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Welcome
We are happy that you are interested in joining us for group meditation, and we thank you for considering the following guidelines and protocols.

Meditation Service
A leader (either a monastic or a lay devotee) guides the group though periods of silent meditation, usually between a half hour and an hour, separated by short periods of devotional chanting and inspirational readings.

Devotional Chanting
Chanting with deep concentration and devotion draws the devotee inward to the altar of God’s presence. Paramahansa Yogananda’s Cosmic Chants is an excellent introduction to chanting and gives the words and music for the chants used in our services.

Tips on Meditation
Paramahansa Yogananda said, “Meditation is the ability to take the mind away from every object of distraction and put it upon God alone.” A few key points will be helpful in achieving depth in your meditation.

CORRECT POSTURE:

Sit with the spine straight, feet flat on the floor, shoulders slightly back, chest out, abdomen in, and hands with palms upward resting at the juncture of thighs and abdomen. The goal is to keep the body relaxed and motionless.

FOCUS EYES GENTLY UPWARD: With eyes closed, focus the gaze gently at the point between the eyebrows, the spiritual eye.
KEEP THOUGHTS FOCUSED ON GOD: If no techniques are known, silently talk to God in the language of your heart. A devotional thought such as, “Reveal Thyself, I love Thee Lord”, repeated with deep attention can bring an inner response from God.

Meditating in a Group
Devotees come together in silent fellowship to reinforce each other’s efforts toward Self-realization. You can do your part by remembering and following these simple guidelines, which will help ensure an atmosphere of sacred stillness, free from distractions.

Simple Guidelines
Wear clothing that is made of soft fabrics both for personal comfort and silence.
If you have a health condition that may cause disturbance to you or to others, please consider meditating at home.
Arrive early so you can choose a seat. Sit on an aisle in the back if you need to leave before the end. If you arrive late, you may wait in our Overflow Room until you hear chanting, then move quietly into the chapel.

Energization Exercises taught in the SRF Lessons are performed outdoors in a group twenty minutes prior to the beginning of the service.
Turn off electronic devices.
Remain still and quiet during meditation periods.
If you need to stretch, use the restroom, or leave the service before the end, please do so during a chanting period.

Learning More ….
The techniques of meditation taught by Paramahansa Yogananda, including the Energization Exercises and the Hong Sau Technique of Concentration, may be learned through the SRF lessons which are sent by mail for personal study from the Mother Center. Applications for the Lessons are available on the free-literature table. Feel free to talk with a minister after a Sunday or Thursday service.
More about the SRF Lessons
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Thank You
Thank you for taking time to read this information and for helping to create a spiritual environment conducive to inner communion with God. If you have any questions or suggestions, please speak with one of our ministers or place a note in the satsanga box located in the bookroom.

“Peace is the language and embracing comfort of God.“– Paramahansa Yogananda

Upcoming Events

Spring Food Drive
Our annual Spring Food Drive begins on Sunday, June 5th and ends on Sunday, June 26. Please bring nonperishable food items such as canned, dried or bottled food to the Social Room before or after the service. We ask that you donate easy-to-open individual items. The food will be donated to the Pathways of Hope Distribution Center in Fullerton. Thank you for your support !!!

Online Offerings

2021 SRF Online World Convocation Continues to Inspire

Service and Meditation Hours

Sunday
10:00 am - Meditation
11:00 am - Lecture Service
Saturday
6:00 pm - Energization Exercises
6:20 pm - Meditation

After the temple reopening last year, we plan to gradually reintroduce other Temple activities this year including Thursday services, Study Groups, etc.
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Regarding the Wearing of Masks

Masks mandates have been lifted for all people attending indoor events at Fullerton Temple. For anyone who prefers outdoor seating, this will be available in the meditation gardens.

Prayer Request

You are welcome to submit a prayer request for yourself, your family, or friends. Monastics as well as lay members pray for those in need and for our world family as a whole.

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