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    Introduction

    Easter Weekend Special Meditations

    As we approach Easter it brings a sense of joyful expectation to recall that this holiday has, as Paramahansa Yogananda explained, not only great historical meaning in relation to the life of Jesus Christ as an incarnation of the Divine, but also profound significance for our own aspirations of being able to resurrect the latent divine consciousness within ourselves.

    During the weekend of March 29 – 31, Self-Realization Fellowship monastics will be conducting special online meditations for Good Friday and Easter. (Pease note: There will be in-person special meditations held at SRF locations during this time as well — you can find a link at the bottom of this page to find a location near you.)

    You can participate in the Easter weekend online meditations by going to different tabs on this page:

    Please note: All of these meditations will be available until Monday, April 1 at 10:00 p.m. (PDT).

    Commemorative Meditations in SRF

    In Self-Realization Fellowship, certain commemorative meditations are conducted throughout the year to honor the enlightened teachers in the SRF lineage.

    The teachings of SRF are founded upon the original Christianity of Jesus Christ and the original Yoga of Bhagavan Krishna. The spiritual lineage of SRF consists of these two great avatars and a line of exalted gurus of contemporary times: Mahavatar Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Swami Sri Yukteswar, and Paramahansa Yogananda (last in the line of SRF Gurus).

    Find a Self-Realization Fellowship Location Near You!

    Many of our temples, centers, groups, and circles worldwide will be holding special in-person services and meditations during this time. Please check with your SRF location to confirm and for the exact times.

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    Friday, March 29

    Good Friday Meditation

    Friday, March 29

    Join us at 9:00 a.m. (PDT) for a one-hour online Good Friday meditation conducted in English.

    Available for viewing until Monday, April 1 at 10:00 p.m. (PDT)

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    Saturday, March 30

    Please join us for the following Easter meditations:

    See videos below for start times in your time zone.

    Easter Six-Hour Meditation

    A special long meditation to absorb the blessings of this sacred time

    Saturday, March 30

    “As Jesus withdrew his mind from the body by ecstasy and united it with all-pervading Spirit, so through the consciousness of Christ developed within yourself by constant meditation unite your soul with omniscient Spirit, your life with Eternal Life.”

    Paramahansa Yogananda 

    Schedule listed for the Pacific Time zone:

    • Part 1: 7:40 – 11:00 a.m.
    • Intermission: 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
    • Part 2: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

    This meditation, conducted in English, will begin with group practice of the SRF Energization Exercises, followed by an opening prayer, inspirational readings, devotional chanting, and periods of meditation throughout the day.

    Available for viewing until Monday, April 1 at 10:00 p.m. (PDT)

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    Easter Meditation in Japanese

    Saturday, March 30

    Join us at 4:00 p.m. (PDT) for a one-hour online Easter meditation conducted in Japanese. See video below for start time in your time zone.

    Available for viewing until Monday, April 1 at 10:00 p.m. (PDT)

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    Sunday, March 31

    Easter Sunday Meditations

    Join us for one-hour online Easter meditations conducted in several languages. See videos below for start times in your time zone.

    All available until Monday, April 1 at 10:00 p.m. (PDT)

    English: 8:00 a.m. (PDT)

    German: 9:00 a.m. (PDT)

    Italian: 10:00 a.m. (PDT)

    Portuguese: 11:00 a.m. (PDT)

    Spanish: 12:00 p.m. (PDT)

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