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Welcome to the October edition of the Self-Realization Fellowship eNewsletter. This month we share inspiring thoughts from Paramahansa Yogananda on Introspection.
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Paramahansa Yogananda on Introspection
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 How to Realize Your Highest Potential
Every day you look into a mirror to observe your face and body, because you want to look your best before others. Is it not even more important to look daily into the inner mirror of introspection, self-analysis, to insure the proper visage of that which is behind the superficial appearance? All outer attractiveness derives from the divinity of the indwelling soul.
Read more
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New SRF Translations Available
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The ever-expanding world interest in the writings of Paramahansa Yogananda has resulted in the release of four new translations of Autobiography of a Yogi this summer. The great Guru's remarkable life story is now available from Self-Realization Fellowship for the first time in Chinese, Croatian, Norwegian and Romanian. Additionally, an all-new translation in French has been released, bringing to thirty the number of languages in which this title is currently available.
Also, a new audio edition of Autobiography of a Yogi is now available in Italian, read by acclaimed Italian actor and director Norman Mozzato.
Other new translations include:
All are available from our online bookstore.
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Self-Realization Magazine − Fall 2012
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A quarterly magazine devoted to healing of body, mind, and soul...  The Fall 2012 edition is now available and includes uplifting articles from Paramahansa Yogananda and Sri Mrinalini Mata − as well as a full-length Convocation talk on audio CD − and features inspirational topics such as:
- THE HOLY AUM: Secret Path to the Glory of God in the Here and Now
- Practical Lessons in Manifesting Divine Consciousness in Daily Life
- Science Shows Six Ways Meditation Boosts Health
- Deepening Our Practice of Meditation
The audio CD included in this issue is YAMA AND NIYAMA: How-to-Live Skills for Inner Strength and Freedom by Brother Chidananda, a talk given at the 2011 Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation, Los Angeles, California. Learn more and listen to a sample of the audio CD.
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| The Wisdom Show Features Interview With Sister Draupadi on the Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda |  Sister Draupadi, a senior nun of the Self-Realization Fellowship monastic order, was a featured guest in August on The Wisdom Show, an Internet-based radio show that focuses on human potential, positive growth, and spiritual development. During the broadcast, Sister Draupadi touched on such subjects as how to cultivate intuition and inner peace; methods for balancing work, family, and an active social schedule, and still find time for meditation; and the benefits one derives from practicing Kriya Yoga and meditation. Read more. |
| 2013 Tour and Convocation Dates − Now Available |
We are pleased to announce that select 2013 event dates are now available on our website. Visit the tour schedule and convocation pages for more information.
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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. |
October
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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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November
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2 - 4
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London, England (public lecture and Kriya Yoga Initiation)
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8 - 11
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Mexico City, Mexico (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 nuns 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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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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It doesn't cost you anything to learn to think deeply, but it costs much if you don't.
− Paramahansa Yogananda
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Self-Realization
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Voluntary League Appeal
Summer 2012
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