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
Temple General Meeting, Sunday, March 22
Following the service on Sunday, March 22, we will have a general meeting, about service at the temple. We encourage everyone who may be interested in getting to know others, finding a way to help, or to just understand how we operate. Food will be served!
6 Hour Group Meditation with Kirtan, Saturday, April 4
A special 6 hour Easter meditation with kirtan will be held on Saturday, April 4. This mediation will be conducted by our minister and the monks’ kirtan group will lead the periods of chanting. Additionally, this meditation will be live-streamed so SRF/YSS members around the world may join us virtually. The meditation begins at 10:00 a.m., there will be a 30 minute intermission at 1:00 p.m., and the meditation will conclude at 4:00 p.m.
Easter Brunch, Sunday, April 5
We have a special schedule for Easter Sunday. 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.
7:00 a.m. Live-stream Easter Sunrise Service
8:00 a.m. Coffee, tea, and muffins
9:00 a.m. Morning Group Meditation
10:00 a.m. Lecture Service and Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Easter Brunch (suggested amount: $10)
If you would like to volunteer to help with this event, please sign-up in the West Lobby.
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
Longer Saturday Meditations
As Scheduled
Beginning 10:00 a.m.
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