SRF Monastic Visit to Toronto with Kriya Initiation | 17-19 April, 2026
Due to limited seating capacity, events scheduled on April 17th, 18th, and 19th require advance free registration. Registration details are available within each event’s respective tab.
- 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. –– Video of Brother Anandamoy & Meditation (Open to all)
Thursday Event to be held at:
Toronto SRF Centre
18 Wynford Dr
North York, ON
M3C 0K8 Canada
Unit 405
- 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. — Free Public Lecture with Guided Meditation
Title for public lecture:: “How Meditation Can Transform Your Life“
- 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. — Reception
-> Click here for Free Registration (Registration is mandatory) ::
Friday Event to be held at:
Latvian Canadian Centre
4 Credit Union Dr
North York, ON
M4A 2N8
Canada
- 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Technique Review Class with guided meditation*
- 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. — Kriya Yoga Initiation **
* Open to students of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons.
** Open to Kriyabans only
Saturday and Sunday Events to be held at:
Toronto SRF Centre
18 Wynford Dr
North York, ON
M3C 0K8 Canada
Unit 405
- 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. — Kriya Yoga Review Class (*Open to Kriyabans only)
-> Click here to Register for the Kriya Yoga Review Class
- 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. — Guided Meditation
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Inspirational Service with Lake Shrine Dedication Video
-> Click here to Register for Guided Meditation and Inspirational Service
Saturday and Sunday Events to be held at:
Toronto SRF Centre
18 Wynford Dr
North York, ON
M3C 0K8 Canada
Unit 405
- 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. –– Outing with Monastics at Edwards Gardens (*brown-bag lunch)
Monday Event to be held at:
755 Lawrence Ave E,
North York, ON M3C 1P2
If you are in Canada then you can donate using the E-Transfer option through your bank or financial institution by sending the donation to finance@srftoronto.org. This email is set up for auto deposit so no question and answer is required.
If you would like donate using a credit card then please click on the donate button below to continue and specify the amount in the popup box. Thank you so much for your support
If you are a Canadian resident a tax receipt will be sent to you at the beginning of next year consolidating all your donations for the year.
Charitable registration No.: 76327 2895 RR0001
If you have any questions, please email cc@srftoronto.org
Your contribution will help the work of our Guru Paramahansa Yogananda in Toronto and is greatly appreciated.
🚗1. By Car
From Downtown Toronto
- Take the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) North.
- Exit at Eglinton Avenue East.
- Head west on Eglinton Avenue.
- Turn right onto Bermondsey Road, then left onto Credit Union Drive.
- The Latvian Centre is at 4 Credit Union Drive.
From the East (Scarborough)
- Take Eglinton Avenue West towards Bermondsey Road.
- Turn left onto Bermondsey Road, then left onto Credit Union Drive.
From the West (Etobicoke / Mississauga)
- Take Highway 401 East.
- Exit onto Don Valley Parkway (DVP) South.
- Exit at Eglinton Avenue East.
- Head west on Eglinton, then right onto Bermondsey Road, left onto Credit Union Drive.
🚗 Parking:
- Free parking is available at the Latvian Centre.
- If the lot is full, nearby residential streets also have some parking available.
- By Public Transit (TTC)
🔗 Plan your trip online: TTC Trip Planner
From Eglinton Station (Line 1 – Yonge/University):
- Take Bus 34 (Eglinton East) heading east.
- Get off at Bermondsey Road.
- Walk north on Bermondsey, then left onto Credit Union Drive (5–7 minutes walk).
From Broadview Station (Line 2 – Bloor/Danforth):
- Take Bus 100 (Flemingdon Park) or 25 (Don Mills) north.
- Transfer to Bus 34 (Eglinton East) at Eglinton Avenue.
- Get off at Bermondsey Road and walk.
From Kennedy Station (Line 2 – Bloor/Danforth):
- Take Bus 34 (Eglinton West) heading west.
- Get off at Bermondsey Road.
- Walk north on Bermondsey, then left onto Credit Union Drive.
- From Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) by TTC
- Take the UP Express train from Pearson Airport to Bloor Station (25 minutes).
- From Bloor, transfer to TTC subway Line 2 (Bloor–Danforth) eastbound to Broadview Station.
- From Broadview, take Bus 100 (Flemingdon Park) or 25 (Don Mills) north.
- Transfer to Bus 34 (Eglinton East) heading east.
- Get off at Bermondsey Road and walk north, then left onto Credit Union Drive (5–7 minutes).
🕑 Approx. travel time: 60–75 minutes depending on connections.
Public Transit (TTC) Fare Payment Options (for Visitors)
- You do not need a PRESTO card to ride the TTC.
- You can pay using:
- Contactless debit or credit card on any PRESTO reader (in stations, buses, and streetcars).
- Mobile payment (smartphone or smartwatch with Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.) — same fare as PRESTO.
- Cash payment at the fare box on a bus or streetcar (exact change required).
- Contactless debit or credit card on any PRESTO reader (in stations, buses, and streetcars).
- By Rideshare / Taxi
- Uber, Lyft, and local taxis serve this area.
- Use the address: 4 Credit Union Drive, Toronto.
- Average fare from Downtown Toronto: $30–45 (depending on traffic).
- From Pearson Airport: $50–70 (depending on time of day).
- By Bicycle
- Bike lanes are available along Eglinton Avenue East.
- From the Don Valley trails, riders can connect to Bermondsey Road.
- Bike racks may be available at the Latvian Centre (check onsite).
- Walking (Local)
- If staying nearby, the Latvian Centre is within walking distance from Eglinton Avenue East and Bermondsey Road.
- Approx. 10–15 minutes’ walk from major bus stops.
📌 Note: Travel times may vary depending on traffic and TTC schedules. Always check live updates before traveling.
Dear Friend,
It is our pleasure to announce that Self-Realization Fellowship monastics will be visiting Toronto, April 17-19, 2026 to meet with members and friends of Paramahansa Yogananda’s spiritual family. During the weekend there will be inspirational programs, meditation classes, and a Kriya Yoga initiation. You can find the complete schedule of the program at the bottom of this email.
We hope you will be able to join us for this time of divine fellowship — a wonderful opportunity to commune with God and Gurus, and to delve deeper into the understanding and practice of Paramahansaji’s teachings. While we recognize that some of you may not be able to attend the whole weekend, we encourage you to participate as much as you can in these special meetings.
You are most welcome to bring family and friends to the inspirational programs. Please note that anyone wishing to attend classes on the meditation techniques will be asked to show a student or Kriyaban card for admittance. 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 event itself.
Important information for SRF Lessons students and Kriyabans wishing to attend the Kriya Yoga Ceremony:
- If you are not yet a Kriyaban and wish to apply for Kriya, we invite you to submit your application through the Member Portal. Applying early gives us time to support you in preparing yourself for this important step. Note: If you are not able to submit your application through the Member Portal or need technical assistance, you are welcome to contact our International Help Desk at helpdesk@yogananda-srf.org.
- If you are a Kriyaban and have not attended a Kriya Yoga ceremony: please register by sending an email to Membership Services Kriya Registrar through KriyaRegistrar@yogananda-srf.org, or call +1 (818) 549 5151. You can register up to a few days before the event or on site at the Kriya Registrar desk.
- 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. 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 March 30th, 2026.
It is through your generosity that we are able to bring events like this to truth-seeking souls around the world, and we deeply appreciate any contribution you are able to make—through your meditation group, during the monastics’ visit or through our website—to help us continue our efforts to spread Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings.
We joyously anticipate meeting with you to share the inspiration of our Guru’s soul-revealing Kriya Yoga teachings. He told us: “Those who sincerely seek Him will surely find Him. Those who want to love the Lord and yearn to enter His kingdom, and who sincerely wish in their hearts to know Him, will find Him. You must have an ever-increasing desire for Him, day and night. He will acknowledge your love by fulfilling His promise to you throughout eternity, and you shall know joy and happiness unending.”
May God and Guru bless you always, and guide you toward fulfillment of your soul’s highest aspirations.
In divine friendship,
Self-Realization Fellowship
Mother Center
If you are in Canada then you can donate using the E-Transfer option through your bank or financial institution by sending the donation to finance@srftoronto.org. This email is set up for auto deposit so no question and answer is required.
If you would like donate using a credit card then please click on the donate button below to continue and specify the amount in the popup box. Thank you so much for your support
If you are a Canadian resident a tax receipt will be sent to you at the beginning of next year consolidating all your donations for the year.
Charitable registration No.: 76327 2895 RR0001
If you have any questions, please email cc@srftoronto.org
Your contribution will help the work of our Guru Paramahansa Yogananda in Toronto and is greatly appreciated.