
Brother Satyananda
—his name denotes "the attainment of bliss through truth". He has been SRF monk from 1975 and presently lives and serves at the SRF headquarters in Los Angeles. He also serves as minister-in-charge of the SRF Temple in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born in San Diego, California.

Brahmachari David
—he served for many years at SRF/YSS ashram at Ranchi and from 1990 at SRF ashrams in California. He was born in Australia.

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Self-Realization Fellowship monks, Brother Satyananda and Brahmachari David, will visit Sydney in 2009. Everyone who is an SRF member (ie, who has enrolled for the SRF Lessons from SRF Headquarters) should have received a letter of invitation.
All events will take place at the Sydney Masonic Conference and Function Centre (SMC), 66 Goulburn Street, Sydney. For location details follow this link.
One week before the Monastic Visit, Brother Satyananda will present at the 2nd International Ayurveda and Yoga Conference.
For further information please email us.
| PROGRAM OF EVENTS | ||
| Fri 10 April | 7–8:30 pm |
Meditation and opening class, “The True Meaning of Easter: A Resurrection in Spirit” |
| Sat 11 April | 9:30 am–12 noon |
Techniques Review Class* |
12:30–1:30 pm |
Youth Group (Teens & 20s) Picnic & Satsanga (Lunch provided; meet at Masonic Centre at noon to walk to Hyde Park) | |
6 pm |
Kriya Yoga Initiation** | |
| Sun 12 April | 8:30–9:15 am |
Easter Sunday Meditation Service |
9:30–10:45 am |
Kriya Yoga Review Class** | |
11 am–12 noon |
Easter Sunday Service | |
2–3:30 pm |
Closing Satsanga and film presentation | |
| Mon 13 April | 11:30 am |
Bush walk and picnic with the monks (Full details available closer to the event) |
* Classes on the techniques of meditation and energization are for students of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons. Please bring your student or Kriyaban card for admittance. Others interested in studying the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda are welcome to attend these classes by enrolling for the Lessons either before or during the weekend.
** Kriya Yoga initiation and review classes may only be attended by eligible students of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons.
Our centre is very keen to be helpful to those travelling to Sydney for the event. We get a lot of joy from seeing people from the other parts of Australia join us in what is always a very inspiring weekend. Here is a list of Accommodation Options. Please let us know of other ways we can be helpful. For enquiries email us.
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