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Are you searching for a deeper sense of peace, joy, and meaning — no matter what's happening around you? Join us at Self-Realization Fellowship to practice the benefits of meditation and kriya yoga as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda, author of the best-selling spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. We invite you to our many different events, and especially to our annual World Convocation. Whether you are a beginner or experienced practitioner, this group is open to all who seek to deepen their spiritual connection and cultivate a sense of inner peace and self-awareness.
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2026 World Convocation
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles, 404 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA, USAre you searching for a deeper sense of peace, joy, and meaning — no matter what’s happening around you?
You are warmly invited to the annual Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation, a free weeklong immersion in the Kriya Yoga meditation teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of the best-selling spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. To register, please visit convocation.yogananda.org.Join us in Los Angeles or online from August 2–8, for:
- Guided meditations to help you experience inner stillness firsthand
- Inspirational talks on Paramahansa Yogananda’s timeless wisdom and the ancient science of yoga
- Kirtan — uplifting devotional chanting
- Satsangas — informal spiritual discussions
- Pilgrimage tours (in-person and virtual) of Self-Realization Fellowship temples, meditation gardens, and other sacred sites established by Yogananda throughout Southern California
Some of this year’s talks include:
- The Art of Joyful Living: Yoga’s Path to Happiness
- Eternal Youth: What Does It Mean and How Can We Have It?
- Becoming an Instrument of Divine Love
- Inner Security Through Divine Connection
People of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome, whether you are new to meditation, have practiced for many years, or are simply interested in learning more. Convocation is an opportunity to connect with others seeking greater peace, joy, and meaning, and to take part in a worldwide spiritual community. Online tours, meditations, and talks will be simultaneously translated and available in German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Established by Yogananda in 1950, the annual Self-Realization Fellowship Convocation is for anyone drawn to meditation, inner growth, and a deeper understanding of life’s purpose.
Self-Realization Fellowship is the international nonprofit spiritual organization founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda to introduce to people of all races, cultures, and creeds the ancient science and philosophy of yoga and its time-honored tradition of meditation. For more information and to register, please visit convocation.yogananda.org.
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