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

Bhajan Chanting with Elda and the YA Kirtan

Saturday, May 25, 7:00 p.m.

Join us and bring your friends to sing to God and meditate together during this special evening of bhajan chanting lead by Elda, accompanied by the Young Adult Kirtan Group.

Monthly Young Adult Gatherings, Sunday, May 19

On the 3rd Sunday of each month the Young Adult group will have an opportunity for a gathering with the minister following the lecture service.  Information and Sign-up

Bhajan Chanting with Elda and the Young Adult Kirtan, Saturday, May 25

Join us and bring your friends to sing to God and meditate together during this special evening of bhajan chanting led by Elda, accompanied by the Young Adult Kirtan Group on Saturday evening, May 25, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

 Sunday Fellowship, Sunday, May 26

Join us in the Social Hall after the service for a Sunday Fellowship for some food and friendship.

India Night, Saturday, June 8

All are invited to Glendale Temple for India Night on Saturday June 8th. Join with fellow devotees and celebrate an evening of spiritual fellowship, food, and laughter in honor of the spiritual heritage of our Guru’s homeland. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. A delicious India dinner catered by Delhi Palace will be served at 6:00 p.m., followed by a slide presentation of Brother Kamalananda’s trip to India.

As this is a catered event, please buy your tickets early so we have an idea of how many to plan for. The suggested amount is $20 if purchased by June 2nd, and $22 thereafter. Tickets for this event are available in the West lobby, directly following the Sunday service.

If you would like to make reservations by phone, please call 626 673-0577.

We will need lots of help for this event. We encourage all who can volunteer to sign up at the board in the West lobby.

 

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