Welcome to the September edition of the Self-Realization Fellowship eNewsletter. This month we share thoughts from Paramahansa Yogananda on the topic of Health and Healing and an inspiring message from SRF president Sri Mrinalini Mata on Kriya Yoga.
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Paramahansa Yogananda on Health and Healing
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Divine Healing
The Supreme Power may be invoked by continuous faith and unceasing prayer. You should eat rightly and do whatever else is necessary for the body, but continuously pray to Him: "Lord, Thou canst heal me because Thou dost control the life atoms and subtle conditions of the body that doctors cannot reach with medicines." The external factors of medicines and fasting have a certain beneficial effect on the physical body, but they do not affect the inner force that sustains the cells. It is only when you go to God and receive His healing power that the life energy is directed into the atoms of the bodily cells and produces instantaneous healing. Wouldn't you rather depend more on God?
Affirmation for Healing God's perfect health permeates the dark nooks of my bodily sickness. In all my cells His healing light is shining. They are entirely well, for His perfection is in them. Read more thoughts and affirmations from Paramahansa Yogananda on Health and Healing.
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150th Anniversary of the Revival of Kriya Yoga − 2011: Message From Sri Mrinalini Mata
| This year is the 150th anniversary of the revival of the long-lost sacred science of Kriya Yoga as a special dispensation for this age. This milestone is an occasion to celebrate in joy, and with gratitude to God and our Self-Realization Fellowship line of revered Gurus for this priceless gift bestowed by them from the divine treasury of the enlightened ancient spiritual age of the rishis.
Kriya Yoga is the science of the upliftment of human consciousness − the key to the kingdom of God within the human spirit, and to the discovery of that heaven on earth in the omnipresence of God erstwhile hidden from the matter-focused materiality of ordinary mortal perception. With this gift is the endowment of God's grace and the promise of the aid and guidance of our great Gurus to sincere faithful Kriya Yogis. Every conscientious effort to practice Kriya correctly and to live rightly deepens the devotee's attunement with Their ever present blessings.
Read the full article.
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Kriya Yoga 150th Anniversary − Temple and Center Lecture, September 25
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2011 marks the 150th anniversary of Kriya Yoga in the modern world. Beginning its renaissance in a secret Himalayan cave in 1861, this highest of techniques for soul liberation is the very essence of the worldwide mission given to Paramahansa Yogananda, helping God-seekers everywhere make the fastest possible spiritual progress toward the experience of direct personal communion with God.
In honor of this auspicious occasion, SRF temples and centers are holding special programs on Sunday, September 25. Please check with your local temple or center for more information.
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Thousands Recharged by Self-Realization Fellowship 2011 Convocation
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A week of spiritual fellowship, meditation, kirtan, and the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, the father of Yoga in the West. Hailing from all over the U.S. and 47 other countries ranging from Singapore to Zambia, more than 4,000 meditators and spiritual seekers gathered for a powerful week of spiritual renewal and rejuvenation at Self-Realization Fellowship's 2011 World Convocation. Held August 7−13 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, the weeklong event featured the teachings of renowned spiritual figure Paramahansa Yogananda. Read more highlights from the 2011 Convocation. |
How to Learn Kriya Yoga
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The Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons (a home-study series) give Paramahansa Yogananda's step-by-step instructions in the yoga techniques of meditation, concentration, and energization that he taught, including Kriya Yoga. The weekly Lessons also feature Paramahansa Yogananda's invaluable "how-to-live" teachings for all aspects of attaining balanced physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. After a preliminary period of study and practice of the basic techniques, students are eligible to apply for initiation in Kriya Yoga. At the time of initiation they formally establish the sacred guru-disciple relationship with Paramahansa Yogananda and his lineage of gurus. The Lessons are described in the free online booklet Undreamed-of Possibilities. English | Espa�ol | Italiano | Fran�ais | Deutsch | Portugu�s | 日本語
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Beholding God in the Temple of All Life DVD of an informal talk by Sri Daya Mata on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda
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Living in Attunement With
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Audio CD of a talk by Sri Mrinalini Mata, president of Self-Realization Fellowship
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Upcoming Events
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Self-Realization Fellowship monks and nuns will be visiting the following cities this fall to conduct programs on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda:
September
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Sept 30 − Oct 2
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Paris, France (public lecture with Kriya)
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October
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7 − 9
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Zurich, Switzerland (public lecture with Kriya)
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13 − 16
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Bad Pyrmont, Germany (public lecture with Kriya)
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21 − 23
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Seattle, WA (public lecture with Kriya)
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28 − 30
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New York City, NY (public lecture with Kriya)
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November
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4 − 6
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San Juan, Puerto Rico (public lecture with Kriya)
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11 − 13
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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (public lecture with Kriya)
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How-to-Live Retreat Programs
On many weekends this year, SRF monks and nuns will be conducting How-to-Live Retreat programs. Join us at one of the beautiful Self-Realization Fellowship Retreats to spend some time deepening your relationship with God, as well as recharging body, mind, and spirit.
Retreats in California
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SRF Retreat, Encinitas
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SRF Lake Shrine, Pacific Palisades
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SRF Hidden Valley Retreat, Escondido
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(See retreat schedule for dates)
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Retreats Outside California
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October
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7 - 9
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Greenfield, VA (women's retreat)
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November
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11 - 13
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Ft. Lauderdale, FL (regional retreat)
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(Learn more)
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We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Self-Realization Fellowship eNewsletter. Check your inbox each month for more inspiration and wisdom from the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.
In divine friendship, Self-Realization Fellowship Copyright � 2011 Self-Realization Fellowship. All rights reserved.
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Mind power carries with it the unfailing energy of God; that is the power you want in your body. And there is a way to bring in that power. The way is communion with God by meditation. When your communion with Him is perfect, the healing is permanent.
− Paramahansa Yogananda
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Self-Realization Magazine
Summer 2011
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