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
December
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
All-Day Christmas Meditation, Saturday, December 13
We welcome you to join meditating devotees around the world on this day, set aside by Paramahansa Yogananda as our spiritual celebration of Christmas. The meditation begins at 10:00 a.m. and it continues to 6:00 p.m. There will be a break at midday. If you can only attend part of the meditation, we encourage you to come for the beginning portion of the meditation at 10:00 a.m. It is customary to bring a fruit offering and an envelope with a monetary gift.
Young Adult Gathering, Sunday, December 21
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, December 21 at 12:30 p.m. in the Small Chapel. More information is available at GlendaleTemple.org/YoungAdults.
Christmas Eve Service, Wednesday, December 24
Everyone is invited to our special Christmas Eve service, which begins at 8:00 p.m. A brief meditation, musical performances, and inspirational readings create a warm spiritual family feeling on Christmas Eve. Your family, your children, and your friends are very welcome. Light refreshments will be served in the Social Hall following this service.
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.
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