Convocation 2023
We invite you to enjoy several of the 2023 SRF World Convocation events livestreamed at the Center. Please join us for this weeklong immersion in the “how-to-live” teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Events will include the Opening and Closing programs, President Brother Chidananda’s 3-hour Wednesday morning meditation, weekday evening classes and meditations, and Fellowship meals on the weekends. The Center will open early at 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday for individual Energization Exercises and pre-recorded Convocation meditations will precede the livestreamed evening classes. Please refer to the schedule for all events taking place at the Center. We look forward to meditating with you!

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Regular Sunday Meditation
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Opening Program
Sister Draupadi
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Convocation Fellowship Vegetarian Potluck
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Building a Personal Spiritual Fortress
Brother Satyananda
8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Meditation
Brother Keshavananda
5:45 - 6:45 p.m.
Monastic led Convocation Meditation
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Filling Your Cup of Happiness Through Service to Others
Brother Sevananda
8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Meditation
Brother Dhyanananda
5:45 - 6:45 p.m.
Meditation
Sister Jyoti
(from Tues. morning)
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Unraveling the Mystery of Life and Death
Brother Ishwarananda
8:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Kirtan & Meditation
YSS Monks' Kirtan Group
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Meditation
Brother Chidananda
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Kirtan
SRF Monks’ Kirtan Group
(from Weds. afternoon)
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Exploring the Lofty Kingdom of Loyalty
Brother Govindananda
8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Meditation
Brother Jitananda
5:45 - 6:45 p.m.
Monastic led Convocation Meditation
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The Guru: Messenger of God
Brother Ishwarananda
8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Meditation
Brother Padmananda
5:45 - 6:45 p.m.
Meditation
Sister Yogamayee
(from Fri. morning)
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The Power of Silence: Creating Quiet Time in Our Lives
Sister Brahmani
8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Meditation
Brother Brahmananda
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Meditation with Kirtan
SRF Monks’ Kirtan Group
(from Thurs. morning)
12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
Break Snacks Provided
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Convocation Closing Class
Brother Chidananda
2:15 p.m.
Lunch together at a nearby restaurant