We are deeply blessed that two of our beloved brothers, Brother Sattvananda and Brother Bhimananda, will be visiting Sweden from 1–4 August. As is their custom, they will visit two convocation locations during the week, starting in Sweden and then travelling to Assisi on Wednesday.
Brother Sattvananda and Brother Bhimananda will be visiting devotees in Sweden between Saturday and Tuesday
Meet the monastics for a Saturday in Stockholm, 1st of August
Join fellow devotees from all over the world as we spend a day in Stockholm with our visiting monastics. Please register via this form. The form and payment methods can also be found further down on this page.
12:00pm Pilgrim walk through the Old Town (Gamla Stan) to Hälsans Hus Address: Fjällgatan 23 B. We gather in the Main Hall (Stora Salen).
1:00pm Meditation
1:30pm - 4:00pm Vegetarian buffet served in the restaurant, lovingly prepared by Hermans vegetariska. Cost: SEK 200. The lunch is intentionally 3 hours long to allow the monastics preparation time for the Satsanga and meditation.
Note: If you prefer, you can bring your own meal, but it needs to be consumed in the Main Hall.
4:00pm Satsanga with the monastics
5:00pm Meditation
6:00pm Social fellowship and Swedish fika/pasteries (offered with our love).
7:30pm Closing
The entrance of Hälsans hus and their delicious vegan buffet.
M/S Angantyr next to the map where the green line indicates the boat tour route
Meet the monastics in Söderfors, Sunday to Tuesday
Monastics are leading the convocation Sunday to Tuesday at Söderfors Herrgård. For a detailed schedule for these days, see Schedule.
Personal Counseling
The monastics will be offering personal counseling for those devotees who would like advice on spiritual matters. Each interview slot is 15 minutes (in total 24 slots available). We advice to book ahead, since we anticipate these slots to be in demand. Bookings are now open.
Book personal counseling with Brother Sattvananda (FULLY BOOKED)
Book personal counseling with Brother Bhimananda (FULLY BOOKED)
Counseling isavailable during these times:
Sunday 2nd of August: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (online bookings for Sunday close Saturday 1st of August at 9pm) Monday 3rd of August: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm (online bookings for Monday close Sunday2nd of August at 4pm) As in the past, many devotees have been asking for counseling. Unfortunately because of time constraints the monks will only be able to see a limited number of them.
We would like to recommend other simple ways to request counseling from SRF monastics, as follows:
· Send an email from the SRF website (signing in through the member portal).
· Call (1) 818 549-5154.
· Call the Self-realization Fellowship main number (1) 323 225-2471.
· Just write and mail your request to the Mother Center address.
A call with a monastic counselor will be promptly scheduled for you.
Wednesday
Tuesday is the last day we are able to enjoy the presence of our visiting monastics. On Wednesday they will be travelling to Assisi and spend the rest of the week with the Assisi Meditation Circle of SRF.