Chapel doors open! Let’s make way for the Divine.

The calendar below, lists Commemorative Services, Special events and other Services routinely held at our Chapel throughout the year. Some of these – as indicated – are temporarily suspended; and others will be updated, as and when we re-introduce them.

Our weekly, long-meditation schedule, is as follows:
Tuesday* : 6.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
Saturday*: 6.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. (Temporarily, on hold)
(*Four or five periods of meditation, from 20 to 45 minutes each, interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees, if unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants).

In addition, the Surrey Meditation Circle holds weekly meditations every Thursday, from 8.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. in White Rock.
For more information or to be added to their mailing list, please e-mail surrey1.srf@gmail.com

september 2023

03sep10:30 am11:30 amSunday School :-)1st Sunday, each month. (Concurrent with our regular Sunday Service: also, 10.30 - 11.30.)10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

03sep10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Meditation: Direct Perception of God. [**NOTE: 1st Sunday, each month: Service is followed by our monthly social brunch (pot-luck :-)). All are welcome].10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

05sep6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

07sep7:00 pm8:00 pmFeaturedJanmashtami - (Birth of Lord Krishna) - Special Commemorative Service (7.00 p.m.)A Divine Incarnation, He lived in the third millennium before Christ. As a mark of respect, we request that you bring a flower as well a donation, to be offered at this sacred service.7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

07sep7:00 pm8:20 pmThursday - Inspirational & Prayer Service - CANCELLED (Today ONLY)Today's Service is cancelled in lieu of our Commemorative Service beginning at 7.00 p.m, to celebrate and honour the birth of Bhagavan Sri Krishna.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

10sep10:30 am11:30 amFeaturedSunday - Reading Service - CANCELLED (Annual Retreat)Service Title: How to Spiritualize Business. [Please note: Our Service for today has been cancelled due to our Group's 2023 (Annual) Retreat. Apologies for any disappointment].10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

12sep6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

14sep6:39 pmNew Moon (Amavasya)6:39 pm

14sep7:00 pm8:20 pmThursday - Inspirational & Prayer ServiceTwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

17sep10:30 am11:30 amFeaturedSunday School - (CANCELLED for TODAY)3rd Sunday, each month. (Concurrent with our regular Sunday Service: also, 10.30 - 11.30)10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

17sep10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: The Unlimited Power of the Mind.10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

19sep6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

21sep7:00 pm8:20 pmThursday - Inspirational & Prayer ServiceTwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

24sep10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Be a Smile Millionaire.10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

26sep6:00 pm7:00 pmTuesday - Long meditation (3-hour Service) (Amended)Periods of meditation, lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. PLEASE NOTE: This Tuesday (only), the meditation service will culminate at 7.00 p.m.; and will be followed by our Commemorative Service (7.30 p.m.).6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

26sep7:30 pm8:30 pmFeaturedMaha'Samadhi - Lahiri Mahasaya (1828 - 1895) (Special Commemorative Service).The Great house-holder Yogi's final conscious exit from the body. "I am going home." (As a mark of respect, we request that you bring a flower as well as a donation, to be offered at this sacred Service).7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

28sep7:00 pm8:20 pmThursday - Inspirational & Prayer ServiceTwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

29sep2:57 amFeaturedFull Moon (Purnima)2:57 am

30sep7:30 pm8:30 pmFeaturedBirthday - Lahiri Mahasaya (1828) - Special Commemorative ServiceBorn in the village - Ghurni, Bengal, India. (As a mark of respect, we request that you bring a flower as well as a donation, to be offered at this sacred Service).7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

october 2023

01oct10:30 am11:30 amSunday School :-)1st Sunday, each month. (Concurrent with our regular Sunday Service: also, 10.30 - 11.30.)10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

01oct10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Our Immortal Nature. [NOTE: 1st Sunday, each month: Service is followed by our monthly social brunch (pot-luck :-)). All are welcome].10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

03oct6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

05oct7:00 pm8:20 pmThursday - Inspirational & Prayer ServiceTwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

08oct10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: The Example of a Saintly Life.10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

10oct6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

12oct7:00 pm8:20 pmThursday - Inspirational & Prayer ServiceTwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

14oct10:55 amNew Moon (Amavasya)10:55 am

15oct10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Living in Constant Remembrance of God.10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

15oct10:30 am11:30 amSunday School :-)3rd Sunday, each month. (Concurrent with the regular Sunday Service; also from 10.30 - 11.30). 10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

17oct6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

19oct7:00 pm8:20 pmThursday - Inspirational & Prayer ServiceTwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

22oct10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Spiritual Laws That Govern Healing.10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

24oct6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

26oct7:00 pm8:20 pmThursday - Inspirational & Prayer ServiceTwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

28oct1:24 pmFeaturedFull Moon (Purnima)1:24 pm

29oct10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: How to Read Others' Character, and Improve Our Own.10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

31oct6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

november 2023

02nov7:00 pm8:20 pmThursday - Inspirational & Prayer ServiceTwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

05nov2:00 am2:00 amFeaturedDaylight Saving Time - ends!Clock goes back by one hour.2:00 am - 2:00 am

05nov10:30 am11:30 amSunday School :-)1st Sunday, each month. (Concurrent with our regular Sunday Service: also, 10.30 - 11.30.)10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

05nov10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: The Scientific Art of Living. [NOTE: 1st Sunday, each month: Service is followed by our monthly social brunch (pot-luck :-)). All are welcome].10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

07nov6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

09nov7:00 pm8:20 pmThursday - Inspirational & Prayer ServiceTwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

12nov10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: The Universal Appeal of Yoga; India's Ancient Spiritual Science. 10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

13nov1:27 amNew Moon (Amavasya)1:27 am

14nov6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

16nov7:00 pm8:20 pmThursday - Inspirational & Prayer ServiceTwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

19nov10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Giving Thanks for Life's Blessings.10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

19nov10:30 am11:30 amSunday School :-)3rd Sunday, each month. (Concurrent with the regular Sunday Service; also from 10.30 - 11.30). 10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

21nov6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

23nov7:00 pm8:20 pmThursday - Inspirational & Prayer ServiceTwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

26nov10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: How to Dissolve the Causes of War.10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

27nov1:16 amFeaturedFull Moon (Purnima)1:16 am

28nov6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

30nov7:00 pm8:20 pmThursday - Inspirational & Prayer ServiceTwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

december 2023

03dec10:30 am11:30 amSunday School :-)1st Sunday, each month. (Concurrent with our regular Sunday Service: also, 10.30 - 11.30.)10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

03dec10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Inner Resources of Energy and Health. [NOTE: Our monthly 'social brunch' on the 1st Sunday of each month, is cancelled for today. Devotees, friends and family are invited to attend our annual Christmas party]10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

03dec12:30 pmFeaturedchristmas party - To be confirmed. (in lieu of Dec. 03 social brunch)Celebrating the spirit of the season!!! Friends and family welcome. 12:30 pm Crossreach Seniors Centre, 3348 West Broadway, Vancouver

05dec6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

07dec7:00 pm8:20 pmThursday - Inspirational & Prayer ServiceTwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

10dec10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: How to Create Dynamic Will Power.10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

12dec3:32 pmNew Moon (Amavasya)3:32 pm

12dec6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

14dec7:00 pm8:20 pmThursday - Inspirational & Prayer ServiceTwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

16dec10:00 am6:00 pmFeaturedAll-Day Christmas MeditationLive-stream tune-in with SRF Mother Centre's online meditation Service led by a monastic. Those who cannot stay for the entire Service, may leave during the intermission from 2.00 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. Those unable to attend the first session, are advised to not arrive for only the second half. All are requested to maintain silence and the sanctity of the special occasion. Please bring a fruit and a donation in an envelope, as a devotional offering. [Yogananda ji said: I am giving this special blessing to you all, that if you meditate deeply during the Christmas period, you will feel the presence of Christ].10:00 am - 6:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

17dec10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Attunement with the Christ Consciousness.10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

17dec10:30 am11:30 amSunday School :-)3rd Sunday, each month. (Concurrent with the regular Sunday Service; also from 10.30 - 11.30). 10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

19dec6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

21dec7:00 pm8:20 pmThursday - Inspirational & Prayer ServiceTwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

24dec10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: The Divine Nature of Christ.10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

24dec6:00 pm9:00 pmFeaturedChristmas-Eve ServiceA special Service to let our souls resonate with the love of Jesus the Christ. All are welcome. This three-hour Service will be interspersed with readings, chants, hymns and periods of meditation. If you are unable to stay for the entire duration, you may please leave during the hymns/chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

25decAll DayFeaturedMerry Christmas - (Chapel Closed)The Vancouver Meditation Group and its patrons wish all, a very joyous, healthy and meaningful Christmas. (All Day: monday) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

26dec4:33 pmFeaturedFull Moon (Purnima)4:33 pm

26dec6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

28dec7:00 pm8:20 pmThursday - Inspirational & Prayer ServiceTwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

31dec10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Higher Achievements in the New Year. [Blessed wishes to all ...]10:30 am - 11:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

31dec01janFeaturedChapel's New Year's Eve ServiceWish you and all loved ones, a very blessed and joyous 2023 :-) ... [Chapel will open at 8.30 p.m. for private meditations].(december 31) 11:30 pm - (january 1) 12:30 am Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

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