SRF Monastics visit and Kriya initiation Ceremony
October 04, 2024 to October 06, 2024
Friends and Family are warmly invited
Discover the Joy of seeking God together …
Cherish the experience … Light the flame of love and soul-yearning …
***FRIDAY NIGHT*** Free Public Lecture, on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and the science of Kriya Yoga meditation. Delivered by Bro. Bhumananda – a veteran monk of the Self-Realization Fellowship monastic order.
The one-hour talk will include a guided meditation that will provide attendees a chance to experience simple but powerful meditation techniques. No special beliefs or previous experience required.
***WEEKEND*** Lectures, Classes and ‘Kriya Yoga’ initiation Ceremony.
Conducted by Bro. Bhumananda and Bro. Vidurananda.
Yogananda said … Every spiritual thought you think, will be your eternal friend. And every evil inclination you acquire, will be your enemy for a long, long time; it will pursue you, until you slay it. Remember that.
Balance material and spiritual duties in your life; that will bring you supreme happiness.
~Awake, sleep no more~
Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings include a system of ancient meditation techniques as part of the science of Kriya Yoga. These techniques are available through the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons.
Author of the best-selling spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi, this beloved world teacher came to America in 1920 from his native India, and was one of the early pioneers of yoga in the West, where he lived and taught for an extended period (more than 30 years). He is widely recognized as the Father of Yoga in the West and was recently the subject of an award winning documentary film, “AWAKE: The Life of Yogananda”. He founded Self-Realization Fellowship (1920) and Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (1917), both of which continue to spread his spiritual legacy worldwide.
Location (all events):
UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 3B7.
https://robsonsquare.ubc.ca
Front Desk: 604-822-3333
***ALL events will be held at the ‘Classroom Level.’
NOTE: Signage at venue for pertinent rooms, including the Theatre
Free Public Lecture No Registration Needed |
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| October 04 (Friday) | |
| * 6.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m. | Doors open. Access to literature and information sections. |
| * 7.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. | Public Lecture with Guided Meditation |
| * 8.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. | Light refreshments and access to literature and information sections. |
Weekend Events Registration RequiredTo attend the weekend events, devotees need to be “SRF Lessons” students and need to register. Please bring either a printed paper version of your SRF/YSS membership card, or the digital membership card available via the “SRF/YSS” App for mobile devices. (If you have an older version of this App, you may need to update it to find the membership card.) We very much appreciate your help here — your timely registration makes planning much easier, allowing for a better weekend for everyone! To attend the Kriya Ceremony, devotees need to register as above, and need to satisfy either one of the following eligibility criteria: a) be a Kriyaban who has already received Kriya initiation in the past, and has a Kriyaban card; |
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| October 05 (Saturday) | |
| * 08.30 a.m. – 09.00 a.m. | Literature and Information booths open |
| * 09.00 a.m. – 09.45 a.m. | Meditation (Doors open at 8.30, for private meditation) |
| * 10.00 a.m. – 10.45 a.m. | Energization-Exercises Review Class (Open to students of SRF Lessons) |
| * 11.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. | Hong-Sau and Aum Techniques Review Class with guided meditation* |
| * 5.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. | Kriya Yoga Initiation** |
| October 06 (Sunday) | |
| * 08.30 a.m. – 10.00 a.m. | Kriya Yoga Review Class** |
| * 10.30 a.m. – 11.15 a.m. | Guided Meditation |
| * 11.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. | Closing inspirational Service & “Lake Shrine Dedication” video |
| * 12.45 p.m. | Light refreshments and fellowship |
— * Open to students of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons
— ** Open to Kriyabans and New Initiates only. Display of the Kriyaban Card or blue ‘Kriya Admittance’ Card, is mandatory.
Please note: Volunteers from the SRF Membership Services International Help Desk (IHD) will be available to answer any technical questions you may have about SRF’s digital offerings and SRF programs.
They can provide an overview of all online services, including downloading and navigating the SRF/YSS App, etc.; as well as also help attendees sign up for the SRF Lessons, or answer any questions about the availability of all the Lessons. They can also confirm if you are a registered Lessons student or Kriyaban (if you forgot your card). Contact the International Help Desk at helpdesk@yogananda-srf.org
— All events are geared towards adults, but children twelve years and older, who are Self-Realization Fellowship students, may attend if they wish; they also need to register. We are unable to accommodate younger children at the meetings.
— No audio or video recordings are permitted during the events. For the benefit of attendees, an assigned photographer will click photographs, and some of these will be available for later viewing. Your co-operation in this matter is sincerely appreciated.
Accommodation:
The venue is in the very vibrant heart of downtown Vancouver and offers several popular properties that are located within 1 km distance. No special rates have been negotiated. Interested attendees may please peruse online options, based on personal choices.
Top Hotels Closest to Robson Square in Downtown Vancouver | Hotels.com
Hotels near UBC Robson Square (travelmuse.com)
https://www.expedia.ca/Robson-Square-Hotels.0-l6072287-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels
Guests may also pursue options under:
Airbnb: Downtown Vancouver Vacation Rentals & Homes – Vancouver, Canada | Airbnb
Vrbo: https://www.vrbo.com
Hostels: HI Canada | HI Canada | HI Vancouver Downtown Hostel (hihostels.ca)
Cuisine:
Several restaurants within walking distance in the neighbourhood offer a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan fare, among others. Attendees may please browse online, based on personal choices; or may enquire with local devotees as feasible. The predominant office surroundings also offer compact food-courts on the lower level of several buildings.
Parking:
UBC Robson Square is located in downtown Vancouver on Robson Street, between Hornby and Howe Street. The campus entrance is located on the Plaza Level and may be accessed by stairways on either side of Robson at Howe Street, or by the elevator from the underground parkade. There is a wheelchair accessible entrance on the corner of Hornby and Robson Streets that connects to all levels of the campus.
Vehicles (convenient locations) –
** 800 Robson St. (Lot 189). Head South on Howe St., to the corner at Nelson St. Parking lot entrance is to the right, just before Nelson. (Howe St. is one-way). On entering the parking lot, follow the directional signs to UBC Robson Square. Patrons may click Robson Square (Indigo Lot #189) – Underground Parking (parkopedia.ca) for updates and more information on payment methods. NOTE: Limited meter street parking may also be available on Howe and Hornby Street.
** 777 Hornby (this is the closest) – Robson Square Parking — Find Vancouver Parking Near Me (preciseparklink.com). The rates are as follows:
WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS:
Per 30 minutes (all day): $4.23
Daily max (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM): $15.62
Evening max (6:00 PM – 12:00 AM): $15.62
Overnight max (12:00 AM – 6:00 AM – Gates closed): $15.62
** 840 Howe Street – Robson Court – Lot 952 – Find Vancouver Parking | Impark Lot Map Search
Bicycles – Racks are located outside the front doors on the plaza level. They are to the left of the doors, as one goes inside.
Transportation:
Airport Shuttle – For any guests considering using an airport shuttle to their hotel, please liaise with the hotel directly.
To reach the shuttle pick-up area, please follow the signs for ‘Ground Transportation’ and ‘Courtesy Shuttles.’ At YVR’s Main Terminal, there are two shuttle pick-up areas: International Terminal – pick-up is on Level 3, adjacent to the US Trans-border check-in area. Domestic Terminal (an extension of the same building) – pick-up is also on Level 3, adjacent to the Domestic check-in area.
YVR Airport Skytrain – is the quickest way to get from Vancouver International Airport (linked to the Domestic Terminal) to downtown Vancouver. Travel time: about 25 minutes. The YVR (Vancouver) – Airport ‘Canada Line’ station is located above the covered parking garage at the airport.
Metro/Skytrain – The Burrard, Granville, and Vancouver City Centre SkyTrain stations are located within walking distance of the campus / event venue. Buses stop near the campus on Burrard, Georgia, and Howe Streets. The SeaBus (off Waterfront Skytrain station) for travel to/from the North Shore docks (Lonsdale Quay – North Vancouver) is about 15 minutes by foot.
Home | TransLink – Metro Vancouver’s transportation network – offers numerous options (by skytrain and bus) for finding your way around the city and its many suburbs. Discover more and plan your route online.
Ride-hailing services – UBER and LYFT; as well as several private (local) taxi companies are very popular.
Special Needs:
Attendees (potentially) in need of any ‘special access’ assistance or with other related/unrelated requirements/queries, are requested to please send an e-mail to: contact@vancouvermeditationgroup.org
Elevator access: Via the entrance on Hornby Street.
Fundraising:
Voluntary donations to be used for the support and spread of Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings are a Divine privilege and are very welcome. Options to donate will be available at the venue, or can also be initiated online.
For further information about this event, please e-mail: tours@vancouvermeditationgroup.org
To know more about meditation and the teachings of Self-Realization Fellowship, please visit: www.yogananda.org
To enrol in the SRF Lessons, please visit: www.yogananda.org/lessons
