Diwali Celebrations and Festival of Light Sunday, 19 October, 10:00 – 11:00 am (In-Person & Online) Diwali is much more than a festival of lamps — it is a celebration of the soul’s victory over darkness and the joyous return to its eternal home in God. Join us as we come together with our gurubhais to honor this sacred occasion, … Read More
A Day-Trip to Vrindavan Saturday, 26 October In December 2014, the Paramhansa Yogananda Public Charitable Trust launched its operations in Vrindavan to serve the needs of the abandoned widow mothers living there. The work has now expanded to include over 4000 widows, sadhus, poor women and children and provides for basic needs as well as spiritual well-being. Be an instrument … Read More
An Experiential Art Workshop with Surabhi Bali Saturday, 21 March, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm (In-Person) Do you think art workshops are for artists? Not this one. This workshop is for spiritual seekers who want to discover a fun way of delving deeper into themselves. It’s an opportunity to use your hands and some colours. Experience how art can help you … Read More
The Chakra Experience: Awakening and Transformation from Within Saturday, 27 September, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm (In-Person) The chakras, the energy-distribution centers in our spines and brains, hold the keys to physical and emotional health. Take a journey through the Chakras and discover simple yet profound methods that can help us tune in to our higher nature. In this experiential … Read More
Silent Meditation on Gandhi Jayanti (In-Person & Online) Wednesday, 2 October, 7:30 – 10:00 am “Make an effort to meditate a little longer once a week. In longer meditations, let periods of intense concentration alternate with periods of relaxed effort and peaceful receptivity.” – Swami Kriyananda Let us take this national holiday to dive deep into meditation – longer than … Read More
Silent Meditation & Purification Ceremony (In-Person & Online) Thursday, 5 September, 6:30 – 8:00 pm The Purification Ceremony, written by Swami Kriyananda, helps us open to divine grace to obtain purification from any particular trait, tendency, or event that is causing an obstacle to our spiritual growth. The ceremony involves writing that quality or habit that we are seeking purification … Read More
“Battle for Inner Freedom” – Retreat (In-Person Only) Thursday, 15 August, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm The spiritual path, as all saints tell us, is not for weaklings. One must be ready to fight the subtle forces of maya (delusion) with every ounce of energy one has. This Independence Day, as we remember our nation’s freedom fighters, let’s also re-inspire … Read More
Independence Day Retreat – The Art of Inner Freedom: Creativity, Joy and Stillness (In-Person Only) Friday, 15 August, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm This Independence Day, let’s not only celebrate freedom from British colonial rule but also our eventual and eternal freedom in God. With a variety of spiritual tools, we will learn how to develop a consciousness of inner … Read More
Outdoor Picnic for Kids – Fun & Games (for ages 5-14 yrs) (In-Person Only) Sunday, 19 January, 9:45 – 11:00 am Are you ready for a picnic with all your friends? Join us for fun games and activities to celebrate the new year! We will meet at the ashram and proceed to a nearby park for our adventure. Please get … Read More
