Nashville Meditation Group of Self-Realization Fellowship Newsletter: September through December 2018

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1 Nashville Meditation Group of Self-Realization Fellowship Newsletter: September through December 2018 About Self-Realization Fellowship Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) is a worldwide religious movement with headquarters in Los Angeles, CA, which was founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda. The main purpose of SRF is to teach definite, scientific techniques for attaining direct and personal experience of God. SRF is also dedicated to promoting a greater harmony among the world s various religions by teaching the fundamental principle of religion: how to commune personally with God. The Nashville Meditation Group of Self-Realization Fellowship is composed of devoted members and friends of Self-Realization Fellowship. Our members make every effort to abide by SRF principles and practices. Bookstore and Library The Nashville Center maintains a supply of various SRF publications, DVDs, and CDs which may be purchased after the Sunday and Thursday services in our bookroom area. Applications are also available for the SRF Lessons, a home-study course containing the essence of Paramahansa Yogananda s teachings. Please apply online at We also welcome members and friends to make use of our lending library. Donations Sunday service donations to the Nashville Meditation Group of Self-Realization Fellowship help provide funds for the rent of our building, chapel supplies, and other expenses necessary for maintaining and providing improvements to our chapel. Donations made at Special Commemorative Services are sent to the SRF Mother Center to help bring these teachings to other truth-seeking souls. Thank you for both your spiritual and material support. Volunteer Opportunities at the Center The Nashville Meditation Group of SRF is supported and maintained entirely by the efforts and energies of our members and friends. If you are interested in being a service leader or reader, ushering for services, chapel cleaning, grounds maintenance, or any other areas, please contact our group coordinator, Jeanne Bellinger at srfnashville@gmail.com Mother Center: Self-Realization Fellowship, 3880 San Rafael Ave, Los Angeles, CA, Phone: (323) SRF Web site: which has information including: On line bookstore and catalog Guided meditations Worldwide Prayer Circle Schedules of tours and retreats Check our YouTube channel for YoganandaSRF videos Atlanta Regional Center: 4000 King Springs Rd, Smyrna, GA 30082, Phone: (770) Atlanta Center website: ; srfatlanta@hotmail.com

2 Chapel Location of Nashville Meditation Group 2913 Berry Hill Drive Nashville, TN Center Information Chapel Location Web site: Berry Hill Drive Nashville, TN Coordinator: Jeanne Bellinger From I65: take Exit 79 Armory Drive, follow ramp to Powell Ave, continue onto Bransford Blvd., turn left onto Thompson Ln., turn right at next light onto West Iris, take the first left hand turn onto Berry Hill Drive; 2913 is the last house on the left side of Berry Hill Dr. Heading east on Woodmont Blvd: turn left at West Iris (the 1 st traffic light after crossing over Interstate 65), then take the 1 st left-hand turn onto Berry Hill Dr.; 2913 is the last house on the left side of Berry Hill Dr. Heading west on Thompson Ln: turn right at West Iris (the 1 st traffic light after Bransford Blvd.), then take the 1 st left-hand turn onto Berry Hill Dr.; 2913 is the last house on the left side of Berry Hill Dr. Parking There is plenty of parking in front of the building. Please walk around the building to the entrance in the back of the house. Please do not park in the cul-de-sac across the street, as it must be kept clear in case emergency vehicles need to turn around. Thank you for your cooperation.

3 Regular Services at the Nashville Meditation Center Sunday Morning Meditation 10:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. (see note below) Reading 11:00 a.m. 12:00 noon Thursday Evening Energization Exercises Meditation 7:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. NOTE: The Sunday morning Meditation Service remains in progress from 10:00 10:45 a.m. Maintaining a quiet environment is very important. Please make every effort to arrive before 10:00 a.m. so you will be seated when it begins. If you arrive between 10:00 and 10:45 a.m., please wait outside the building or in your vehicle to help maintain a quiet, meditative environment inside the chapel. Thank you for your consideration. Pot Luck Socials Following the Reading Service on at least one Sunday each quarter we share a vegetarian meal and have the opportunity to socialize with other members and friends. Please plan to join us. Sept. 23 (4 th Sunday) Post-Convocation Potluck Social showing new DVD Oct. 21 Light Refreshments Tea Nov. 18 Light Refreshments Tea Dec. 16 Christmas Party We are interested in adding some activity in addition to the meal. If you have suggestions or requests please let us know. We might show a DVD from Mother Center. Longer meditations on Saturday Periodically the Nashville Meditation Group will have a 3 hour meditation on Saturday mornings from 9:30 to 12:30. There will be periods of chanting each hour to allow attendees to come or go during these periods. If you are interested in knowing when there will be a longer meditation please sign the special sheet on the table in the foyer area or reply to this to request your address be added to the notification . Facebook Group: Nashville Meditation Group of Self-Realization Fellowship is open to join. "The Lord seems distant only because your attention is directed outward to His creation and not inward to Him. Whenever your mind wanders in the maze of myriad worldly thoughts, patiently lead it back to remembrance of the indwelling Lord. Paramahansa Yogananda

4 Commemorative Services and Special Events Commemorative Services at the Nashville Center These Self-Realization Fellowship Services are held to commemorate the birthdays and mahasamadhis of our great Gurus. All are welcome to attend who are well enough acquainted with the SRF teachings to understand the Guru-disciple relationship and to participate in the ceremony with sincerity and reverence. Please bring a flower to be offered as a symbol of your devotion to God and Gurus and a donation in an envelope as a symbol of your loyalty and faithfulness to the work of SRF. Sept. 2 Sunday 7:30 to 8:30 pm Janmastami, Birthday of Bhagavan Krishna Sept. 26 Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30 pm Lahiri Mahasaya Commemorative Service for both Birthday and Mahasamadhi Dec. 15 Saturday TBA Christmas Meditation NOTE: Additions to services, changes to services and reminders of special services will be sent via , so please watch for updates to special services. Special Events at other locations near Nashville Visit SRF Atlanta for details of monastic visits during the year Other Ongoing Opportunities There are retreat opportunities at the Encinitas Retreat ( enretreat@yogananda-srf.org ) and Lake Shrine Retreat ( lsretreat@yoganada-srf.org) for both men and women, please contact the retreats directly for reservations or more information. The Hidden Valley Ashram offers various guest programs for men only ( info@hvashram.org ). The dates for SRF Convocation 2019 have not been announced yet. Still time to start planning ahead for this wonderful experience of spiritual fellowship coming in August Open your eyes and see the good that you now have, and then keep alert and alive to recognize each new manifestation as it comes to you. Speak with devotion to the Father and thank Him for all the good things of life. He is with you always. Paramahansa Yogananda

5 Self-Realization Fellowship Nashville Meditation Group September through December 2018 Schedule of Readings Volume #1 2 Sep 35 Divine Selfishness Serving One s Self in All 9 Sep 36 Karma The Law of Cosmic Justice 16 Sep 37 Man s Highest Conception of God 23 Sep 38 Realizing God in your Daily Life 30 Sep 39 Loyalty is the Greatest Law 7 Oct 40 The Light of Truth Eternal 14 Oct 41 How to Overcome Fear 21 Oct 42 Your True Self The Immortal Soul 28 Oct 43 The Art of Devotional Singing 4 Nov 44 Daylight Savings Ends Ways to Overcome Nervousness 11 Nov 45 Practicing Yoga in World Affairs 18 Nov 46 Giving Thanks for Life s Blessings 25 Nov 47 Freedom from Habit Slavery 2 Dec 48 The Universality of Religion 9 Dec 49 Finding the Joy in Life 16 Dec 50 The Nature of a Master 23 Dec 51 Celebrating Christmas in the Silence ofthe Soul 30 Dec 52 Controlling Your New Year s Destiny