Public Lecture

“How Meditation Can Transform Your Life”

Join us for a Public Lecture at the Marriott Uptown on March 20, 2026

A Self-Realization Fellowship monastic will talk about the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and explain how meditation can lead to the natural development of deep calmness and the awakening of spiritual consciousness that can transform all aspects of your life.

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Weekend Schedule

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Register here

Please note, registration is not required, but will be helpful to the event organizers.

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Friday, March 20

Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.

Kirtan: 6:15 to 7 p.m.
Public Lecture with Guided Meditation: 7 to 8 p.m.
Meet and Greet: 8 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, March 21

Meditation: 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Techniques Review: 10-11 a.m.*
Techniques Review: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.*

Kriya Yoga Initiation: 6 to 9 p.m.

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Sunday, March 22

Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.

Inspiration Service: 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Kriya Techniques Review: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.**
Closing Program: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

* Must be a SRF/YSS lessons student to attend

** Must be a SRF/YSS Kriyaban to attend

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Location

Marriott Uptown

2101 Louisiana Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87110
(Exit I-40 at Louisiana Blvd)

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Room Registration

We have reserved a block of rooms at a reduced rate for those who wish to stay at the Marriott for the weekend. Please click here for the code to use when making your reservation. 

Events at Albuquerque Meditation Group of of SRF

Thursday, May 8

Organization Meeting: 6 to 7:00 p.m.

Satsanga: 7 to 8 p.m.

Reception: 8 to 9 p.m. 

Information for Newcomers to the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons

• Newcomers interested in studying the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda may attend these classes by enrolling for the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, either before or during the weekend program.

• Further information and applications for the Lessons are available at SRFLessons.org or at the Public Lecture.

Information for SRF Lessons students and Kriyabans who want to attend the Kriya Yoga Ceremony

• If you are not yet a Kriyaban and wish to apply for Kriya Yoga Initiation, we encourage you to submit your Kriya application through the SRF Member Portal no later than February 13, 2026. Note: If you are not able to submit your application through the Member Portal or need technical assistance, you are welcome to contact the SRF International Help Desk at helpdesk@yogananda-srf.org.

• If you are a Kriyaban and have not attended a Kriya Yoga Initiation ceremony: please register by sending an email to Membership Services Kriya Registrar through KriyaRegistrar@yogananda-srf.org, or call +1 (818) 549 5151 no later than February 27, 2026.

• If you have already attended a Kriya Yoga ceremony, you do not need to register for the initiation but will be asked to show your Kriyaban card in order to attend. Your Kriyaban card is now available on the SRF/YSS App on your phone. However, if you need a replacement card, please send an email to Membership Services Kriya Registrar through KriyaRegistrar@yogananda-srf.org, or call +1 (818) 549 5151 no later than February 27, 2026.