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. No registration is required. All are welcome to attend in a receptive spirit of harmony and soul oneness.

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; see ‘informal services’ below)
(*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 7.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. in White Rock.
For more information or to be added to their mailing list, please e-mail southsurrey.srf@yahoo.com

***NEW! Open Meditations***
Effectively immediately, we are holding the following informal Services at our Chapel:
Saturday: An ‘open meditation’ every Saturday evening; 5.45 p.m. to 8.45 p.m.. Doors open: 5.30 p.m. We tune in with an online meditation led by an SRF monastic, from a past Convocation. If unable to stay for the entire Service, you may leave at any time; preferably during a chant. Doors left open. 
Monday to Friday: Weekday mornings – an ‘open meditation,’ 6.00 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. This is an individual silent meditation alongside others. There are no scheduled prayers, chanting, or meditation periods. Each to his/her own practice in silence. Doors locked at 5.58 a.m.
Thursday: Meditation and Scriptural Study in English – God Talks with Arjuna – from 5.00 p.m. to 6.40 p.m. This precedes our regular ‘Thursday – Inspirational and Prayer Service’ starting at 7.00 p.m. [5.00 p.m. – self-directed Energization Exercises; 5.15 to 6.00 – Chant and Meditation; 6.00 to 6.40 – ‘Gita’ Reading].
Important Note:
Please definitely contact the ‘devotee’ leading the ‘open meditations’ via text (or call) before attending any of the Services. Pertinent contact information and additional details in re to these Services are available on the bulletin board in our Chapel. For any further queries, please e-mail: cc@vancouvermeditationgroup.org

Current Month

February 2025

02feb10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Uniting Your Will With God's Infinite Power. [NOTE: 1st Sunday, each month: Service is followed by our monthly social brunch (pot-luck :-)). All are welcome].10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

04feb6:00 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(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

09feb10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Does Satan Really Exist?10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

11feb6:00 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(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

12feb5:53 amFull Moon (Purnima)5:53 am(GMT-08:00)

16feb10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: The True Meaning of Self-Realization.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

18feb6:00 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(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

23feb10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: The Way to Mental Freedom.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

25feb6:00 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(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

27feb4:44 pmNew Moon (Amavasya)4:44 pm(GMT-08:00)

March 2025

02mar10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: The Eternal Blessings of a True Guru. [NOTE: 1st Sunday, each month: Service is followed by our monthly social brunch (pot-luck :-)). All are welcome].10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

04mar6:00 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(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

07mar7:30 pm8:30 pmMaha'samadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda (1952)The final conscious exit from the body. (As a mark of respect, please bring a flower as well as a donation, to be offered at the altar). Chapel doors open at 7.00 p.m.7:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

08mar8:00 am2:00 pmParamahansa Yogananda - Commemorative 6-hour Meditation["Premavatar - Incarnation of Divine Love"]. ***Special Maha'Samadhi Service. In person live-stream of SRF Mother Centre's 6-hour Commemorative Meditation led by an SRF Monastic. Service will have periods of devotional chanting on the hour, and an intermission from 11.00 - 11.30 a.m. Those unable to attend the first session, are requested to not arrive for only the second half. [Yogananda ji said: Read a little. Meditate more. Think of God, all the time]. ***Video available for viewing until Monday - March 11 @ 10.00 p.m. PST.8:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

09mar3:00 am3:00 amDaylight Saving Time - Begins!Clock moves forward by one hour (Saturday night/Sunday morning)3:00 am - 3:00 am(GMT-07:00)

09mar10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Choosing to Be Happy.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

09mar7:30 pm8:30 pmMaha'samadhi of Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri (1936)"The Lion has left his cage." "Gyanavatar - Incarnation of Wisdom." (As a mark of respect, please bring a flower as well as a donation, to be offered at the altar). Chapel doors open at 7.00 p.m.7:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

11mar6:00 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(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

16mar10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title - Do We Live One or Many Lives?10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

18mar6:00 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(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

23mar8:30 pm8:30 pmSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Getting Acquainted with God.8:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

25mar6:00 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(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

30mar10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Healing Through Understanding the Nature of Consciousness and Matter.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

April 2025

06apr10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: What Is Your Role in Life? [NOTE: 1st Sunday, each month: Service is followed by our monthly social brunch (pot-luck :-)). All are welcome].10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

13apr10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Peace: The Deeper Teachings of Jesus Christ.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

18apr12:00 pm1:00 pmGood Friday - Special ServiceMain Service: 12 noon to 1.00 p.m. Thereafter, Chapel will remain open for private meditation: 1.00 – 3.00 p.m.12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

20apr8:00 am9:00 amEaster Sunday - Sunrise ServiceThe Service will be followed by our traditional Easter Brunch (pot-luck) from 9.00 to 10.20 a.m.. Please bring a vegetarian dish, to share. 8:00 am - 9:00 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

20apr10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: The Resurrection of Christ within You.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

25apr12:00 pm1:00 pmGood Friday - Special ServiceMain Service: 12 noon to 1.00 p.m. Thereafter, Chapel will remain open for private meditation: 1.00 – 3.00 p.m.12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

27apr10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Concentration: Key to Communion with God.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

May 2025

10may7:30 pm8:30 pmSwami Sri Yukteswar Giri (1855 - 1936) - Birthday CommemorationDisciple of Sri Lahiri Mahasaya (1828) and Guru to Sri Paramahansa Yogananda (1952). (As a mark of respect, please bring a flower as well as a donation, to be offered at the altar)7:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

11may10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: God's Nature in the Mother.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

25may10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Understanding Life and Death.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.