Denver Meditation Group
Special Monastic-Led Events April 4-6, 2025
Event Details:
We are very happy to announce that the Denver Meditation Group will be hosting a Self-Realization Fellowship Center Tour April 4-6, 2025!
Most of the events and services for the tour will be held at the Denver Marriott West Hotel in Golden, located at 1717 Denver West Blvd. (303-279-9100). The title of the Friday public lecture will be: "How Meditation Can Transform Your Life." Brother Prafullananda from the SRF Mother Center will be leading the Center Tour. The monks may also perform weddings, vow renewals, or christenings. If interested, please email srfdenver@gmail.com or speak with a council member. Please stay tuned to our emails and announcements for updates.
Hotel Booking Details:
If you are interested in staying overnight at the hotel, a limited number of sleeping rooms will be held until March 14, 2025 at a nightly rate of $124 (single or double); you can make a room reservation at the following link Book your room for the SRF Center Tour here. Once all of these sleeping rooms are booked, additional rooms should be available via the main Denver Marriott West booking site. Even lower rates may be available via third-party booking sites; simply Google the Denver Marriott West Hotel for the latest rates. Additional hotels are also available nearby.
Important information for new Kriya Yoga students:
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 March 14, 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.
For Kriyaban's who have NOT attended a Kriya Yoga ceremony:
If you are a Kriyaban and have never 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 March 1, 2025.
For Kriyaban's who HAVE attended a Kriya Yoga ceremony:
If you have previously 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 March 1st, 2025.
Donations:
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 either during this monastic visit, through the Denver Meditation Group website, or through the SRF Tours Department website to help us continue our efforts to spread Paramahansa Yogananda's teachings.
Volunteer Information:
Please email srfdenver@gmail.com or speak with a council member if you are interested in serving during the events.
Following is the tentative schedule of monastic-led events and services:
| Thursday April 3rd (at the DMG Chapel) | Monastic-Led Inspirational Service followed by a reception; all are welcome | 7:00 - 9:00 pm |
| Friday April 4th (at the Marriott) | Public lecture and guided meditation followed by a meet and greet; all are welcome | 7:00 - 8:00 pm |
| Saturday April 5th (at the Marriott) | Meditation Service; all are welcome | 9:00 - 9:45 am |
| Saturday April 5th (at the Marriott) | Technique review class (for eligible SRF students) | 10:00 - 11:00 am |
| Saturday April 5th (at the Marriott) | Technique review class (for eligible SRF students) | 11:30 - 12:30 pm |
| Saturday April 5th (at the Marriott) | Kriya Yoga initiation (for eligible SRF students) | 6:00 - 9:00 pm |
| Sunday April 6th (at the Marriott) | Meditation Service; all are welcome | 8:30 - 9:00 am |
| Sunday April 6th (at the Marriott) | Inspirational Service; all are welcome | 9:30 - 10:30 am |
| Sunday April 6th (at the Marriott) | Kriya Yoga review class (for Kriyaban students only) | 11:00 - 12:30 pm |
| Sunday April 6th (at the Marriott) | Satsanga and video showing; all are welcome | 3:00 pm |
Upcoming special events and happenings at the DMG:
| Guided Meditation during Reading Service | First Sunday each month | 10am until 11am |
| Birthday of Paramahansa Yogananda | Sunday January 5 | 11:30am until 12:30pm |
| All-Day Meditation for Paramahansa Yogananda | Saturday January 11 | 9am until 3pm |
| General Meeting | Sunday January 26 | 11:30am until 12:30pm |
| Mahasamadhi for Paramahansa Yogananda | Thursday March 6 | 6:30p until 8pm |
| Daylight Saving Time Begins | Sunday March 9 | Set clocks AHEAD 1 hour at 2am |
| Mahasamadhi for Swami Sri Yukteswar | Sunday March 9 | 11:30am until 12:30pm |
General Schedule for All-Day Meditation for Paramahansa Yogananda, January 11, 2025:
(Please bring a fruit offering and donation to the service)
9:00 Opening prayer, introductory remarks, and devotional reading
9:07 Opening chant
9:15 Meditation
9:45 Devotional reading and chant
10:00 Meditation
10:55 Devotional reading and chant
11:12 Longest Meditation of the day
12:17 Closing Chant
12:27 Intermission remarks
12:30 Intermission
1:00 Second half opening remarks and devotional reading
1:10 Chant
1:20 Meditation
1:40 Part of Paramahansa Yogananda recording, Awake in the Cosmic Dream
1:50 Meditation
2:00 Chant
2:10 Meditation
2:20 Devotional reading
2:25 Meditation
2:40 Closing Chant
2:50 Prayer Service and Healing Ceremony
2:55 Closing prayer - Blessing of fruit offering
