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The meditation begins at 6:30 PM, and the special service begins at 7:30 PM. Please bring a flower as a symbol of your devotion to God and the SRF Gurus and a free-will donation in a sealed envelope as a devotional offering. Please note: Gita Reading will not be held, due to the special service.
The meditation begins at 10:00 AM, and the special service begins at 11:00 AM. Please bring a flower as a symbol of your devotion to God and the SRF Gurus and a free-will donation in a sealed envelope as a devotional offering.
The retreat will be held from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM at the Waltham center.
The meditation begins at 6:30 PM, followed by an inspirational service at 7:30 PM. Please note: Gita Reading will not be held, due to the special service.
The regular Sunday service will be held.
The meeting begins at 12:15 PM following the regular Sunday service. We will be electing service readers and Managing Council members for 2008 – 2009.
The retreat will be held from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM at the Waltham center.
The BMG Building Committee will host a social at the home of Ms. Sandra Gray from 4:00 – 6:30 pm. This is the former home of Sister Yogamata, the first monastic of SRF. Paramahansa Yogananda spent many hours at the home during his early years in Boston. Several events of note happened here, such as the “Strawberry prophesy” described in Autobiography of a Yogi.
The agenda includes an opportunity to visit the room where we believe Master held the first flower ceremony in 1922, new research on the life of Sister Yogamata, an audio of a lecture delivered by Dr. Minott Lewis (a former Vice President of SRF and Somerville neighbor of Sister Yogamata), a brief meditation and kirtan.
There is no charge. However, your tax-deductible donation to the ongoing Building Project to establish a permanent SRF center in Boston is much appreciated.
Address: 9 Lester Terrace, Somerville MA is a short walk from the Davis Square Red Line MBTA stop. On-street public parking is available in Davis Square.
Please RSVP online, or by mail to Boston Meditation Group, 751 Main Street Waltham, MA 02451, or by email to bc@bostonmeditationgroup.org.
In 1988, the President of the United States signed a law that designates the first Thursday of May as an annual national day of prayer. The BMG will observe this day by conducting the regular three hour Thursday meditation from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. We invite you to participate by joining us at the center, or from your homes through your own private meditation and prayers. Our president, Sri Day Mata, has said, “In selfless prayer, limited human will attracts the all-powerful will of God for fulfillment of any need. No sincere prayer for good is ignored by Him. We can make this world a better place by our thoughts, our actions, and, most far-reaching, our prayers, uniting the vibrations of our goodwill to God’s divine love and creative power.”
The meditation begins at 6:30 PM, and the special service begins at 7:30 PM. Please bring a flower as a symbol of your devotion to God and the SRF Gurus and a free-will donation in a sealed envelope as a devotional offering.
The retreat will be held from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM at the Waltham center.
A meditation will be held at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner at 6:30 PM. Please bring a vegetarian potluck dish to share. Friends and family are welcome. Indian attire is encouraged but not required.
Monastics will be visiting the BMG in June for an Outreach Event. The purpose of the event is to introduce and make accessible Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings to the public at large. The highlight of the event will be an introductory talk for newcomers by a senior SRF monastic on meditation and the teachings of the Master, followed by a technique class. The event will culminate with a video on Master - Glimpses of a Life Divine. If you have friends or family who may be interested in SRF, please invite them to this event.
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| Thursday | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Monastic led service |
| Friday | 6:30 – 9:00 pm | Kirtan meditation |
| Saturday | 2:00 – 5:00 pm | Outreach Event for Newcomers |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 12:00 pm | Monastic led service followed by an informal reception with Brother Satyananda and Brahmachari Lynn. |
The meditation begins at 6:30 PM, and the special service begins at 7:30 PM. Please bring a flower as a symbol of your devotion to God and the SRF Gurus and a free-will donation in a sealed envelope as a devotional offering. Please note: Gita Reading will not be held, due to the special service.
Please join us directly after the Sunday service for a 15 minute special prayer service to commemorate the guru/disciple relationship. Following the prayer service, we will hold a Lunch/Video Social. We will watch a video of a talk by an SRF monastic. Friends and family are warmly welcome.
Regular Sunday and Thursday services will take place during Convocation week.
All BMG members, as well as friends and family, are warmly welcome to join us for this event at the Auburndale Park in Newton, which is about 10 minutes away from our center by car. The social will begin at 12 PM. Please bring a potluck dish to share with others. Details and directions to the park are available in the foyer and here.
The meditation begins at 10:00 AM, and the special service begins at 11:00 AM. Please bring a flower as a symbol of your devotion to God and the SRF Gurus and a free-will donation in a sealed envelope as a devotional offering.
Instructions for Special Services and Retreats
1 Special Services: Meditation begins at 6:30 PM and the special service begins at 7:30 PM. Please bring a flower as a symbol of your devotion to God and the SRF gurus and a free-will donation in a sealed envelope as a symbol of loyalty and faithfulness to the work of SRF. All donations for special services are sent directly to Mother Center.
2 One-day silent retreats are held from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM at the Waltham Center. Please bring your own lunch. Fruit, juice and nuts will be provided. If you have any questions please contact info@bostonmeditationgroup.org.