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
Thanksgiving Food Drive
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we would like to invite you all to bring food to give to others in need. Please bring nonperishable food items to the West Lobby and we will deliver them to a local organization that supports families who are working to improve their life conditions. We cannot provide refrigeration; so canned goods and non-perishable staple items are very welcome. Sunday, November 24 will be the last day for this food drive.
Christmas Potluck, Sunday, December 1
On Sunday, December 1, the Glendale Temple invites everyone to begin celebrating the love and joy of the Christmas Season by attending a Christmas Potluck Luncheon immediately following the Sunday service. Join us for an afternoon of fabulous food and fellowship! Please bring a vegetarian potluck main dish or salad to share. Dessert and beverages will be provided.
Christmas Open House at Mother Center, Saturday, December 7
Self-Realization Fellowship warmly invites you, your family, and friends to a Christmas Open House at the Mother Center on Saturday, December 7, from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. The open house provides an opportunity to meet informally with the monastics and each other in the spirit of Christmas fellowship. Light refreshments will be served. Paramahansa Yogananda’s shrine will be open and you are welcome to visit the reception hall to enjoy the Christmas tree and other decorations. We look forward to greeting you all at this event, and wish you all a blessed Holiday season.
All-Day Christmas Meditation, Saturday, December 14
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 15
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 15 at 12:30 p.m. in the Small Chapel. More information is available at GlendaleTemple.org/YoungAdults.
Christmas Eve Service, Tuesday, December 24
Bring your family and friends to our special Christmas Eve service, which begins at 8:00 p.m. this evening. 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. Please note that the Sunday evening meditation will not be held today.
New Year's Eve Meditation, Tuesday, 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.
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