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
One Day Kriyaban Retreat, Saturday, April 5 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
This one-day retreat for SRF Kriyabans will include a meditation technique review, satsanga with the minister, and a kirtan. There will be a midday break, and we ask that you bring your own lunch.
10:00 - Welcome
10:15 - Group practice of Energization Exercises outside
10:30 - Meditation (technique review including Kriya)
12:30 - Free time and lunch (bring your own)
2:00 - Satsanga
3:00 - Kirtan
4:00 - Closing
Please be prepared to show your SRF Kriyaban card which is available on the SRF Lessons app.
Day of Service, Saturday, April 12
We changed the date for the April Day of Service to Saturday, April 12. We welcome and appreciate all volunteers who can 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!
Easter Brunch, Sunday, April 20
Please note the special Easter Sunday schedule below. For those who would like to join us at 7:00 a.m. we will present the live-stream of Brother Chidananda’s Easter Sunrise Service. Afterwards we will have tea and muffins for the early risers.
Our morning meditation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by the lecture service at 10:00 a.m.
Following the lecture service we welcome you and your family to join us for our Easter Brunch on the patio near the Social Hall. Activities for children are planned and a local Easter Bunny will be in attendance.
6:30 AM Temple open
7:00 AM Live-stream Easter Sunrise Service
8:00 AM Coffee, tea, and muffins
9:00 AM Morning Group Meditation
10:00 AM Lecture Service and Sunday School
11:00 AM Easter Brunch
To help with planning please sign-up here: Easter Brunch Sign-up
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