Events
Discover the joy of seeking God together through events
Throughout the year, Sydney Centre hosts special events that nurture spiritual growth and deepen meditation practice. From silent retreats to monastic visits, each gathering offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your soul’s infinite peace.
For our regular program, Sunday school, study groups and commemorative services, see our Services page.
"You may be surprised at what seclusion with God will do for your mind, body, and soul….
Through the portals of silence the healing sun of wisdom and peace will shine upon you."
—Paramahansa Yogananda
Upcoming events at Sydney Centre
Convocation Monastic Visit
30 July - 5 August 2026 · Sydney Centre
We are delighted to announce that Sister Ranjana and Sister Chetana will be with us for Pre-Convocation events from Thursday 30th July to Sunday 2nd August.
Details are below:
⦿ Thursday, 30 July, 6:30 – 8:30 pm: Evening service.
⦿ Friday 31 July, 11:00am - 2:00pm: Monastic Visit Harbour Cruise
(Details below)
⦿ Saturday 1 August, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm: Long meditation.
2:00pm – 4:00 pm: Program TBA
⦿ Sunday 2 August, 10 – 10:45 am: Meditation.
11:00am – 12:00pm: Sunday service
Sister Ranjana and Sister Chetana will also be joining us at the Convocation Screening at Sydney Centre until Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Sister Ranjana
Monastic Visit Harbour Cruise
Friday 31 July 2026 · 11:00am - 2:00pm
Sydney Centre is delighted to invite you to a Harbour Cruise with Sister Ranjana and Sister Chetana. Please join us for a tour of Sydney Harbour and spiritual fellowship.
Date:
⦿ Friday 31 July from 11:00am - 2:00pm
⦿ Please arrive by 10:45am at the latest.
Location:
⦿ We will be embarking and disembarking from King St Wharf #9, Darling Harbour
⦿ The wharf is approximately 8 mins (600m) walk from Wynyard Train Station.
⦿ The wharf is located in front of Cargo bar and next to Wildlife Sydney Zoo.
⦿ The name of the boat is MV Sydney.
Please note:
⦿ We are limited to 60 guests so please book early to reserve your spot.
⦿ Tea, coffee, soft drinks, and juices will be provided.
⦿ Please bring your own lunch to eat onboard.
(No heating options available)
2026 Convocation Screening at Sydney Centre
3-9 August 2026 · Sydney Centre
Sydney Centre will be live screening the 2026 Convocation from Monday 3rd August to Sunday 9th August.
Sydney Centre Silent Retreat
16-19 October 2026 · Hartzer Park, Burradoo
Since 1998, Sydney Centre has been hosting two silent weekend retreats each year in autumn and spring at Hartzer Park, 25 Eridge Park Road, Burradoo.
The retreat includes single accommodation (shared bathroom) and all meals.
Please note: Hartzer Park is no longer offering the Self-catering option.
2026 Retreat Dates
Spring Retreat:
16 – 19 October 2026 (a 5-day option will be confirmed later this year)
Recently Held 2 day Monastic Led National Retreat
6-8 February 2026
We are extremely grateful to Bro Devananda and Bro Bhimananda for conducting the first SRF Monastic led National Retreat held in Australia at Sydney.
The two day event was attended by nearly 110 Retreatants - both long term and new devotees. The retreatants left with a feeling of joy, confidence and with a sense of time well spent towards their spiritual growth.
"Come into the silence of solitude, and the vibration there will talk to you through the voice of God."
—Paramahansa Yogananda
Previous Monastic visits
A profound sense of renewal comes through SRF Monastics visiting Sydney over the decades to conduct Public Lectures; Kriya ceremonies: Weddings; Christenings; give Spiritual Counselling and hold Fellowship with devotees.
The 1st Monastic visit to Sydney was in 1958; since then, we have had 26 visits in total, including 15 with Kriya ceremonies.
Highlights have been the visit of SRF Vice-President Mrinalini Mata in 1966, and the visit of our beloved President, Brother Chidananda in January 2025. This momentous event marked the first visit to Australia by an SRF President.
We have also had 7 visits from Center Department monastics since the first one in 2007, specifically to run workshops and conferences for devotees.
The Center Department visit to Australia in 2012 included a National Conference held in Sydney.
