SRF Cercle de Méditation de Montréal

01/06/2026

PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA COMMEMORATIVE SIX-HOUR MEDITATION SATURDAY JANUARY 10

A six-hour meditation in honor of Paramahansa Yogananda’s birthday, conducted in English by SRF/YSS members, will be streamed live at the chapel located at 650 4th Avenue in Verdun, Saturday 10 from 10h40 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be an intermission halfway through this long meditation.

If you can't attend the full 6 hours of meditation, don't hesitate to come anyway. Better a shorter meditation than nothing at all.

``Giving love to all, feeling the love of God, seeing His presence in everyone, and having but one desire – for His constant presence in the temple of your consciousness – that is the way to live in this world``

Paramahansa Yogananda

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, January 10!

SRF Montreal Meditation Circle

01/02/2026

SPECIAL EVENTS ON SUNDAY JANUARY 4TH

The SRF Montreal Meditation Circle will be presenting two special services
this Sunday, January 4, 2026 at the chapel located on 650 4th Avenue in Verdun:

1. a Kirtan from 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. and

2. a commemoration service in honor of the birth of Paramahansa Yogananda from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Please offer a flower symbolizing devotion to God and the Gurus, accompanied by a monetary gift in an envelope, as a sign of loyalty and fidelity.

After the service, we invite you to have a meal together in the chapel. Everyone brings something to the table and we can share it all.

"The closeness of the spiritual vibrations of other disciples has the power to elevate your own. They are an inspiration in your ascent to self-realization. »

Paramahansa Yogananda

We look forward to seeing you this Sunday, January 4, 2026.

We wish you a 2026 filled with health, peace, and love.

Jai Guru

Montreal Meditation Circle

07/30/2025

KIRTAN AT THE MONTREAL MEDITATION CIRCLE SUNDAY AUGUST 3

We invite you this Sunday, August 3, 2025 to a Kirtan at the SRF Montreal Meditation Circle located at 650 4th avenue in Verdun.

10 am to 10:50 am (French)

11 am to 12 pm (English and / or French)

« Sound or vibration is the most powerful force in the universe. Music is a divine art, to be used not only for pleasure but as a path to God-realization. » Paramahansa Yogananda

After the Kirtan, we invite you to have a meal together at the chapel. Everyone brings a little something and we can share it all.

We look forward to seeing you this Sunday, August 3 !

Montreal Meditation Circle

06/17/2025

THE 2025 SRF CONVOCATION PRESENTED AT THE MONTREAL MEDITATION CIRCLE FROM JUNE 23 TO 27

For all those who wish, we cordially invite you at the Montreal Meditation Circle Chapel, located at 650 4th Avenue in Verdun, for an online viewing of the events of the 2025 World Convocation of the Self-Realization Fellowship.

Come experience the joy of the soul with SRF friends!

Here is the schedule of activities:

Monday June 23

9h45 to 10h45 Making Life a Spiritual Adventure
Brother Satyananda

11h to 14h Meditation with Kirtan (Devotional Chanting)
SRF Monks’ Kirtan Group

17h30 to 18h30 Recharging the Body With Cosmic Energy
Brother Balananda

19h30 to 8h30 Mastering the Techniques of Meditation
Part I (Hong-Sau Technique of Concentration)
Sister Brahmani
Tuesday June 24

9h45 to 10h45 The Art of Relaxation: Counteracting Stress and Experiencing True Serenity
Brother Govindananda

11h to 12h Meditation
Sister Sarala

13h30 to14h30 Satsanga (Questions and Answers)
Sister Karuna

17h30 to 18h30 Mastering the Techniques of Meditation
Part II (Aum Technique of Meditation)
Brother Devananda
Wednesday June 25

9h45 to 10h45 Manifesting Our Noble Ambitions: The Creative Power of Initiative
Brother Kamalananda

11h to 14h Meditation
Brother Chidananda
SRF Monks’ Kirtan Group

19h30 to 20h30 Satsanga (Questions and Answers)
Brother Bhumananda

*20h30 to 21h30 Wednesday meditation in the chapel: one hour only

Thursday June 26

10h30 to 11h30 Ideal Citizens of the World
Sister Draupadi

12h to 13h Meditation
Brother Anantananda

13h30 to 14h30 Satsanga (Questions and Answers)
Sister Ranjana

19h to 20h30 Kirtan (Devotional Chanting)
SRF Sisters Kirtan Group

Friday June 27

9h45 to 10h45 The Role of a Guru in One’s Spiritual Search
Brother Sevananda

11h to 14h Guided Meditation
Sister Dhira

Jai Guru!

05/28/2025

KIRTAN DIMANCHE 1ER JUIN/KIRTAN SUNDAY JUNE 1

(English follows) Un kirtan aura lieu ce dimanche 1er juin 2025 au local de méditation du Cercle de méditation SRF de Montréal situé dans l'église Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, au 650 4e avenue à Verdun.
10h à 10h50 (Français)
11h à 12h (Français et / ou Anglais).
« Le son ou la vibration est la force la plus puissante de l'univers. La musique est un art divin, qui doit être utilisé non seulement pour le plaisir, mais aussi comme un chemin vers la réalisation de Dieu. » Paramahansa Yogananda
Après le Kirtan, nous vous invitons à prendre le dîner ensemble à la chapelle. Chacun apporte un petit quelque chose et nous pourrons partager le tout.
Au plaisir de se retrouver dimanche !

Cercle de méditation de Montréal
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A Kirtan will be presented this Sunday, June 1, 2025 in the meditation room of the SRF Montreal Meditation Circle located in Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Church at 650, 4th avenue in Verdun.
10 am to 10:50 am (French)
11 am to 12 pm (English and / or French)
« Sound or vibration is the most powerful force in the universe. Music is a divine art, to be used not only for pleasure but as a path to God-realization. » Paramahansa Yogananda
After the Kirtan, we invite you to have lunch together at the chapel. Everyone brings a little something to the table and we can share it all.
We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!

Montreal Meditation Circle

04/29/2025

MÉDITATION POUR SOULIGNER L'ANNIVERSAIRE DE SRI YUKTESWAR

Chers membres et amis de SRF,

Le Cercle de méditation SRF de Montréal va diffuser en direct, à la chapelle située au 650, 4e avenue à Verdun, le service commémoratif en l’honneur de la naissance de Swami Sri Yukteswar, guru de Paramahansa Yogananda et paramguru de tous les fidèles de la SRF/YS.

Samedi le 3 mai 2025, 10 h40 à 17h

Si vous ne pouvez assister en totalité aux 6 heures de méditation, ne vous privez surtout pas de venir quand même. Mieux vaut une méditation plus courte que rien du tout.

Cet ajout, ne change en rien l’horaire régulier soit les méditations du mercredi soir ainsi que les services du dimanche matin.

Au plaisir de méditer ensemble le 3 mai.

Cercle de Méditation de Montréal

04/29/2025

COMMEMORATIVE MEDITATION - ANNIVERSARY OF SRI YUKTESWAR

Dear SRF Members and Followers,

The SRF Montreal Meditation Circle will livestream, at the chapel located at 650 4th avenue in Verdun, the memorial service in honour of the birth of Swami Sri Yukteswar, guru of Paramahansa Yogananda and paramguru of all the faithful of the SRF/YS.

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:40 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you can't attend the full 6 hours of meditation, don't hesitate to come anyway. Better a shorter meditation than nothing at all.

This addition does not change the regular schedule, Wednesday evening meditations as well as the Sunday morning services.

Looking forward to meditating together on May 3rd.

Montreal Meditation Circle

04/18/2025

Easter Weekend Special Events

As we approach Easter, as Paramahansa Yogananda explained, it brings a sense of joyful expectation to recall that this holiday has 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.

We are pleased to announce that the chapel located at 650 4e Avenue in Verdun will be open and will livestream the online meditations led by the monastic members of the Self-Realization Fellowship:

Friday, April 18: Good Friday meditation from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 19: Easter meditation from 10:40 a.m. to 5 p.m.
o If you can't attend the full 6 hours of meditation, don't hesitate to come anyway. Better a shorter meditation than nothing at all.

Sunday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., SRF/YSS President Brother Chidananda will lead a special Easter sunrise service livestreamed from the Mother Center.

We wish you a very happy Easter.

Montreal Meditation Circle

04/18/2025

Événements spéciaux de Pâques

À l’approche de Pâques, comme l’a expliqué Paramahansa Yogananda, il est réjouissant de se rappeler que cette fête a non seulement une grande signification historique en relation avec la vie de Jésus-Christ en tant qu’incarnation du Divin, mais aussi une signification profonde pour nos propres aspirations à pouvoir ressusciter la conscience divine latente en nous-mêmes.

Nous sommes heureux de vous annoncer que la chapelle située au 650 4e Avenue à Verdun sera ouverte et diffusera en direct les méditations en ligne dirigées par les membres monastiques de la Self-Realization Fellowship:

Le vendredi 18 avril : méditation du Vendredi Saint de 12h à 13h
Le samedi 19 avril : méditation de Pâques de 10h40 à 17h
o Si vous ne pouvez assister en totalité aux 6 heures de méditation, ne vous privez surtout pas de venir quand même. Mieux vaut une méditation plus courte que rien du tout.

Le dimanche 20 avril de 10h à 11h, Frère Chidananda, Président de la SRF/YSS conduira un service spécial de l’Aube de Pâques qui sera diffusé en direct de la Maison Mère.

Nous vous souhaitons un très joyeux temps Pascal.

Cercle de Méditation de Montréal

03/06/2025

The Mahasamadhi birthday of Paramahansa Yogananda – that state where a great yogi consciously and permanently leaves his physical body after attaining union with Spirit – takes place on March 7. The Mahasamadhi birthday of his guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar, is on March 9. Monastic members of the Self-Realization Fellowship will conduct special online meditation services in honor of Paramahansa Yogananda and Swami Sri Yukteswar.

The SRF Montreal Meditation Circle will broadcast those services live, at the Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Church, located at 650 4e avenue, in Verdun.

Friday, March 7, 2025, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Paramahansa Yogananda Mahasamadhi Memorial Service in English — led by an SRF monk.

Saturday 8 March 2025, 10:40 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Six-hour memorial meditation for Paramahansa Yogananda and Swami Sri Yukteswar in English — led by an SRF monk.

If you can't attend the full 6 hours of meditation, don't hesitate to come anyway. Better a short meditation than nothing at all.

Sunday, March 9, 2025, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Swami Sri Yukteswar Mahasamadhi Memorial service in English — led by an SRF monk.

Be sure to set your clocks forward on Sunday, March 9th, as we return to Eastern Daylight Time.

03/06/2025

L’anniversaire du Mahasamadhi de Paramahansa Yogananda – cet état où un grand yogi quitte consciemment et définitivement son corps physique après avoir atteint l’union avec l’Esprit – a lieu le 7 mars. L’anniversaire du Mahasamadhi de son gourou, Swami Sri Yukteswar, a lieu le 9 mars. Des membres monastiques de la Self-Realization Fellowship conduiront des services spéciaux de méditation en ligne en l’honneur de Paramahansa Yogananda et de Swami Sri Yukteswar.

Le Cercle de méditation SRF de Montréal va diffuser ces services spéciaux dans ses locaux à l'Église Notre-Dame-De-Lourdes, au 650 4e avenue à Verdun.

Vendredi 7 mars 2025, 12 h 00 - 13 h 00

Service de commémoration du Mahasamadhi de Paramahansa Yogananda en anglais — dirigé par un moine de la SRF.

Samedi 8 mars 2025, 10 h 40 - 17 h 00

Méditation commémorative de six heures de Paramahansa Yogananda et Swami Sri Yukteswar en anglais — dirigée par un moine de la SRF.

Si vous ne pouvez assister en totalité aux 6 heures de méditation, ne vous privez surtout pas de venir quand même. Mieux vaut une méditation plus courte que rien du tout.

Dimanche 9 mars 2025, 12 h 00 - 13 h 00

Service de commémoration du Mahasamadhi de Sri Yukteswar en anglais — dirigé par un moine de la SRF.

N'oubliez pas d'avancer vos horloges dimanche 9 mars, car nous retournons à l’heure avancée de l’Est.

02/28/2025