Welcome to the
San Francisco Meditation Group
Jesus said: “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
~ Matthew 18:20
We hope you will attend a group meditation at SFMG soon!
Paramahansa Yogananda said:
“Why shouldn’t you strengthen your own vibrations through fellowship with people seeking Self-realization, and by group meditation with them? This practice will fortify your own spiritual convictions; you will find that many seemingly insuperable barriers in your life will crumble and dissolve in the waters of meditation. Your devotion and love for God will commingle with the devotion and love of others. Divine bliss will radiate from you, helping all persons you meet.
If your spiritual progress is at a standstill, or is ebbing, the practice of meditation on God or on any of the Great Ones, in the company of other devotees, will uplift you from your precarious state. The proximity of others’ spiritual vibrations has the power of raising your own. Meditating with other devotees thus helps you to quicken your evolution. They inspire you on your climb up the ladder of Self-realization; and you, by your example, can also be helpful to them.”
Jai Guru!
As Paramahansa Yogananda first came to San Francisco in 1924, we begin to celebrate this blessed 100-year Anniversary
SFMG Chapel
Affirmation
Join us in affirming together as we seek guidance on
how best to continue serving Master’s work in San Francisco
“As we radiate love and goodwill to others,
we will open the channel for God’s love
to come to us. Divine love is the magnet
that draws to us all good.”
~ From Scientific Healing Affirmations
SFMG Sunday Readings Services
Tuesday Meditation Service
SRF Lessons Study Group
SFMG Service Opportunities
Volunteers needed!
SFMG is in need of willing volunteers to assist in
the smooth function of the chapel. If you are able to give
some of your time, please contact Volunteer Coordinator,
Elaine McGinnis at info@srf-sanfrancisco.org
If you are interested in learning more about the SRF Lessons from Self-Realization Fellowship, read the introductory Lesson here
(click on the image)
Upcoming Services
May
May 5
Anchor Yourself in God
May 10
Commemorative Service
7:00pm to 9:00pm with kirtan
May 12
Mother’s Day Monastic Video
May 19
Good Books – Aids on the Spiritual Path
May 26
Why Our Loved Ones Die
May 26
1:30pm to 7:30 pm Six-Hour Meditation
June
June 2
The Universe – God’s Magic Drama
June 9
Attuning Your Life to God’s Abundance
June 16
Ideals for a Balanced Education
June 23
International Day of Yoga Video, Bro. Devananda
June 30
Spiritual Foundations of World Brotherhood
Special Services and Events
Sunday, May 12
Mother’s Day Video Service
Sunday, May 26
Six-Hour Meditation 1:30pm to 7:30pm
Tuesday, June 4 and 5
Meditation and inspirational talk.
Potluck refreshments and fellowship to follow.
BBQ event at the Presidio Tunnel Top Visit with Bro. Jitananda and Bro. Maitrimoy.
Celebration of Master’s first visit to San Francisco 100 years ago.
Walk over to the Palace of Fine Arts after lunch.
Six Hour Meditation
Time: 1:30pm – 7:30pm
1:30pm
Energization Exercises
Opening Prayer
Inspirational Reading
Chant
2:30pm to 6:30pm
Chanting hourly at the half hour
7:15pm to 7:30pm
Healing Prayers and Closing
All are invited to join the meditation for as long as they wish.
*If you cannot stay for the whole meditation, it is fine to leave quietly during the chanting at the top of the hour.
Commemorative Services
January 5
Birthday of Paramahansa Yogananda (1893)
January 13
Paramahansa Yogananda Commemorative Meditation
March 7
Mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda (1952)
March 9
Mahasamadhi of Sri Yukteswar (1936)
March 29
Good Friday
March 31
Easter Sunday
May 10
Birthday of Sri Yukteswar (1855)
July 25
Mahavatar Babaji Commemoration Day
August 26
Janmashtami (Birth of Bhagavan Krishna)
September 26
Mahasamadhi of Lahiri Mahasaya (1895)
September 30
Birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya (1828)