Nashville Meditation Group of Self-Realization Fellowship Newsletter: January through April 2019 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 Wednesday 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 http://www.yogananda-srf.org/lessons 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, 90065-3298. Phone: (323) 225-2471. SRF Web site: http://www.yogananda-srf.org/ which has information including: Online bookstore and catalog Guided meditations Worldwide Prayer Circle Schedules of tours and retreats SRF has their own YouTube channel with many wonderful videos https://www.youtube.com/user/yoganandasrf Atlanta Regional Center: 4000 King Springs Rd, Smyrna, GA 30082, Phone: (770) 434-7200. Atlanta Center website: http://www.srfatlanta.org ; email srfatlanta@hotmail.com
Chapel Location of Nashville Meditation Group 2913 Berry Hill Drive Nashville, TN 37204 Center Information Chapel Location Web site: http://srfnashville.org 2913 Berry Hill Drive E-mail: srfnashville@gmail.com Nashville, TN 37204 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.
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 Wednesday Evening Meditation 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. March 17 (3rd Sunday) Vegetarian Potluck Social and Annual Business Meeting and Election of Officers Every 3 rd Sunday after the Service Light Refreshments Tea 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 email to request your email address be added to the notification email. Facebook Group: Nashville Meditation Group of Self-Realization Fellowship is open to join. https://www.facebook.com/groups/377338932382540/ "Come, Spirit! Come with the Glory of the Dawn. Come with the Vitality of the Sun. Come through the portals of our Silence. Paramahansa Yogananda
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. Jan. 6 Sunday 10:00 to 10:45 am Birthday of Paramahansa Yogananda Jan. 12 Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm (Energization Exercises 8:40am) Yogananda Commemorative Meditation March 3 Sunday 10:00 to 10:45 am Yogananda Mahasamadhi Service March 10 Sunday 10:00 to 10:45 am Sri Yukteswar Mahasamadhi Service NOTE: The regular Sunday Service will follow the special services held on Sunday morning NOTE: Additions to services, changes to services and reminders of special services will be sent via email, so please watch for email updates to special services. Special Events at other locations near Nashville Visit SRF Atlanta www.srfatlanta.org for details of monastic visits during the year Other Ongoing Opportunities There are retreat opportunities at the Encinitas Retreat (email: enretreat@yogananda-srf.org ) and Lake Shrine Retreat (email: 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 (email info@hvashram.org ). The dates for SRF Convocation 2019 have been announced as August 4 10, 2019. It s time to start planning for this wonderful experience of spiritual fellowship and pilgrimage to the place where Yogananda lived in America. Give Goodwill to All, but develop a State of Consciousness wherein Nobody can ruffle you. Paramahansa Yogananda
Self-Realization Fellowship Nashville Meditation Group January through April 2019 Schedule of Readings Volume #2 6 Jan 1 Kriya Yoga Royal Science of Realization 13 Jan 2 The Art of Developing Memory 20 Jan 3 Why Life s Tests Are Thrust Upon Us 27 Jan 4 Making The Most of Sundays 3 Feb 5 Unite Your Will with the Infinite 10 Feb 6 Satan The Cosmic Magician 17 Feb 7 The Inner Meaning of Self-Realization 24 Feb 8 Curing Psychological Intoxication 3 Mar 9 Guru Channel of Eternal Blessings 10 Mar 10 Daylight Savings Time begins! Awaken Your Power to be Happy 17 Mar 11 The Meaning of Reincarnation 24 Mar 12 Get Acquainted with God 31 Mar 13 Healing By Knowing the Nature of Creation 7 April 16* How to Fulfill Your Role in Life 14 April 14* Jesus Christ and His Teachings 21 April 15* The Resurrection of Christ Within You 28 April 17 The Power of Concentration * Note the order of numbered Service Readings has been changed to reflect Palm Sunday and Easter.