Kansas City Meditation Group

The Kansas City Meditation Group of SRF (Self-Realization Fellowship) warmly welcomes you to our community. We are an affiliate of a worldwide nonprofit organization with international headquarters in Los Angeles, California. Our organization was founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda, who is highly revered as one of the preeminent spiritual figures of our time.

Our Spiritual Foundation

Paramahansa Yogananda introduced truth-seekers all over the world to India's age-old philosophy of Yoga and its time-honored tradition of meditation through his writings, including his bestselling book "Autobiography of a Yogi." The universal teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda offer a science of spiritual exploration - one that enables us to create for ourselves spiritually harmonious lives and to contribute to a more compassionate and peaceful world.

Our Mission

The Fellowship is dedicated to promoting a greater understanding and harmony among the world's various religions by teaching the fundamental principle of religion: how to commune personally with God. We believe that all paths lead to the same ultimate goal - a deeper understanding and connection with the divine.

Meditation Techniques and Lessons

The meditation techniques taught by Paramahansa Yogananda are available through the SRF headquarters as home study lessons. These lessons provide a comprehensive guide to meditation and spiritual growth, offering practical advice and inspiring guidance for achieving balanced physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. You can apply for Meditation Lessons at this link: https://yogananda.org/lessons. Additionally, Paramahansa Yogananda's spiritual classic, "Autobiography of a Yogi, " is available in our Bookroom, in bookstores, public libraries, and is now available online.

Weekly Services and Events

We invite you to join us in meditation and for inspirational Services on Thursdays and Sundays. Our weekly services include:

• Sunday: 9-9:45 am Meditation, 10:00-11:00 am Sunday Main Service
• Thursday: 6:30-8:30 pm Meditation Service (Restarts in April)
• Last Thursday of each month: 6:30-8:30 pm Kirtan (Devotional Chanting & Meditation)

We also offer a Children's Sunday School for ages 5-12 on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, and a Teen Group for ages 13-17 on the 3rd Sunday of each month (does not meet June - August).

Bookstore and Library

Our bookstore is open prior to and following Services, where you will find copies of Paramahansa Yogananda's books for sale and to borrow from our lending library. The bookstore offers a variety of spiritual literature and resources to support your journey towards spiritual growth and enlightenment.

Support and Community

We believe that spiritual growth is best achieved in a supportive community. We invite you to join us in our weekly services and events, and to take advantage of the resources available through our bookstore and lending library. Whether you are just beginning your spiritual journey or are looking for a community to deepen your practice, we welcome you with open hearts and minds.