How Meditation Can Transform Your Life‍‍

Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-04:00

Latvian Canadian Centre | Toronto

SRF Toronto
Publisher/HostSRF Toronto
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✨ Discover the “Portable Paradise Within”✨
About this Event

Did you know that deep inner peace, joy, and clarity are not things you need to chase, but experiences you can learn to access within yourself?
Join us for a special evening with Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Jayananda as he shares timeless meditation teachings that have inspired seekers around the world. Through wisdom, practical insights, and a guided meditation, you will explore how meditation can awaken a deep calmness and spiritual awareness that transforms everyday life.
Paramahansa Yogananda- author of the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi - described meditation as a way to carry a “portable paradise within.” Imagine being able to experience peace and joy wherever you are, regardless of circumstances.
Whether you are completely new to meditation or have practiced for years, this event offers a rare opportunity to experience these teachings directly.


What to Expect

✨ Inspiring talk by a senior Self-Realization Fellowship monk with over 45 years of spiritual experience
🧘 Guided meditation suitable for beginners and experienced meditators
🌿 Practical insights on how meditation can bring calm, clarity, and balance to daily life
📖 Introduction to the Kriya Yoga meditation teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda
💫 A welcoming environment for anyone curious about meditation and spiritual growth


About the Teachings

Paramahansa Yogananda founded Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) in 1920 to share the universal science of Kriya Yoga meditation. His teachings emphasize the direct experience of the Divine within and the underlying unity of all religions and all life.


Your Speaker

Brother Jayananda, whose name means “attainment of bliss through being victorious”, has been a monk in the Self-Realization Fellowship monastic order for over 45 years.
He currently serves as minister-in-charge of the SRF Hollywood Temple and has traveled widely across North America and Europe, offering lectures, retreats, and inspirational programs on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.


Event Details

📍Latvian Canadian Centre
4 Credit Union Drive
North York, ON M4A 2N8
🅿️ Free parking available at the venue
🎟️ Admission: Free


Agenda

🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Public Lecture
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Fellowship
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Latvian Canadian Centre, 4 Credit Union Drive, Toronto, Canada

Tickets

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