2003 SRF Convocation

August 3rd - August 10th

Los Angeles Westin Bonaventure Hotel

2003 SRF Convocation: Another Wonderful Year!!!

Over thirty devotees from Georgia traveled to Los Angeles, California to attend the 2003 Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel. A full week of activities brought joy and spiritual fellowship and renewal to all who attended. Pilgramages to sacred sites such as Mt. Washington, the Lake Shrine, Hollywood Temple, Forest Lawn, and Yoganandaji's hermitage in Encinitas brought devotees from around the world closer together and closer to our Guru. Classes were held on the SRF techniques, satsangas (ministers answering questions submitted by devotees), Kirtan meditations (chanting), Kriya Initiations, and both an opening and closing reception allowing devotees to meet and be greeted by the SRF monastics.

It was announced that almost 4000 people came from 45 countries and 50 states to spend the week in Divine inspiration. Talks were given every night followed by meditations. Some of the speakers were Brother Anandamoy, Brother Bhaktananda, Brother Anilananda, Brother Santoshananda, Sister Priya, Sister Mukti Ma, Brother Achelanda, Brother Vishwananda, and many others. Films and slide shows were presented. Monks and Nuns of the SRF order were available to counsel devotees requesting guidance. A new video on the early years of Paramahansa Yogananda in America, a new video with Brother Anandamoy speaking on the Bhagavad-Gita was released, a new talk by Yoganandaji was also released on CD, and a new CD with instrumental arrangements of some of the Cosmic Chants . There is also a new color travel altar and new calendars and engagement books.

For those who go to Convocation, it is impossible to relate in words how inspiring Convocation is. For those who have not gone, it is a trip you really should consider making! Start making plans now to attend Convocation 2004!

SOME MOMENTS AT THIS YEAR'S CONVOCATION!