Welcome
Welcome to our Temple
Nestled in the sunny hills of Glendale, California, this temple is a branch of Self-Realization Fellowship, the international nonprofit society founded by one of the preeminent spiritual figures of our time — Paramahansa Yogananda.
We warmly invite you to attend our program of inspirational lecture services, meditations, and other activities, and learn more about India’s age-old philosophy of Yoga and its time-honored tradition of meditation, presented in the soul-illumining teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.
Our Founder
In the hundred years since the birth of Paramahansa Yogananda, this beloved world teacher has come to be recognized as one of the greatest emissaries to the West of India’s ancient wisdom. His life and teachings continue to be a source of light and inspiration to people of all races, cultures and creeds.
To learn about the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and the world-wide mission of his organization, please visit Yogananda.org.
How to Meditate
You can begin experiencing the peace and communion with the Divine that meditation brings with these basic instructions on how to meditate.
Glendale Temple Announcements
Young Adult Gathering, Sunday, September 20
The monthly Young Adult gathering with the minister will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Small Chapel. More information.
Special Services Honoring Lahiri Mahasaya, September 26 & 30
We welcome you to join us in commemorating the mahasamadhi of Lahiri Mahasaya on Saturday, September 26, and his birthday on Wednesday, September 30. Both services begin at 8:00 p.m. and are preceded by a group meditation beginning at 6:30 p.m. It is traditional to bring a flower, symbolizing devotion, and an offering in an envelope as a symbol of loyalty to the Guru and his teachings.
Sunday Fellowship, Sunday, September 27
Following the service, everyone is welcome to join us in the Social Hall for our Sunday Fellowship for refreshments and conversation.
6 Hour Meditation, Saturday, October 3
We warmly invite you to join us for a six-hour meditation in honor of the birth of Lahiri Mahasaya, led by an SRF monastic here on Saturday, October 3. This meditation will be live-streamed from the Glendale Temple and the opening prayer will be at 8:00 a.m. So, we encourage you to arrive at 7:40 a.m. for the Energization Exercises and be ready early!
The meditation will include inspirational readings, devotional chanting, and periods of silent meditation lasting about 30-50 minutes each. There will be a thirty-minute intermission from 11:30 until noon, followed by periods of devotional chanting and silent meditation, with the closing prayer at 2:00 p.m.
Picnic on the Patio, Sunday, October 11
Following the Sunday service on October 11 we will host a potluck Picnic on the Patio, with games and activities and a vegetarian potluck meal.
If your last name begins with: A ~ M please bring a main dish, N ~ Z please bring a salad.
Deserts and beverages will be provided.
Group Meditations at Glendale Temple
Friday Evening Meditations
Friday Meditations 7:00 to 9:00
Energization exercises at 7:00
Sunday Evening Meditations
Sunday Meditations 6:30 to 9:30
Energization exercises at 6:30
Longer Saturday Meditations
As Scheduled
Beginning 10:00 a.m.
India Night 2024
Day of Service
Easter
Thank you for your donations
We deeply appreciate and welcome your support of the Glendale Temple. Your gift enables us to fund the vital services and activities that we offer to our members and larger community, and to maintain our sacred facilities.
“Self-realization is the knowing — in body, mind, and soul — that we are one with the omnipresence of God; that we do not have to pray that it comes to us, that we are not merely near it at all times, but that God’s omnipresence is our omnipresence; that we are just as much a part of Him now as we ever will be. All we have to do is improve our knowing.” ~ Paramahansa Yogananda