ALL WELCOME: A time to enter the silence and receive Christ’s blessings
This Christmas season, we invite you to step beyond the glitter of tinsel and gifts and into the quiet, inner joy of Christ’s presence. Paramhansa Yogananda began the tradition of the 8-hour Christmas Meditation, which has become the heart of the season in Ananda communities around the world. It is a special day set aside for communion with Christ Consciousness—a chance to rest deeply, uplift your heart, and experience the Divine within.
Two Opportunities to Join:
Wednesday 17 December – 3-hour Christmas Meditation (6.00–9.00pm) Available in-person and online via Zoom. (Please request the link to join).
Sunday 21 December – 8-hour Christmas Meditation (6.00am–2.00pm) Available in-person only
Whether you join us for the full meditation or only a brief portion, what matters most is simply being there to receive the blessings. Last year, a few came for just the last half hour and were very touched. Many who attend tell us afterward that the hours passed quickly—that it was far easier, and far sweeter, than they expected.
What to Expect
Periods of deep silent meditation interwoven with chanting, music, and recordings of Paramhansa Yogananda and his disciples.
A rhythm of stillness and inspiration that carries you inward, gently opening the heart to Christ’s peace.
A welcoming space, join us for whatever you can. (Best times to come and go are during chanting or audio breaks.
Wednesday 17 Dec – 3-hour schedule You are welcome to join us at any of the times listed below in bold (Chanting or Audio breaks ) If joining via Zoom, please request the link in advance.
- 6.00 – Opening Prayer & Chanting
- 6.15 – Silent Meditation (45 mins)
- 7.00 – Chanting
- 7.10 – Silent Meditation (50 mins)
- 8.00 – Chanting
- 8.10 – Silent Meditation (20 mins)
- 8.30 – Audio recording
- 8.50 – Healing & Closing Prayer
Sunday 21 December – 8-hour Christmas Meditation Schedule You are welcome to join us at any of the times listed below in bold (Chanting, Audio, or Break). Available in-person only
- 6.00am – Opening Prayer and Chanting
- 6.15am – Silent Meditation (45 mins)
- 7.00am – Chanting
- 7.10am – Silent Meditation (1 hour 20 mins)
- 8.30am – Chanting
- 8.40am – Silent Meditation (50 mins)
- 9.30am – Voice of Paramhansa Yogananda (Audio)
- 9.55am – Silent Meditation (1 hour 5 mins)
- 11.00am – BREAK (20 mins)
- 11.20am – Audio/Chanting
- 11.50am – Silent Meditation (40 mins)
- 12.30pm – Music/Audio
- 12.40pm – Silent Meditation (50 mins)
- 1.30pm – Music/Reading/Recording
- 1.50pm – Healing and Closing Prayers
- 2.00pm – Christmas Meditation Ends
Practical Notes
Bring a shawl or blanket to create your own meditation “cave”.
A water bottle, some snacks, and any props you use in your practice will help you stay comfortable.
Come with an open heart—whether for 30 minutes or the full day, you will be uplifted.
Why Join? Christmas, Paramhansa Yogananda says, is not only about outward festivity but about awakening Christ within. These meditations are a chance to let Christ-Peace descend into your heart, your family, and the world.
“Celebrate Christmas upon the altar of the vast inner silence… Then will you know Christ as the Divine King ruling in the heart of all finite Creation.” – Paramhansa Yogananda
Join us this December to celebrate Christmas in the deepest way—through silence, music, and communion with Christ.