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
Paramahansa Yogananda’s Birthday Commemoration Service, Sunday, January 5
Paramahansa Yogananda’s birthday commemoration service will be held Sunday, 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 11
On Saturday, January 11, 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.
A One-Day Retreat for Lesson Students and Kriyabans
Saturday, November 9 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Reflection on Gratitude
“Whether your worldly possessions be many or few, you are still rich in gifts from God. Love Him, not for the outward things He may give you but for his gift to you of Himself as your Father.” ~ Paramahansa Yogananda , Spiritual Diary
Retreat Schedule
10:00 - Welcome in Chapel
10:15 - Group practice of Energization Exercises outside
10:30 - Meditation in Chapel (Technique Review)
1:00 - Free time and lunch (bring your own)
2:00 - Meditation and Kirtan
4:00 - Closing Prayer
The day will include group practice of the Energization Exercises and group meditation with a review of the Hong-Sau and Aum techniques of meditation.
Please bring your student card or Kriyaban card for admittance.
Beverages will be provided, but please bring your own lunch.
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