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Welcome to the September edition of the Self-Realization Fellowship eNewsletter. This month we bring you insightful thoughts from Paramahansa Yogananda on Simplicity.
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Paramahansa Yogananda on Simplicity
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 A Simpler Life Is a Happier Life Happiness is not dependent on external circumstances; rather, it is to be found in the simpler joys of life, and most of all in the ever new bliss of deep meditation....
Be happy by clinging to the simple, true, and lasting soul-joys. They come by deep thinking, introspection, spiritual inspiration, and meditation.
Modern life is becoming very unsatisfactory. It does not give you happiness. There are too many things, too many desires. More nice cars and dresses and entertainments − and more worries! Free yourself from these so-called "necessities" and spend more time with God. Make your life simple. Be happy in and by your Self.
Read more
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Encinitas Temple of Self-Realization Fellowship Opens New Auxiliary Chapel
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On August 18, 2012, Encinitas city officials, Self-Realization Fellowship ministers, and hundreds of SRF members gathered to celebrate the opening of the beautiful new SRF auxiliary chapel located at 1105 2nd Street in Encinitas, California. One block south of the existing SRF Temple in downtown Encinitas, and one block north of the SRF Ashram Center founded by Paramahansa Yogananda more than 75 years ago, the inspiringly designed new chapel had become necessary because the main temple is no longer large enough to accommodate the increasing number of people who come to learn the yoga meditation techniques and teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Read more.
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Self-Realization Fellowship 2012 World Convocation Uplifts Thousands Coming From Near and Far
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Journeying from all over the U.S. and more than 45 other countries, approximately 4,000 Self-Realization Fellowship members and friends congregated for a powerful week of spiritual rejuvenation at the 2012 World Convocation. Held from July 29 to August 4 and based at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, the event consisted of a week of spiritual fellowship and immersion in the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Read more.
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Upcoming Events
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Public Lecture Tours
Self-Realization Fellowship monks and nuns will be visiting the following cities to conduct programs on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. |
September
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27
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Amsterdam, Netherlands (public lecture )
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28 - 30
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Zeist, Netherlands (member program and Kriya Yoga Initiation)
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October
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5 - 7
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Vienna, Austria (public lecture and Kriya Yoga Initiation)
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11 - 14
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Aschaffenburg, Germany (public lecture and Kriya Yoga Initiation)
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20
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Rome, Italy (outreach program)
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25 - 28
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Lucca (Il Ciocco), Italy (member program and Kriya Yoga Initiation)
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(Learn more)
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How-to-Live Retreat Programs
On many weekends throughout the year, SRF monks and nun conduct How-to-Live Retreat programs. Join us at one of the beautiful Self-Realization Fellowship Retreats to spend time deepening your relationship with God, as well as recharging body, mind, and spirit.
Retreats in California
SRF Retreat, Encinitas
SRF Lake Shrine, Pacific Palisades
SRF Hidden Valley Retreat, Escondido
(See retreat schedule for dates)
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Retreats Outside California
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September
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14 - 16
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Toronto, Canada (regional retreat)
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October
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19 - 21
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South Bend, Indiana (regional retreat)
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19 - 21
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Maui, Hawaii (regional retreat)
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26 - 28
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Colorado Springs, Colorado (regional retreat)
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Learn more
(See tour schedule for additional retreat locations and dates)
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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 © 2012 Self-Realization Fellowship.
All rights reserved.
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The time will come when mankind will begin to get away from the conscious- ness of needing so many material things. More security and peace will be found in the simple life.
− Paramahansa Yogananda
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