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
New Year's Eve Meditation, Wednesday, December 31
The Chapel will be open from 9:00 p.m. for silent, unled meditation until 11:30 p.m. You may enter at any time. The minister will lead the meditation from 11:30 p.m. into the New Year, ending around 12:15 a.m.
Paramahansa Yogananda’s Birthday Commemoration Service, Monday, January 5
Paramahansa Yogananda’s birthday commemoration service will be held Monday, January 5, 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. Following this service, we will gather in the Social Hall to sing Happy Birthday to our Guru.
Paramahansa Yogananda’s Commemorative Meditation, Saturday, January 10
On Saturday, January 10, we will hold a long meditation commemorating the birth of Paramahansa Yogananda. This meditation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m. There will be an intermission at 1:00 p.m. If you cannot be present for the whole day, please plan to attend the first period of meditation so as not to disturb the peace of those who already will have been meditating for several hours. Long meditations provide a unique opportunity for us to leave behind all responsibilities and to focus wholeheartedly on our search for God. We hope you can join us. For this meditation, a fruit offering to the Guru is customary.
Day of Service, Saturday, January 17
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we host a Day of Service at the temple. This is a time for volunteers to help with cleaning, maintenance, and gardening. We start at 10:00 a.m. with a short meditation, followed by service activities. Another meditation precedes a vegetarian lunch at served at 1:00 p.m. No special skills needed – everyone is welcome!
Young Adult Gathering, Sunday, January 18
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, January 19 at 12:30 p.m. in the Small Chapel. More information is available at GlendaleTemple.org/YoungAdults.
Teen Group, Sunday, January 25
The monthly Teen Group class will be held beginning 11:00 a.m. in the Teen Room located off the hallway off the West Lobby. This interactive class includes focus on spiritual topics pertinent to the lives of teenagers.
Sunday Fellowship, January 25
The Sunday Fellowship is a time for relaxed fellowship with others from the temple. Following the Inspirational Service delicious refreshments are served in the Social Hall and we welcome everyone to come and enjoy.
Kirtan with the SRF Monastics, Saturday, January 31
Saturday evening, January 31, the SRF monks’ kirtan group will lead an extended period of meditation and kirtan chanting. Join us for this inspiring and joyful evening.
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
Longer Saturday Meditations
As Scheduled
Beginning 10:00 a.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