Tucson Meditation Group, Paramahansa Yogananda Self Realization Fellowship

ACTIVITIES

March 29, 2012 - Meditation and Satsanga
by Brother Balananda Resident Minister at Phoenix Temple

Saturday, October 27, 2012
Annual Picture Rocks Retreat

Phoenix Temple & Website
602.279.6140 - http://www.phoenixtemple.org/

The Tucson Meditation Group is made up of friends and members of Self-Realization Fellowship, a worldwide, non-profit religious organization with international headquarters in Los Angeles, California. Self-Realization Fellowship was founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda for the purpose of disseminating Kriya Yoga, a definite scientific technique for attaining personal experience of God.

Through its worldwide service and teachings, Self-Realization Fellowship seeks to awaken greater understanding of the harmony underlying all true religions, and a fuller expression in this world of the love that unites all people when they realize their oneness with God.

The TMG Council for 2012 includes:
Coordinator, Vicki Merley 520.818.6576 ~ vlmerley@gmail.com
Secretary, Stephen Murray 520.882.5623
Treasurer, Bill Pattalochi, 520.745.0548

Wednesday, Friday & Sunday Evening Meditations - Please consider joining your fellow devotees every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday evening for group meditation. Master taught, “Group meditation is a castle that protects the new spiritual aspirants as well as the veteran meditators. Meditating together increases the degree of Self-Realization of each member of the group by the law of invisible vibratory exchange of group magnetism". It’s a wonderful opportunity to recharge yourself spiritually AND help others reach their spiritual goals, too. All are welcome and deeply encouraged to attend.

Bookstore - Self service counter is only open at service times. Purchases can be made only before or after services as that's the only time anyone is there.There is currently a wide selection of books, CDs, DVDs, cassette tapes, incense, meditation armrests, rukshadra beads and much more! The “Self-Service” sales counter is always open, so purchases can be made anytime. You can feel extra good about your purchases as all bookstore proceeds are used to fund our on-going TMG operations. (If you’d like to volunteer for Bookroom Staff, please contact Sara Roberts at 520.296.7311.)

Chapel Cleaning - We have ongoing cleaning at the chapel so please contact Vicki or Sara.

Special Events for 2012

January 5, 2012 - Birthday of Paramahansa Yogananda
7:00 pm Meditation
8:00 pm Commemoration Service

January 7, 2012 - Six Hour Meditation in Honor of the Guru
9:40 am Group Practice of the Energization Exercises
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Meditation

March 7, 2012 - Mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananga
7:00 pm Meditation
8:00 pm Commemoration Service

March 9, 2012 - Mahasamadhi of Swami Sri Yukteswar
7:00 pm Meditation
8:00 pm Commemoration Service

March 10 & 11, 2012 - Tucson Festival of Books
University of Arizona Center Campus - http://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/
SRF Booth Hosted by Tucson Meditation Group
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

March 24, 2012 - Six Hour Meditation in Honor of the Gurus' Mahasamadhi
9:40 am Group Practice of the Energization Exercises
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Meditation

March 29, 2012 - Meditation and Satsanga
by Brother Balananda Resident Minister at Phoenix Temple
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Energization Exercises and Meditation, then Fellowship

April 8, 2012 - Easter Sunrise Service
7:00 am Potluck Breakfast outside
9:00 am Regular Meditation inside
10:00 am Readings Service

April 27 - 29, 2012 - Phoenix Temple Regional Retreat
At the Redemptionist Renewal Center - Picture Rocks Retreat
602.279.6140 - http://www.phoenixtemple.org/

May 10, 2012 - Birthday Celebration for Swami Sri Yukteswar
7:00 pm Meditation
8:00 pm Commemoration Service

May 12, 2012 - Six Hour Meditation in Honor of the Guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar
9:40 am Group Practice of the Energization Exercises
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Meditation

July 21, 2012 - Six hour Meditation in Honor of the Guru, Mahavatar Babaji
9:40 am Group Practice of the Energization Exercises
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Meditation

July 25, 2012 - Mahavatar Babaji Commemoration Day
7:00 pm Meditation
8:00 pm Commemoration Service

July 29, 2012 - August 4 , 2012 - SRF Convocation
http://www.yogananda-srf.org/World_Convocation.aspx

August 10, 2012 - Janmashtami, Krishna Commemoration
7:00 pm Meditation
8:00 pm Commemoration Service

August 11, 2012 - Six Hour Meditation in Honor of the Guru, Bhagavan Krishna
9:40 am Group Practice of the Energization Exercises
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Meditation

September 26, 2012 - Mahasamadi of Lahiri Mahasaya
7:00 pm Meditation
8:00 pm Commemoration Service

September 30, 2012 - Birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya
8:00 am Meditation
9:00 am Commemoration Service
10:00 am Regular Service

October 6, 2012 - Six Hour Meditation in Honor of the Guru, Lahiri Mahasaya
9:40 am Group Practice of the Energization Exercises
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Meditation

October 27, 2012 - Annual One-Day Retreat
At the Redemptionist Renewal Center - Picture Rocks Retreat
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Please Call Maria Welch 520.623.7240

December 15, 2012 - All Day Christmas Meditation
9:40 am Group Practice of the Energization Exercises
10:00 am --6:00 pm Meditation

December 31, 2012 - New Years Eve Meditation
8:00 pm Group Practice of the Energization Exercises
8:30 pm - 11:30 pm Meditation
11:30 am - 12:15 am Traditional Meditation

Picture of the 2011 Retreat - Click here for large image.

Annual One-Day Retreat
Saturday, October 27, 2012

Mark your calendars for TMG’s annual fall retreat to be held at the serenely inpiring Redemptorist Renewal Center at Picture Rocks (7101 West Picture Rocks Road) This spiritually-enriching day will be hosted and conducted by the monks from the Phoenix Temple and is always a sell out. The activities include meditations, a thought-provoking spiritual living class, chanting with kirtan and more. A delicious vegetarian lunch is included in the registration fee. Reservations for this day of peace are required so plan accordingly! The cost for the entire day (including lunch) is $50.

Please send your check, payable to: "Tucson Meditation Group", and mail to:
Maria Welch ~ 2742 West Monte Vista Place ~ Tucson, AZ 85745-9782
Questions? Please call: 520.623.7240