Welcome!
The New York City Center is a branch of Self-Realization Fellowship, a world-wide religious movement founded by Paramahansa Yogananda, the author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi.
Located in the temple foyer, the Free Literature Table provides free literature about SRF and applications for the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons for home-study, in both English and Spanish. Information on special events is also available, as well as the Fullerton Temple Monthly Calendar and Announcements. If you want to know more about Self-Realization Fellowship, Paramahansa Yogananda, and his Kriya Yoga teachings, we recommend that you read his spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi, first published in 1946. You may want to explore the Self-Realization Fellowship International Headquarters Website and sign up for the weekly SRF Lessons, or read about the. A study group on 'The Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons' meets every Saturday from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the Little Chapel. The study group is open to Lessons Students only. Please bring your Lessons with you.
The purpose of Self-Realization Fellowship is to disseminate a knowledge of definite scientific techniques of yoga meditation for attaining direct personal experience of God.
“May Thy love shine forever on the sanctuary of my devotion, and may I be able to awaken Thy Love in all hearts.” - Paramahansa Yogananda
As Paramahansa Yogananda has said,
“Group Meditation is a castle that protects the new spiritual aspirants as well as the veteran meditators. Meditating together increases the degree of Self-realization of each member of the group by the law of invisible vibratory exchange of group magnetism.”
Announcements & Special Events.
It is with great joy that we share with you the news that the NYC Center will be resuming Thursday evening services, beginning on July 29th. This will include the Meditation Service at 6:30 p.m. and the Inspirational Service at 7:00 p.m.
This past year has provided us with wonderful opportunities to gather together virtually for meditations, study classes, retreats, Convocation and other special events. And now, we warmly invite you to join us once more for in-person services.
In caring for your well-being, we have implemented some changes at the Center including:
- Touch-free hand-sanitizer units available upon entry and at restroom locations
- Upgraded cleaning and disinfection procedures
- Creation of more space to allow for more distance between rows of chairs in the main chapel
- Enhanced air filtration in our HVAC system
- Offertory baskets not being passed during services (After the service there will be baskets available where you can place your donation gifts.)
Regarding the wearing of masks, per Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines:
- Masks are optional for the vaccinated
- Masks are required for the unvaccinated and partially vaccinated
Please note that we recommend that you continue to attend services online if you are immunocompromised or have a serious health condition.
If all goes well at our Thursday services, we plan to gradually reintroduce Sunday Services and other activities. It may be a while before we are able to resume Sunday School and Bookroom activities.
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Please note that at this time we are asking that children under the age of 12 not attend, until we are able to offer Sunday School again.
If you have any questions or concerns, you are most welcome to contact us at: contact@newyorkcitycenter.org
Awake: The Life of Yogananda
This ground-breaking documentary is an unconventional biography about the Hindu Swami who brought yoga and meditation to the West in the 1920s. Paramahansa Yogananda authored the spiritual classic “Autobiography of a Yogi,” which has sold millions of copies worldwide and is a go-to book for seekers, philosophers and yoga enthusiasts today. By personalizing his own quest for enlightenment and sharing his struggles along the path, Yogananda made ancient Vedic teachings accessible to a modern audience, attracting many followers and inspiring the millions who practice yoga today.
To view the movie trailer click here.
For more information, visit the film’s website by clicking here.
Free Literature
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Paramahansa Yogananda
Founder of Self-Realization Fellowship
Paramahansa Yogananda
Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda (1893–1952) is regarded as one of the most prominent spiritual leaders of our time. He is the author of Autobiography of a yogi, one of the best-selling spiritual classics. This beloved world teacher came to America from India in 1920 and was the first great yoga master that stayed in the West for a longer period of time (more than 30 years). He is now widely recognized as the father of yoga in the West. He founded Self-Realization Fellowship (1920) and Yogoda Satsanga Society, which carry on his spiritual heritage all over the world under the guidance of Brother Chidananda.
Autobiography of a yogi
Autobiography of ayogi is one of the most widely acclaimed spiritual classics in the world.
As the life story of Paramahansa Yogananda — who is often referred to as the Father of Yoga in the West — the book has touched the hearts and minds of millions around the globe. Translated into many languages, it has served as an ambassador for India’s ancient science of Yoga, introducing countless readers to the methods for attaining God-realization that are India’s unique and lasting contribution to world civilization.
- From its first publication in 1946 the book was received with great enthusiasm and considered to be a masterpiece. In 1999 it received the honorary title of one of the ‘100 Best Spiritual Books of the Century’. Nowadays this account of an undeniably impressive life succeeds in making spiritual knowledge accessible to a wide audience, something that was previously attainable only to a handful of people.
SRF Lessons
With his comprehensive teaching, Paramahansa Yogananda has made an impact on the lives of millions of people in the following fields:
– the science of Kriya Yoga mediation
Self Realization Fellowship Lessons Application
– the fundamental unity of all religions
– the art of a balanced health and well-being of body, mind and soul.
The SRF Lessons are available for anyone that wishes to study them. Self-Realization Fellowship offers meditations plus energy-recharging and concentration exercises, as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda. These are an integral part of the science of Kriya Yoga. In addition, this comprehensive home study offers inspiring and practical guidance to achieve a balanced physical, mental and spiritual well-being. More information on the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons can be found in the booklet Undreamed-of-Possibilities, that is available from our meditation circles or on request from SRF in Los Angeles.
Thoughts to Live by
When the mind is calm, how quickly, how smoothly, how beautifully you will perceive everything.
Paramhansa Yogananda
Thoughts to Live by
If you want to be sad, no one in the world can make you happy. But if you make up your mind to be happy, no one and nothing on earth can take that happiness from you.
Paramhansa Yogananda
Thoughts to Live by
Change yourself and you have done your part in changing the world.
Paramahansa Yogananda
Self-realization Fellowship Lessons Book
Thoughts to Live by
Self-realization Fellowship Lessons
Mind is the creator of everything. You should therefore guide it to create only good. If you cling to a certain thought with dynamic will power, it finally assumes a tangible outward form. When you are able to employ your will always for constructive purposes, you become the controller of your destiny.
Paramahansa Yogananda