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
Bhajan Chanting with Elda and the YA Kirtan
Saturday, May 25, 7:00 p.m.
Join us and bring your friends to sing to God and meditate together during this special evening of bhajan chanting lead by Elda, accompanied by the Young Adult Kirtan Group.
Swami Sri Yukteswar’s Birthday, May 10
This birthday commemoration service will be held on Friday, May 10, beginning at 8:00 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. A meditation preceding the service will begin at 6:30 p.m. You are welcome to join the meditation during chanting periods if you are not able to arrive at the beginning.
Day of Service, Saturday, May 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.
Monthly Young Adult Gatherings, Sunday, May 19
On the 3rd Sunday of each month the Young Adult group will have an opportunity for a gathering with the minister following the lecture service. Information and Sign-up
Bhajan Chanting with Elda and the Young Adult Kirtan, Saturday, May 25
Join us and bring your friends to sing to God and meditate together during this special evening of bhajan chanting lead by Elda, accompanied by the Young Adult Kirtan Group on Saturday evening, May 25, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Fellowship, Sunday, May 26
Join us in the Social Hall after the service for a Sunday Fellowship for some food and friendship.
Easter
Day of Service
India Night
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