Welcome to the December - January edition of the Self-Realization Fellowship eNewsletter. In this edition we share inspiring thoughts from Paramahansa Yogananda on the real celebration of Christmas and a Christmas message from Sri Mrinalini Mata.
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Paramahansa Yogananda on the Real Celebration of Christmas
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Self-Realization Fellowship observes the spiritual celebration of Christmas each year with an all-day meditation service held at SRF temples, centers, and meditation groups worldwide. Click here to find a location near you. This tradition was begun by Paramahansaji in 1931. He once said:
To enjoy a real Christmas you should celebrate the birth of Christ Consciousness in the spiritual centers of divine perception in the brain and spine. In deep meditation you behold all the astral lights of the spinal centers, and there is an exchange of the Christ Consciousness and your consciousness. That is the real Christmas festivity.
When the Christ Consciousness comes to you, you find within you the whole cosmos, with whirling worlds and universes hanging like ornaments around the Christmas tree of the spine. That is how Jesus celebrated "Christmas," the birth of Christ Consciousness within him.
− Paramahansa Yogananda, in The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You
For additional holiday inspiration, an audio CD by our President, Sri Mrinalini Mata, called Guided Meditation for Christmastime, is available at the SRF bookstore.
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| A Christmas Message From Sri Mrinalini Mata |
 A blessed Christmas to you from all of us in Gurudeva Paramahansa Yogananda's ashrams. During this holy season permeated with the vibrations of Christ-love and joy, we pray that you feel through the receptivity of your heart's devotion the transforming presence of the Christ Consciousness that was incarnate in the beloved Lord Jesus. In a world much influenced by the divisive forces of maya, how deeply our souls respond to the balm of peace, the unifying power of humility and love, that emanate from the lives of all who fully reflect God's light. May the reality of that universal consciousness enfold you, giving you faith that you too can manifest the divine image that is within. Read more. |
Photo Album: "SRF Christmas Around the World"
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 We are pleased to share glimpses of Self-Realization Fellowship's celebration of Christmas at the SRF Mother Center, at our temples, and at our meditation centers, groups, and circles around the world. |
| 2016 SRF eCatalog − Now Available |
Browse our full collection of books and recordings by Paramahansa Yogananda, and other inspirational products, in the 2016 Self-Realization Fellowship eCatalog. Click on your favorite items for more information and order directly from our bookstore. Take advantage of our special holiday offer
Save 20% when you purchase the Awake DVD, companion book, and CD − all three together for only $65. Order now.
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| Self-Realization Magazine − Winter 2015 |
A quarterly magazine devoted to healing of body, mind, and soul...
The Winter 2015 issue is now available and includes timely and uplifting articles from Paramahansa Yogananda and Sri Mrinalini Mata. This edition features inspirational topics such as: - "The Mystic Tree of Life" by Paramahansa Yogananda
- "The Guru: Messenger of Truth" by Sri Mrinalini Mata
- "A New Year's Inspiration" by Sri Daya Mata
The audio CD included in this issue is Building our Relationships on a Spiritual Foundation, an inspiring talk given by SRF minister Sister Bhakti at the 2015 Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation, Los Angeles.
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Mar. 10 - 13
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Milan, Italy (public lecture; plus Kriya Yoga Initiation for eligible students)
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Mar. 16
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Berlin, Germany (introductory talk with guided meditation)
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Mar. 18 - 20
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Zurich, Switzerland (introductory talk with guided meditation)
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Apr. 15 - 17
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Vancouver, Canada (public lecture; plus Kriya Yoga Initiation for eligible students)
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May 3
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May 6 - 8
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Salvador, Brazil (public lecture; plus Kriya Yoga Initiation for eligible students)
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May 12
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Cuenca, Ecuador (introductory talk with guided meditation)
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May 13 - 15
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Atlanta, GA (public lecture; plus Kriya Yoga Initiation for eligible students)
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How-to-Live Retreat Programs
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Armação, Brazil (regional retreat)
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New York City (regional retreat)
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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 © 2015 Self-Realization Fellowship.
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Celebrate the birth of Christ in the cradle of your consciousness during the Christmas season. Let His vast perception in Nature, in space, and in universal love be felt within your heart.
− Paramahansa Yogananda
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