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[](https://yogananda.org/paramahansa-yogananda) ## Paramahansa Yogananda The pioneering father of Yoga in the West, Yogananda has uplifted the lives of millions through his Self-Realization Fellowship teachings. [Read about his life](https://yogananda.org/paramahansa-yogananda) [](https://yogananda.org/light-for-the-ages-the-future-of-paramahansa-yoganandas-work) ## Light for the Ages: The Future of Paramahansa Yogananda’s Work Learn about SRF’s current and future plans and projects in furthering the spiritual mission of Paramahansa Yogananda — including ways you can get involved and offer support. [Learn more](https://yogananda.org/light-for-the-ages-the-future-of-paramahansa-yoganandas-work) [](https://yogananda.org/easter-online-events) ## Easter Sunrise Service Join us April 5 for a special Easter sunrise service with SRF/YSS President Brother Chidananda. [Learn more and join](https://yogananda.org/easter-online-events) [](https://yogananda.org/a-beginners-meditation) ## Meditate With Us Try a Beginner's Meditation. [Get started](https://yogananda.org/a-beginners-meditation) [](https://yogananda.org/blog/with-heartfelt-gratitude-for-your-support-in-2025) ## With Heartfelt Gratitude for Your Support in 2025 Your prayers, volunteer service, and material gifts are helping SRF reach truth-seekers across the globe and share the light of Paramahansa Yogananda’s Kriya Yoga teachings. [Read more](https://yogananda.org/blog/with-heartfelt-gratitude-for-your-support-in-2025) [](https://yogananda.org/lessons) ## The SRF Lessons Experience the core of Paramahansa Yogananda's teachings on meditation and spiritual living. [Learn more](https://yogananda.org/lessons) [](https://yogananda.org/ihqretrofit) ## International Headquarters Retrofit & Rehabilitation Project Join us as we prepare for the future of the Mother Center, and learn about plans for vital safety upgrades. [Learn more](https://yogananda.org/ihqretrofit)  To commune daily with God in deep meditation, and to carry His love and guidance with you into all your dutiful activities, is the way that leads to permanent peace and happiness.