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
Day of Service, Saturday, October 18
We welcome and greatly appreciate all volunteers to come to help with cleaning, maintenance, and gardening at the temple. The Day of Service will begin with a meditation at 10:00 a.m. in the main sanctuary. We gather in the chapel for a short meditation preceding a delicious vegetarian lunch served at 1:00 PM. Thank you for any time and service you can contribute.
Young Adult Gather, Sunday, October 19
One Sunday of each month the Young Adult group has an opportunity for a gathering with the minister following the lecture service. This month the meeting will be held on Sunday, October 19 at 12:30 p.m. in the Small Chapel. More information is available at GlendaleTemple.org/YoungAdults.
4 Hour Group Meditation, Saturday, October 25
On Saturday morning, October 25, we will hold a 4-hour group meditation beginning at 10:00 a.m. The meditation will include periods of chanting and will conclude at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday Fellowship, Sunday, October 26
We welcome everyone to join us in the Social Hall for a Sunday Fellowship after the service. Refreshments will be served.
November
Saturday, November 15 . . . . . . Day of Service
Sunday, November 16 . . . . . . . .Young Adult Gathering
Saturday, November 22 . . . . . 4 Hour Group Meditation
December
Saturday, December 6 . . . . . . . Mother Center Open House
Sunday, December 7 . . . . . . . . Christmas Potluck
Saturday, December 13 . . . . . . All-Day Christmas Meditation
Sunday, December 21 . . . . . . . . Young Adult Gathering
Wednesday, December 24 . . Christmas Eve Service
Wednesday, December 31 . . . New Year's Eve Meditation
Group Meditations at Glendale Temple
Friday Evening Meditations
Friday Meditations 7:00 to 9:00
Energization exercises at 7:00
First Friday ~ Led by Glendale Kirtan Group
3rd Friday ~ Led by a monastic with possible Kirtan
Sunday Evening Meditations
Sunday Meditations 6:30 to 9:30
Energization exercises at 6:30
2nd Sunday ~ Led by Lake Shrine Kirtan Group
Monthly Saturday 4 Hour Meditations
October 25, Saturday
10:00 a.m. ~ 2:00 p.m.
International Day of Peace
Paramahansa Yogananda has said “Peace is the altar of God, the condition in which happiness exists.” September 21 has been declared the International Day of Peace, a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples of the earth. Members of the Choirs of Glendale, Hollywood and Lake Shrine Temples joined together for the first time with our SRF community to celebrate a call to peace and to send out thoughts of love and goodwill to all mankind.
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