Los Angeles— This summer, thousands of yogis from around the world will gather to experience divine inspiration, communion, and Kriya Yoga The teachings of Paramahansa Yoganandaa world-renowned teacher and best-selling author of spiritual classics Autobiography of a Yogi.
The Self-Realization Fellowship World Conference will be held July 14-20. They met for the first time in 20 years at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles.19 — It will be streamed live for free, so you can join from anywhere in the world. Last year, more than 22,000 participants from over 130 countries attended the conference online.
Paramahansa Yogananda, widely regarded as the father of yoga in the West, founded this annual tradition in 1950 to offer aspiring yogis an opportunity to step away from their everyday lives and immerse themselves in spiritual classes, devotional singing, group meditation and receive practical instruction on how to successfully face the challenges of everyday life.
“Because we are all seekers of bliss, we desire to try and experience for ourselves a universal truth that exists in all people and can be felt by all,” Yogananda says. “This state is not someone’s invention; it is already there; we just have to discover it.”
Events at this year’s gathering, led by monks and nuns from the Self-Realization Fellowship, include:
- Meditation and Satsanga Brother Chidananda, President of the Self-Realization Fellowship (a Satsanga It can be translated as follows: “Communion with the Truth” and The talk is based on questions from members and friends.
- Daily Lectures Paramahansa Yogananda’s “How to Live” Teachings
- Group Meditation Every morning and every night
- Meditation techniques class According to Yogananda’s teachings Self-Realization Fellowship LessonIf you would like to join a technical class, lesson Before the convocation.
- Kirtan (Chanting of prayers) Led by monks and nuns from the Self-Realization League Kirtan group
- Satsanga (Informal talk based on questions from members and friends of the Self-Realization Fellowship)
- Spiritual fellowship It will be held in person and online, with online participants having the opportunity to meet informally with monks and other congregation participants from around the world.
- Virtual and in-person pilgrimage tours Sacred sites throughout California where Paramahamsa lived and worked, including the Self-Realization Fellowship International Headquarters, the Lake Shrine, the Hollywood Temple, and the Encinitas Ashram Center.
During the “Way of Life” period Meetingmonks and nuns of the Self-Realization Fellowship insight Paramahansa Yogananda’s Kriya Yoga Participants will give teachings, sharing their own experiences on the spiritual path and offering advice on how to overcome life’s challenges. Lectures We will focus on topics such as: Finding joy in life, the love and wisdom that comes from reflection, intuition, and meditation for success.
Brother Chidananda, President of the Self-Realization Fellowship, at a recent meeting
Photo courtesy of Self-Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles, CA
“When we go within and get in touch with our own soul consciousness, and when we do that with other souls, when we are all operating collectively, at least for a short time, at that higher soul consciousness level, we automatically develop love, we automatically develop respect and gratitude that deepens into the sweetest sacred friendship,” says Brother Chidananda, president of the Self-Realization Fellowship.
Monks and nuns from the Self-Realization League will also be visiting various cities. Gathering activities will be held in Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America, and gathering viewing events will be held in person at many Self-Realization Fellowship meditation centers around the world.
For more information about the event, including registration, please see below. Yogananda’s MeetingsYogananda’s Self-Realization Fellowship LessonPlease come: Yogananda.org.
