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.
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
August 23, Saturday
10:00 a.m. ~ 2:00 p.m.
Glendale Temple Announcements
One Day Retreat (Families Welcome), Saturday, August 9
A special one-day retreat is being organized with ministers from Lake Shrine. This retreat will begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m. Families are welcome to come for the morning portion of the retreat. The Sunday School staff will have a program for children from 10:00 until 12:30 so parents may attend the retreat in the main chapel. There will be a midday break. We ask that you bring your own lunch and the temple will provide snacks and beverages. We welcome everyone.
To register your children, please complete this form: Registration
Janmastami Service, Saturday, August 16 with Brother Chidananda (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
At 7:00 a.m. Brother Chidananda will lead a live-streamed Janmastami service and meditation from Mother Center. The temple will not be open for that event. However, that evening at 5:00 p.m. at Glendale Temple we will have a group mediation with a recording of Brother Chidananda’s service and meditation. Then, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the devotional flower offering portion service will begin. If you are not able to come for the full service, you may join during the chanting periods.
Young Adult Gathering, Sunday, August 17
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, August 17 at 12:30 p.m. in the Small Chapel. More information is available at GlendaleTemple.org/YoungAdults.
4 Hour Group Meditation, Saturday, August 23
On Saturday morning, July 19, we will hold a 4-hour group meditation beginning at 10:00 a.m. The meditation will include periods of chanting and will conclude at 2:00 p.m. Please join us.
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