Friday September 12th – Sunday September 14th.
SRF Monastic Visit to Austin with Kriya Initiation | September 2025
Dear Friend,
It is our pleasure to announce that Self-Realization Fellowship monastics will be visiting Austin, September 12-14, 2025, to meet with members and friends of Paramahansa Yogananda’s spiritual family. During the weekend there will be inspirational programs, meditation classes, and a Kriya Yoga initiation. You can find the complete schedule of the program at the bottom of this email.
We hope you will be able to join us for this time of divine fellowship — a wonderful opportunity to commune with God and Gurus, and to delve deeper into the understanding and practice of Paramahansaji’s teachings. While we recognize that some of you may not be able to attend the whole weekend, we encourage you to participate as much as you can in these special meetings.
You are most welcome to bring family and friends to the inspirational programs. Please note that anyone wishing to attend classes on the meditation techniques will be asked to show a student or Kriyaban card for admittance. Newcomers interested in studying the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda may attend these classes by enrolling for the Self-Realization FellowshipLessons, either before or during the weekend program. Further information and applications for the Lessons are available at SRFLessons.org or at the event itself.
Important information for SRF Lessons students and Kriyabans wishing to attend the Kriya Yoga Ceremony:
- If you are not yet a Kriyaban and wish to apply for Kriya, we encourage you to submit your Kriya application through the Member Portal no later than August 25th, 2025.
Note: If you are not able to submit your application through the Member Portal or need technical assistance, you are welcome to contact the International Help Desk at helpdesk@yogananda-srf.org.
- If you are a Kriyaban and have not attended a Kriya Yoga ceremony: please register by sending an email to Membership Services Kriya Registrar through KriyaRegistrar@yogananda-srf.org, or call +1 (818) 549 5151 no later than September 8th, 2025.
- If you have already attended a Kriya Yoga ceremony, you do not need to register for the initiation but will be asked to show your Kriyaban card in order to attend. Your Kriyaban card is now available on the SRF/YSS App on your phone. However, if you need a replacement card, please send an email to Membership Services Kriya Registrar through KriyaRegistrar@yogananda-srf.org, or call +1 (818) 549 5151 no later than August 29th, 2025.
It is through your generosity that we are able to bring events like this to truth-seeking souls around the world, and we deeply appreciate any contribution you are able to make—through your meditation group, during the monastics’ visit or through our website—to help us continue our efforts to spread Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings.
We joyously anticipate meeting with you to share the inspiration of our Guru’s soul-revealing Kriya Yoga teachings. He told us: “Those who sincerely seek Him will surely find Him. Those who want to love the Lord and yearn to enter His kingdom, and who sincerely wish in their hearts to know Him, will find Him. You must have an ever-increasing desire for Him, day and night. He will acknowledge your love by fulfilling His promise to you throughout eternity, and you shall know joy and happiness unending.”
May God and Guru bless you always, and guide you toward fulfillment of your soul’s highest aspirations.
In divine friendship,
SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP
Mother Center
Austin 2025
Friday, September 12
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Public Lecture with Guided Meditation
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Reception
Saturday, September 13
9:00 a.m. – 9:45a.m. Meditation
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Technique Review Class*
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Kriya Yoga Initiation **
Sunday, September 14
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Meditation
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Inspirational Service and Closing
12:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Light Refreshments and Fellowship
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Kriya Yoga Review Class **
Events to be held at:
Austin Meditation Group of Self-Realization Fellowship
1820 Garden St.
Austin, TX 78702
Tel: 512-369-8349
Website: srfaustin.org
For further information, please call 512-369-8349 or email srf.austin.coordinator@gmail.com
* Open to students of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons.
** Open to Kriyabans only
The events are geared toward adults, but children age 12 and older who are Self-Realization Fellowship students may attend if they wish. We are not able to accommodate younger children at the meetings.
We ask that no audio or video recordings (cell phone cameras included) be made during the events, and that still photography be limited to outdoor areas. Thank you for your cooperation.
Parking: The parking lot will be reserved for those with accessibility needs. There is street parking surrounding the Chapel. Please note: Chicon Street has no parking 7am-7pm (except on Sunday). Please reference the map for further details.
Hotels: There are many short-term rentals near the Chapel, found on Airbnb and VRBO. There are also many hotels within a 5 mile radius, including these two hotels nearby:
Hampton Inn
2033 E. 5th 78702 $127.00
Holiday Inn
805 Neches 78701 $134
Vegetarian Restaurants in the area
Nasha’s (Indian and Mexican) Restaurant – 1614 E. 7th 78702
Mr. Natural (Mexican) – 1901 E. Cesar Chavez 78702. Not open on Sunday.
Casa de Luz East (Macrobiotic) – 1915 E. Martin Luther King 78702
Angie’s Mexican Restaurant – 1307 E. 7th 78702
Kebabalicious (Turkish)- 1311 E. 7th 78702
Juiceland (smoothie’s and juices) – 2601 E. Cesar Chavez 78702
Bouldin Creek Cafe (Vegan & Vegetarian) – 1900 S. 1st 78704