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Self-Realization Fellowship Convocation Information
View the Convocation 2023 Glendale Temple Schedule of Events
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Self-Realization Fellowship Convocation
July 30 - August 5
Self-Realization Fellowship is hosting its annual Convocation beginning July 30th, 2023 and running through August 5th. This year's events will be hybrid, with in-person lectures and classes being live-streamed all over the world from multiple locations.
Devotees will have the opportunity to attend in-person as live-streaming is being filmed or watch these classes, lectures, kirtan's and meditations from home.
Also, many temples will be holding "viewing parties" where devotees will be gathering and watching some of the live-streaming events & meditations together.
We are blessed this year to have two events being live-streamed from Glendale Temple. If you wish to attend either of these events in-person, you must register on the Convocation website and choose these events specifically (seating is limited).
Additionally, we will be gathering at the temple to view some of the live-streaming events, including Brother Chidananda's 3-hour meditation on Wednesday morning and the closing class Saturday. No registration is necessary for these viewing parties.
Cancellations for the Convocation Week
Sunday, July 30
Sunday School canceled
Morning Meditation canceled
Lecture Service canceled
Evening Meditation canceled
Friday, August 4
Evening Mediation canceled
Parking is limited at all locations, so please plan to carpool or use a drop-off service if you are attending in-person events.
At Glendale Temple, doors will be closed just before the event begins. So, please be sure to arrive in time to be seated before the scheduled start time or you will not be able to enter the sanctuary and will be seated in one of the overflow areas.
Convocation Events at the Glendale Temple
Sunday, July 30
11:00 a.m. Convocation Opening Program, streamed from Glendale Temple
Fellowship Reception (following the opening program)
Tuesday, August 1
7:00 p.m. Shared viewing of Convocation class (streamed in)
8:00 p.m. Shared viewing of meditation and kirtan
Wednesday, August 2
8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Meditation with Brother Chidananda (streamed in)
Thursday, August 3
7:00 p.m. Convocation Class, streamed from Glendale Temple
Saturday, August 5
10:00 a.m. Kriya Review, registration required
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Temple Grounds Open
1:00 p.m. Shared viewing of Closing Talk by Brother Chidananda (streamed in)
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
Mahavatar Babaji Commemoration Service, July 25
We welcome you to join us in commemorating Mahavatar Babaji on Tuesday, July 25. A meditation begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the devotional service at 8:00 p.m. It is traditional to bring a flower, symbolizing devotion, and an offering in an envelope as a symbol of loyalty to the Guru and his teachings.
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
