Victoria Meditation Group of Self-Realization Fellowship
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Victoria Meditation Group offers regular meditation and inspirational services in our peaceful chapel in Victoria BC Canada. Self-Realization Fellowship is a worldwide organization founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda. victoriameditationgroup.org #yyj
People are sometimes unreasonably prejudiced against anything that seems foreign to them, without giving it due examination. ~Paramahansa Yogananda Victoria Meditation Group is on IG: buff.ly/hgExaHd Facebook: buff.ly/fVUemyl #yyj #Yogananda #SelfRealizationFellowship
We are happy to announce the release of the ebook edition of Rajarsi Janakananda: A Great Western Yogi —which tells the story of James J. Lynn (later known as Rajarsi Janakananda), one of Paramahansa Yogananda’s closest disciples and his first spiritual successor. ~SRF website #yyj #Yogananda #SRF
Now Available: “Rajarsi Janakananda: A Great Western Yogi” as an…
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From that sphere where the mind cannot penetrate, God is pouring forth His essential Light —the Cosmic Intelligent Vibration that structures finite creation. ~Paramahansa Yogananda #creation #light #SelfRealizationFellowship #SRF #yyj #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda
Paramahansa Yogananda’s book “The Science of Religion,” published in 1924, is an amplification of his historic first speech in America given on October 6, 1920. We invite you to explore Yogananda’s book by visiting yogananda.org/science-of-religion #yyj #Yogananda #SelfRealizationFellowship
Peace will come when we learn that fulfillment lies not in possessions. It will come when we realize that the external world is simply God’s drama in which we are meant to learn that regardless of what temporary role we are playing... ~Brother Anandamoy #peace #fulfillment #yyj #BrotherAnandamoy
Below is a short excerpt from “Spiritual Maturity Means Attunement With God,” a chapter in the new collection of talks by Sri Daya Mata, Journey With Paramahansa Yogananda (now available for pre-order). ~SRF website #SriDayaMata #DayaMata #SelfRealizationFellowship #SRF #yyj #ParamahansaYogananda
“Taking to Heart and Manifesting Liberating Truths” by Sri Daya Mata
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You are warmly invited to attend services at our chapel in Victoria BC: Sunday 10 AM -Meditation Service Sunday 11 AM -Readings or Inspirational Service Thursday 7:30 PM -Inspirational and Prayer Service #yyj #meditation #yoga #SelfRealizationFellowship Visit our calendar below to confirm day/time.
Calendar of Meditation Services - Victoria Meditation Group
Located in Victoria, BC, our group practices the yoga meditation methods taught by Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi.
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Brother Santoshananda, a monastic disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda for nearly 68 years, passed away peacefully at the Self-Realization Fellowship Mother Center on Thursday afternoon, September 24, 2026. ~SRF website #SelfRealizationFellowship #SRF #yyj #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda
In Memoriam: Brother Santoshananda (1933-2026)
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One Day Online Retreat Led by SRF/YSS Members Retreat theme: “Prayer From the Heart” Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM shorturl.at/8AFFB Victoria Meditation Group is on IG: buff.ly/hgExaHd Facebook: buff.ly/fVUemyl #retreat #prayer #SelfRealizationFellowship #yyj #Yogananda
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The message of Yoga will encircle the globe. It will aid in establishing the brotherhood of man: a unity based on humanity’s direct perception of the one Father. ~Lahiri Mahasaya #LahiriMahasay #autobiographyofayogi #yoga #SelfRealizationFellowship #SRF #yyj #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #unity
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From physical tests we ultimately learn to pray, “Though this body is racked with pain, though I am uncertain of what lies ahead, O Mother, I know that I am not this body, but the immortal soul that for just a short time dwells within this mortal form.” ~Sri Daya Mata #yyj #SriDayaMata #DayaMata
At the chapel Saturday October 3 5:30 to 8:30 pm Save the date, bring your favourite Indian dish, dress in Indian clothing (if you have some) and invite a friend! Victoria Meditation Group is on Bluesky: buff.ly/s1AuMoQ IG: buff.ly/hgExaHd X: x.com/yyjmeditation #IndiaNight #yyj
At the chapel Lahiri Mahasaya livestreamed monastic-led 6-hr Commemorative Meditation Sat Oct 3 7:40 am to 2:00 pm or join the livestream online: shorturl.at/N7YVU #LahiriMahasaya #meditation #SelfRealizationFellowship #SRF #yyj #AutobiographyofaYogi
Peace is the language and embracing comfort of God. ~Paramahansa Yogananda Victoria Meditation Group is on IG: buff.ly/hgExaHd X: x.com/yyjmeditation Facebook: buff.ly/fVUemyl #peace #SelfRealizationFellowship #SRF #yyj #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda
At the chapel Wednesday September 30 Lahiri Mahasaya Birthday Service -- 7:00 to 8:00 pm monastic-led livestream -- Or join the livestream online at 9:00 am: shorturl.at/b1GrF #LahiriMahasaya #SelfRealizationFellowship #SRF #yyj #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda
Peace is the ambrosial wine of Spirit flowing from the cask of silence. ~Paramahansa Yogananda Victoria Meditation Group is on IG: buff.ly/hgExaHd X: x.com/yyjmeditation Facebook: buff.ly/fVUemyl #silence #SelfRealizationFellowship #SRF #yyj #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda
At the chapel Lahiri Mahasaya Mahasamadhi Service Saturday September 26 --9:00 to 10:00 am livestreamed monastic-led service --10:15 to 11:15 am lay-led service Or join the livestream online at 9:00 am: shorturl.at/pGKwV #yyj #LahiriMahasaya #SelfRealizationFellowship #ParamahansaYogananda
For every man who retraces his steps back to God, there is a great celebration among the angels. ~Paramahansa Yogananda Victoria Meditation Group is on IG: buff.ly/hgExaHd X: x.com/yyjmeditation Facebook: buff.ly/fVUemyl #SelfRealizationFellowship #SRF #yyj #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda
Victoria Meditation Group is on Bluesky: buff.ly/s1AuMoQ X: x.com/yyjmeditation Facebook: buff.ly/fVUemyl #SelfRealizationFellowship #SRF #yyj #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda
Peace is a divine quality....One united to "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding" is like a lovely rose, spreading around him the fragrance of tranquillity and harmony. ~Paramahansa Yogananda #peace #harmony #tranquility #SelfRealizationFellowship #yyj #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda
View from SRF Encinitas hermitage gardens Victoria Meditation Group is on IG: buff.ly/hgExaHd X: x.com/yyjmeditation Facebook: buff.ly/fVUemyl #srfEncinitas #SelfRealizationFellowship #SRF #yyj #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda
SRF monastics will conduct special services to honor the great Yogavatar (incarnation of Yoga) who was the first to teach the lost ancient science of Kriya Yoga in contemporary times — and is one of the enlightened gurus in the SRF lineage. ~SRF website #yyj #LahiriMahasaya #ParamahansaYogananda
Online Special Events and Meditations
Join livestream events and special meditations led by Self-Realization Fellowship monastics.
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Pay attention to the studies life places before you. They contain the lessons you must learn. ~Paramahansa Yogananda Victoria Meditation Group is on IG: buff.ly/hgExaHd X: x.com/yyjmeditation Facebook: buff.ly/fVUemyl #yyj #lessons #ParamahansaYogananda #SelfRealizationFellowship #SRF
Just ten miles from downtown Los Angeles, the Pasadena Convention Center offers a comfortably spacious and walkable environment. Four hotels will offer special SRF rates for Convocation attendees... ~SRF website #convocation #SelfRealizationFellowship #SRF #yyj #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda
SRF World Convocation In-Person Event Moves to New Venue
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Flowers represent the budding of blossoms of creative wisdom in the garden of thought. ~Paramahansa Yogananda Victoria Meditation Group is on IG: buff.ly/hgExaHd X: x.com/yyjmeditation Facebook: buff.ly/fVUemyl #wisdom #SelfRealizationFellowship #SRF #yyj #Yogananda #ParamahansaYogananda
In addition to the program of events at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, joined by thousands more around the world online, SRF monks & nuns visited thirteen cities in North & South America, Europe, & Australia, to lead Convocation activities with local attendees. ~SRF website
Highlights From the 2026 SRF World Convocation
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An excerpt from the talk “Make God the Companion of Your Soul,” which is a chapter in Journey With Paramahansa Yogananda, the third collection of talks by Sri Daya Mata (now available for pre-order). ~SRF website #DayaMata #SelfRealizationFellowship #SRF #yyj #Yogananda #ParamahansaYogananda
“Divine Love and Reverence for All Life” by Sri Daya Mata
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