrimages to ashram centers where Yogananda lived, kirtans (devotional chanting), and more—offering all seekers of higher consciousness and balanced spiritual living a unique experience of peace and joy.
This year SRF is honoring the 100th anniversary of Yogananda’s arrival in the West and the beginning of his worldwide work.
Paramahansa Yogananda viewed the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons as the very core of the teachings he was ordained to bring to the world as a special spiritual dispensation for the coming global civilization. To learn more and apply for the SRF Lessons: https://yogananda.org/lessons
In addition to the Lessons, in his satsanga Brother Kamalananda mentions three other resources that can be a great aid to those on the spiritual path:
Paramahansa Yogananda’s “Where There Is Light: Insight and Inspiration for Meeting Life’s Challenges: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...
Paramahansa Yogananda’s “Scientific Healing Affirmations”: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...
And, a talk by Brother Anandamoy available as DVD or digital rental, “The Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita”: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...
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57 min
August 21, 2023 How Teens Can Live With Courage and Inner Assurance in Today’s World | 2020 SRF World Convocation | Brother Balananda
Aug 12, 2020
#SRFConvocation #Yogananda #SelfRealizationSRF monk Brother Balananda delivers a class on how, by embracing inner growth that builds both self-esteem and self-confidence, teens can learn to realize themselves as souls, made in the image of God—capable of accomplishing anything.
This class, which is primarily oriented towards SRF/YSS teens, will explore how they can develop a strong spiritual foundation — so that when tests, trials, and challenges come they will be able to intuitively receive the soul’s wisdom-guidance and support. The sturdier this foundation, the smoother life becomes, and the happier one will be.
This class is part of the Day 4 (Wednesday) schedule for the 2020 SRF Online World Convocation. The 2020 Convocation is a week of online classes, meditations, virtual pilgrimages to ashram centers where Yogananda lived, kirtans (devotional chanting), and more—offering all seekers of higher consciousness and balanced spiritual living a unique experience of peace and joy.
This year SRF is honoring the 100th anniversary of Yogananda’s arrival in the West and the beginning of his worldwide work. In celebration of this milestone, the 2020 Convocation—a truly worldwide event—is being offered to all for free.
To read Paramahansa Yogananda’s Introduction to the SRF Lessons, “Highest Achievements Through Self-Realization”: https://flipbooks.yogananda.org/15791...
To learn more and apply for the SRF Lessons: https://yogananda.org/lessons
If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org#SRFConvocation#Yogananda#SelfRealization
#LiveWithCourage#YogaMeditation
49 min
August 21, 2023 “At the Feet of the Guru”— Studying the New SRF Lessons | 2020 SRF Online World Convocation | Brother Saralananda
Aug 12, 2020 #SRFConvocation #Yogananda #KriyaYoga
SRF monk Brother Saralananda discusses how students of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons can make Paramahansa Yogananda’s living presence a tangible reality through their study of the Lessons—the very core of the Kriya Yoga teachings he was ordained to bring to the world.
In the Preface to the new SRF Lessons, Sri Daya Mata and Sri Mrinalini Mata write: “The scriptures of India teach the value of shravana — listening with reverence and attention to the instruc¬tion received at the feet of one’s guru. Let your reading of these Lessons be that kind of ‘listening,’ which fully imparts the meaning of the words to your mind and heart.” And Paramahansa Yogananda said: “When this body shall be gone, still my voice shall always speak through these Lessons.”
This class is part of the Day 4 (Wednesday) schedule for the 2020 SRF Online World Convocation. The 2020 Convocation is a week of online classes, meditations, virtual pilgrimages to ashram centers where Yogananda lived, kirtans (devotional chanting), and more—offering all seekers of higher consciousness and balanced spiritual living a unique experience of peace and joy.
This year SRF is honoring the 100th anniversary of Yogananda’s arrival in the West and the beginning of his worldwide work. In celebration of this milestone, the 2020 Convocation—a truly worldwide event—is being offered to all for free.
To read Paramahansa Yogananda’s Introduction to the SRF Lessons, “Highest Achievements Through Self-Realization”: https://flipbooks.yogananda.org/15791...
To learn more and apply for the SRF Lessons: https://yogananda.org/lessons
If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org#SRFConvocation#Yogananda#SRFLessons#KriyaYoga#SelfRealization
48 min
August 20, 2023 Harnessing the Power of the Mind | How-to-Live Inspirational Service | Brother Govindananda
Jul 31, 2020 #ParamahansaYogananda #SRF #Guru
SRF minister Brother Govindananda discusses Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings on how to harness the power of the mind through understanding its relationship to the spiritual eye and by applying the techniques of meditation taught in the SRF Lessons. Brother Govindananda explains that by practicing a powerful form of pranayama such as the Hong-Sau Technique, the yogi can gradually but surely bring the restless mind under control. He also shares how we can use other methods such as daily spiritual study and writing to enhance our ability to reach this goal.
In his #HowToLive teachings, Paramahansa Yogananda has given to people of all cultures, races, and creeds the means to free themselves from physical, mental, and spiritual inharmonies — to create for themselves a life of enduring happiness and all-round success.
To learn the science of meditation and the art of balanced spiritual living of the Kriya Yoga path: https://yogananda.org/lessons
To read the ebook of Yogananda’s “Autobiography of a Yogi”: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...
To read the ebook of Yogananda’s translation and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, “God Talks With Arjuna”: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...
To view the collection of ebooks available from SRF: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...
To subscribe to the SRF Newsletter or Self-Realization magazine: https://yogananda.org/subscribe
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45 min
August 19, 2023 The Guru—Guide to Eternal Freedom | How-to-Live Inspirational Series | Brother Anilananda
Jul 24, 2020 #SRFConvocation #Yogananda #SRF
SRF minister Brother Anilananda discusses the importance of having a true guru on the spiritual path, in this talk given at the 2014 SRF World Convocation.
He quotes Paramahansa Yogananda’s words: “Most people could not become millionaires in this lifetime no matter how much they wanted, because it would take several lifetimes for them to bring about the right circumstances. But…all of us, ‘being already made in the image of God, can attain Him in one lifetime by making the proper spiritual effort under the guidance of a true guru.’”
Brother Anilananda stresses that there are three ways in which we can cooperate and tune in with the Guru, who is trying to help us reach omnipresent liberation. “The Guru is our guide to eternal freedom,” he states. “To attune with him, we should remember the importance of love; and the techniques of meditation he has given us, which will help us go inside to awaken that love; and finally we must learn to ‘give that love to all.’”
This year the 2020 #SRFConvocation will be free of charge and fully online in celebration of SRF’s Centennial. To register for free and view the calendar of events including livestreamed talks, meditations, kirtans, classes on the meditation techniques taught by Paramahansa Yogananda, virtual pilgrimages to SRF locations, and more, go to: https://yogananda.org/convo2020
In his #HowToLive teachings, #Yogananda has given to people of all cultures, races, and creeds the means to free themselves from physical, mental, and spiritual inharmonies — to create for themselves a life of enduring happiness and all-round success.
To learn the science of meditation and the art of balanced spiritual living of the Kriya Yoga path: https://yogananda.org/lessons
To read the ebook of Yogananda’s “Autobiography of a Yogi”: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...
To view the collection of ebooks available from SRF: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...
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45 min
August 18, 2023 The Secrets of Spiritual Progress | How-to-Live Inspirational Series | Brother Jayananda
Jul 17, 2020 #Yogananda #SRF #KriyaYogaIn giving the answers to three secrets, SRF minister Brother Jayananda shares insights from Paramahansa Yogananda into how to progress on the spiritual path. The first secret has to do with knowing the true purpose of life. After revealing the answer to this, Brother Jayananda explains how to achieve this purpose by applying various universal methods of spiritual seeking found in the SRF/YSS teachings, especially that of the technique of Kriya Yoga.
This talk, which includes periods of chanting and meditation, was recorded at the SRF International Headquarters in May, 2020.
In his #HowToLive teachings, Paramahansa #Yogananda has given to people of all cultures, races, and creeds the means to free themselves from physical, mental, and spiritual inharmonies — to create for themselves a life of enduring happiness and all-round success.
To learn the science of meditation and the art of balanced spiritual living of the Kriya Yoga path: https://yogananda.org/lessons
To read the ebook of Yogananda’s “Autobiography of a Yogi”: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...
To read the ebook of Yogananda’s “God Talks With Arjuna”: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...
To read the ebook of Yogananda’s “Journey to Self-realization”: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...
To view the ebooks available from SRF: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...
To subscribe to the SRF Newsletter or Self-Realization magazine: https://yogananda.org/subscribe
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57 min
August 17, 2023 The Cosmic Motion Picture | How-to-Live Inspirational Service | Brother Bhumananda
Jul 10, 2020
SRF minister Brother Bhumananda shares insights into Paramahansa Yogananda’s stating that this world in which we live is—in an ultimate sense—a cosmic motion picture. He explains that although our life experiences seem so very real and compelling, the message from the great ones who know God—such as Jesus, Krishna, and the Self-Realization Fellowship lineage of Gurus—is that this ‘reality’ is not what it seems to be.
The great spiritual masters come to wake us up so that we can know what we really are: beings of light and consciousness.
This lesson is borne out in the Bible passage from the book of Matthew: “The ship was now in the midst of the sea tossed with waves, for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them walking onto the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were troubled, saying it is a spirit and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spoke unto them saying, ‘Be of good cheer. It is I. Be not afraid.’”
Of this miracle Paramahansa Yogananda explains: “A master who by actual realization perceives the entire cosmos as a dream of God, and all matter as condensed light and consciousness, rises above the laws governing material creation….If a sleeping man dreams he is drowning, his consciousness would suffer a painful sense of suffocation. But if he knew the art of controlling his dreams at will he could save his dream self simply by changing his dream thoughts to behold his dream body floating safely on the dream waters. Jesus, perceiving his body, the sea, and the conglomerate world as differentiated dream waves of consciousness…could by mere willing change the…electronic composition of his body so that weightlessly it could walk on water.”
#ParamahansaYogananda stated that Jesus and his close disciples practiced a form of yoga meditation very similar to Kriya Yoga. And it is through the practice of #KriyaYogaMeditation that a seeker after higher understanding can come to that realization that his or her essence is light and consciousness.Brother Bhumananda points out that when Jesus said, “The kingdom of God is within you,” the yogis of India would recognize that assertion as perfectly in harmony with yoga.
To teach seekers in the practice of Kriya Yoga meditation, Paramahansa Yogananda established the SRF/YSS Lessons as a comprehensive system for balanced spiritual living: https://yogananda.org/lessons
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To read Paramahansa Yogananda’s translation and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, God Talks With Arjuna: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...
To learn more about the SRF World Convocation, a yearly week-long immersion for SRF members and friends from around the world in the “how-to-live” teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda: https://yogananda.org/convocation
If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org#HowToLive#BalancedLiving#YogaMeditation#Sadhana#BhagavadGita
57 min