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Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF)

173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

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January

31dec01janChapel's New Year's Eve ServiceWish you and all loved ones, a very blessed and joyous 2025 :-) ... [Chapel will stay open at the culmination of the Tuesday long-meditation at 9.00 p.m., for private meditations till the start of the New Year's eve Service].(December 31) 11:30 pm - (January 1) 12:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

02jan7:00 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. All are welcome.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

05jan10:30 am11:30 amSunday School :-)1st Sunday, each month. (Concurrent with the regular Sunday Service; also from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.).10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

05jan10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Kriya Yoga: Universal Science of God-Realization [NOTE: 1st Sunday, each month: Service is followed by our 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.

05jan7:30 pm8:30 pmParamahansa Yogananda - Birthday (1893)Birth name: Mukunda Lal Ghosh (1893 - 1952). Honour the Guru-disciple oneness. Special Commemorative Service: 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. [As a mark of respect, we request that you bring a flower as well a donation, to be offered at this sacred altar. The Service will be followed by a social event to celebrate the Yogavatar's Birthday].7:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

07jan6:00 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.

09jan7:00 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. All are welcome.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

11jan8:00 am2:00 pmParamahansa Yogananda - Commemorative Meditation["Premavatar - Incarnation of Divine Love"]. ***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].8:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

12jan10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Awakening Divine Memory.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

14jan6:00 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.

16jan7:00 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. All are welcome.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

19jan10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: How to Be Stronger than Life's Trials and Tests 10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

21jan6:00 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.

23jan7:00 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. All are welcome.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

26jan10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Making the Most of Sundays.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

28jan6:00 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.

30jan7:00 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. All are welcome.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

February

02feb10:30 am11:30 amSunday School :-)1st Sunday, each month. (Concurrent with the regular Sunday Service; also from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.).10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

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.

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.

March

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.

02mar10:30 am11:30 amSunday School :-)1st Sunday, each month. (Concurrent with the regular Sunday Service; also from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.).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.

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

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

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.

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