Virtual Guru Bhakti Retreat: Paramahansa Yogananda's Mahasamadhi Weekend
With Naren K. Schreiner, Song of the Morning Staff and Clear Light Community
March 5 - 7, 2021
In honor of Paramahansa Yogananda’s mahasamadhi on March 7th, this weekend retreat is an opportunity to come together in divine friendship and community. Led by Naren K. Schreiner with other members of the Song of the Morning, this interactive virtual retreat is intended to nourish heart and soul. Each person will be invited to share favorite passages or poems from Yoganandaji’s writings, and to join in on spiritual discussions. Meditations, chanting, spiritual study, a traditional Guru puja, and satsanga —”fellowship with Truth”. The theme is “Divine Relationship”. What does it mean? How does it influence our daily life? How does it support our heart’s need for connection and support? We’ll focus on the bond between the Guru-disciple, between spiritual friends and between the soul and its Creator.
All programs will be in Eastern Standard Time, offered live through Zoom and facilitated by Naren K. Schreiner unless expressed otherwise
Program Fee: Suggested donation of $108, but any amount is welcomed. All donations support Song of the Morning and our ability to invite Naren and others to offer programs such as this.
For more information, please watch this video by Naren Schreiner introducing this special event:
~ Schedule ~
*All events are tentative and subject to change
Friday, March 5
7:00 p.m. – Opening satsang
Saturday, March 6
9:00 a.m. – Meditation and Chanting
10:00 a.m. – Sharing Quotes/Passages from Paramahansa Yogananda’s Writings
11:00 a.m. – Guru Gita Readings
12:00 p.m. – Hatha Yoga with Shannon Smith
3:00 p.m. – Tea and Autobiography of a Yogi Readings
4:00 p.m. – Discussion on the theme of “Divine Relationship”
5:00 p.m. – Break for dinner
7:00 p.m. – Meditation and Chanting
8:00 p.m. – Closing
Sunday, March 7
10:30 a.m. – Kirtan – by “Whispers of Om”
11:00 a.m. – Song of the Morning Sunday Service – special reading by Ian Wylie
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Monastic-Led Commemorative Meditation Service from Self Realization Fellowship
5:00 p.m. – Guru Puja (devotional service) with Guru Gita Chanting
6:30 p.m. – Sunset Arati
6:45 p.m. – Closing Chant and Prayer
About the Program Leaders
Naren K. Schreiner
Naren has been a disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda for over thirty years. After living as a monk in the SRF ashram for fourteen years, he continued his religious vocation of service and spiritual support to individuals, families and communities throughout the US and Mexico. He was ordained as a Hindu priest at Kali Mandir in 2012 […]
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Song of the Morning Staff
Our beloved Song of the Morning Staff consists of our retreat co-managers Justine Markey and Brian Clark; our kitchen manger, Jessica Podel; our social media and technical administrator, Monika Ford; and our guest services manager and retreat services coordinator; Shannon Smith.
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Clear Light Community
We have many long-time members that are a part of our Clear Light Community which is nestled into the sacred grounds of Song of the Morning. Many of them live here all year round or live here part of the year. Some of them have even worked on staff themselves! Our community members have many […]
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