Upcoming Special Events
Holiday Satsanga and Lay Disciple Group Meeting - Wednesday, December 12 - 6:00 p.m.
We are happy to announce that members of the Hollywood Temple are invited to a special viewing of Brother Chidananda’s Holiday Satsanga on Wednesday, December 12 at 6:00 p.m. in India Hall. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Brother will usher in the holidays with a special Christmas greeting and will share some exciting news about the launching of the new edition of the SRF Lessons, an important historic milestone for SRF and its members.
For this special occasion, all temple members are invited to attend the Hollywood Temple Lay Disciple Group meeting, which will begin immediately after Brother’s satsanga. The meeting will include a monastic-led meditation and a social period with refreshments. Kriyaban cards are not necessary for admittance.
The temple will not be open for individual meditation that evening, and the previously scheduled 3-hour meditation will be replaced by the India Hall event.
If you are unable to make it to the viewing of Bro. Chidananda's Holiday Satsanga, you can watch it online here.
Lay Disciple Group members, please note that the date for the December meeting has been changed from the 11th to the 12th.
For this special occasion, all temple members are invited to attend the Hollywood Temple Lay Disciple Group meeting, which will begin immediately after Brother’s satsanga. The meeting will include a monastic-led meditation and a social period with refreshments. Kriyaban cards are not necessary for admittance.
The temple will not be open for individual meditation that evening, and the previously scheduled 3-hour meditation will be replaced by the India Hall event.
If you are unable to make it to the viewing of Bro. Chidananda's Holiday Satsanga, you can watch it online here.
Lay Disciple Group members, please note that the date for the December meeting has been changed from the 11th to the 12th.
All-Day Christmas Meditation - Saturday, December 15 - 6:00 p.m.
"To observe the birthday of Jesus with gifts and festivities shows some respect and attention to the ideals of his life. But to meditate and prepare your mind for the holy occasion of Christmas, that you may experience within yourself the birth of a new consciousness of universal brotherhood and love for all living creatures, is to really celebrate Christmas. Drive away from your mind all pride and prejudices, that you may fittingly hold the omnipresent Christ Consciousness in your love-expanded bosom." − Paramahansa Yogananda
A spiritual highlight of the year for members and friends of Self-Realization Fellowship is the tradition of devoting a whole day to meditation and communion with Christ during the Christmas season. This practice was started by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1931 and continues to this day in SRF temples and centers worldwide. Paramahansaji often predicted this practice would spread throughout the world as more and more people come to realize the true meaning of the celebration of the birth of Christ.
All are welcome to join us for our annual all day Christmas meditation to be held this year on Saturday, December 15. The meditation will be held in both India Hall and the Temple. India Hall is for those who intend to stay for the entire day while the temple is open for those who can only attend for part of the day. The doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and the meditation begins at 10:00 a.m. There is a 30-minute break at 1:30 p.m. and the meditation will conclude at about 5:00 p.m.
As is customary, you may bring a fruit and a monetary gift in an envelope as an offering. You may use meditation supports (armrests) in the patio area of the Temple, but not in the main area of the Temple or India Hall. We would also like to request that you not bring any food or water into either India hall or the Temple.
Please click here to review the important information flyer about the Christmas Meditation. You may wish to review our general Group Meditation Guidelines. We hope you can join us for this blessed custom of setting aside one day each year solely to commune with God.
Please note that the Temple will not be open for individual meditation from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. after our all day Christmas meditation on Saturday, December 15.
A spiritual highlight of the year for members and friends of Self-Realization Fellowship is the tradition of devoting a whole day to meditation and communion with Christ during the Christmas season. This practice was started by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1931 and continues to this day in SRF temples and centers worldwide. Paramahansaji often predicted this practice would spread throughout the world as more and more people come to realize the true meaning of the celebration of the birth of Christ.
All are welcome to join us for our annual all day Christmas meditation to be held this year on Saturday, December 15. The meditation will be held in both India Hall and the Temple. India Hall is for those who intend to stay for the entire day while the temple is open for those who can only attend for part of the day. The doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and the meditation begins at 10:00 a.m. There is a 30-minute break at 1:30 p.m. and the meditation will conclude at about 5:00 p.m.
As is customary, you may bring a fruit and a monetary gift in an envelope as an offering. You may use meditation supports (armrests) in the patio area of the Temple, but not in the main area of the Temple or India Hall. We would also like to request that you not bring any food or water into either India hall or the Temple.
Please click here to review the important information flyer about the Christmas Meditation. You may wish to review our general Group Meditation Guidelines. We hope you can join us for this blessed custom of setting aside one day each year solely to commune with God.
Please note that the Temple will not be open for individual meditation from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. after our all day Christmas meditation on Saturday, December 15.
Three-hour Evening Meditation - Wednesdays, December 19 - 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
To prepare for the special Christmas season, there will be extra 3-hour meditations conducted in December. On Wednesday, December 19, there will be a three-hour group meditation, with kirtan, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the temple. As always, for those unable to arrive by 7:00, the doors will reopen at 8:00 and 9:00.
Christmas Morning Meditation - Tuesday, December 25 - 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
We invite you to join our traditional Christmas Morning Meditation on Tuesday, December 25 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the temple.
On Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, the Bookroom will close early at 1:00 p.m. and the temple will not be open for individual meditation in the evening. Also, after the Christmas morning meditation Hollywood Temple and grounds will be closed for the rest of the day and will not be open for individual meditation from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The temple and grounds will reopen on Wednesday, December 26 at 5:30 p.m. for individual meditation. We wish you a most joyous Christmas.
On Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, the Bookroom will close early at 1:00 p.m. and the temple will not be open for individual meditation in the evening. Also, after the Christmas morning meditation Hollywood Temple and grounds will be closed for the rest of the day and will not be open for individual meditation from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The temple and grounds will reopen on Wednesday, December 26 at 5:30 p.m. for individual meditation. We wish you a most joyous Christmas.
New Year's Eve Meditation - Monday, December 31 - 7:00 p.m. to 12:15 a.m.
Our annual New Year’s Eve Meditation will be held on Monday, December 31 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. in the temple. For those unable to arrive by 7:00 p.m., you will be able to join the meditation during periods of chanting.
Paramahansa Yogananda Birthday Commemoration Service - Saturday, January 5 - 8:00 p.m.
Paramahansa Yogananda said, “Celebration of the birthday of a God-realized soul...is a deeply spiritual occasion on which the vibrations of blessing from an illumined master are stronger than on other days in the year, because in the astral world, also, a celebration is taking place. Devotees who attend...with the right attitude will reap spiritual benefits and will find their high resolutions strengthened."
SRF members and friends are invited to attend a Commemoration Ceremony honoring the birth of our Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda. The Ceremony will be on Saturday, January 5 beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the temple. For your convenience, flowers will be available on a donation basis, one hour before the service begins. After the service, all are invited to enjoy cake and chai in India Hall in honor of the anniversary of our Guru’s birth.
SRF members and friends are invited to attend a Commemoration Ceremony honoring the birth of our Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda. The Ceremony will be on Saturday, January 5 beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the temple. For your convenience, flowers will be available on a donation basis, one hour before the service begins. After the service, all are invited to enjoy cake and chai in India Hall in honor of the anniversary of our Guru’s birth.
Introduction to Meditation Class - Sunday, January 6 - 12:10 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.
The ancient art of meditation is drawing increasing interest from scientists and health professionals around the world for its life-changing potentials. It is the common thread in the lives of all great spiritual giants.
Anyone wishing to learn how to meditate is welcome to attend the short Introduction to Meditation class held immediately after the second service in Lower India Hall from 12:10 - 12:40 p.m. You will learn some of the basic principles for starting your own meditation practice, practices that can help one calm the mind and interiorize the focus to a higher consciousness. All are welcome!
This Sunday class, generally held on the first Sunday of each month, is in addition to the weekly Intro to Meditation class we offer every Thursday from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. in the temple.
Anyone wishing to learn how to meditate is welcome to attend the short Introduction to Meditation class held immediately after the second service in Lower India Hall from 12:10 - 12:40 p.m. You will learn some of the basic principles for starting your own meditation practice, practices that can help one calm the mind and interiorize the focus to a higher consciousness. All are welcome!
This Sunday class, generally held on the first Sunday of each month, is in addition to the weekly Intro to Meditation class we offer every Thursday from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. in the temple.
Paramahansa Yogananda Birthday Meditation - Saturday, January 12 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please join us on Saturday, January 12 for a special 6-hour meditation honoring the birth of our Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda. The meditation will be held in both India Hall and the temple. India Hall is for those who intend to stay for the entire day while the temple is open for those who can only attend for part of the day. The doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and the meditation begins promptly at 10:00 a.m., with a 30-minute break at 1:30 p.m. It is customary to bring a fruit as an offering. You may use meditation supports (armrests) in the patio area of the temple, but not in the main area of the temple or India Hall. We would also like to request that you not bring any food or water into either India Hall or the temple. Temple will be open for individual meditation at 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
