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, April 20
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, April 21
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. The first of these meetings will be Sunday, April 21 at 12:30 p.m. in the Small Chapel. Information and Sign-up
4 Hour Meditation, Saturday, April 27
On Saturday morning, April 27, 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. Please join us.
Temple Meeting, Sunday, April 28
After the lecture service on Sunday, April 28, we will have a Sunday Fellowship and Temple Meeting. The theme of this session is “Service” and everyone is invited to participate in this meeting. Food will be served and we will begin the meeting around 12:30 p.m. Please come.
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