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Hollywood Temple is a branch of Self-Realization Fellowship, the international nonprofit fellowship founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1920 to disseminate the universal, ancient teaching of Kriya Yoga, as a modern tool for realizing God.
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Our Founder
To learn about the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and the world-wide mission of his organization, please visit Yogananda.org.
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Welcome Bro. Jayananda!
New Minister in Charge at Hollywood Temple Brother Jayananda joined the SRF monastic order in 1979. He served at Hollywood Temple together with Brother Bhaktananda from 2000 to 2003 and also was secretary to Sri Daya Mataji for 20 years. We are happy to announce that Brother Jayananda has returned to Hollywood Temple as Minister in Charge.
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Service Schedule at Hollywood Temple Hollywood Temple Sunday Morning Service Lecture begins at 11 a.m. Hollywood Temple Group Meditations Friday Evening Three-Hour Meditations We are delighted to announce that we are resuming our Friday evening meditations with Kirtan starting Friday, November 11. The three-hour meditations will take place on the second and fourth Friday of each month, beginning at 7 p.m. with practice of the SRF Energization Exercises, followed by meditation beginning at 7:20 p.m. with periods of chanting at the top of each hour. The meditation will end at 10 p.m. Sunday Morning Meditations Please join us for our Sunday mornings meditations beginning at 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Meditations Our Sunday evening meditations will be held from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Energization exercises will begin at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Three-Hour Meditations In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Hollywood Temple will hold on Wednesdays three-hour group meditations with Kirtan in the temple, starting November 30 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For those unable to stay for the full three hours, the doors will reopen at 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. The meditation will begin with a group practice of the Energization Exercises outside the temple at 7:00 pm. Gates will open at 6:30 pm. Meditation Dates are as follows: November 30 December 7 December 14 December 21 All-Day Christmas Meditation Saturday, December 17, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Join us for our annual All-Day Christmas Meditation on Saturday, December 17, from 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (PST). The Christmas Meditation will be held this year in Hollywood Temple and livestreamed from here! The Temple will be for those who intend to stay for the entire day, while India Hall is open for part-day attendees. Doors will open at 9:30 am with a 30-minute break at 1:30 pm. As is customary, you may bring a fruit and a monetary gift in an envelope as an offering, which you will leave at the altar before the 10:00 a.m. start. Because of the large attendance, meditation supports (armrests) are permitted only in India Hall, not in the Temple main area or patio. We also request that you do not bring any food or water to the Temple or India Hall. For further important information, please consult the flyer in the vestibule (attached for your convenience) or online at hollywoodtemple.org. We hope you can join us for this special day of divine communion and opening ourselves to receive the love and blessings of the ever-living Universal Christ. Christmas Morning Meditation A special Christmas morning meditation will be held at 10 a.m. followed by a service at 11 a.m. The Temple and grounds will be closed after the service. There will be no evening group meditation. We wish you a most joyous holiday! All are welcome to join the Group Meditations Please check this homepage again to see when other services are scheduled in the future. |
Temple Christmas Festival
You and your family and friends are invited to join us for our annual Temple Christmas Festival on Sunday, December 4 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. in lower India Hall. A four-course meal will be served on a donation basis and we will be having musical entertainment by Estella Harris and our Temple Singers, pictured below rehearsing for you.
If you enjoy Christmas baking and would like to donate baked items, you can bring these individually wrapped to our Christmas Festival. These will be offered on a donation basis to go.
We look forward to your coming and celebrating this holy festive season together!
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Hollywood Temple Bookroom Open on Sundays
We are very happy to announce that the Hollywood Temple Bookroom has reopened on Sundays. The Bookroom, located in Upper India Hall, is open on Sundays from 12:00 - 12:45 p.m., right after the Sunday Service.
We are very happy to announce that the Hollywood Temple Bookroom has reopened on Sundays. The Bookroom, located in Upper India Hall, is open on Sundays from 12:00 - 12:45 p.m., right after the Sunday Service.
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Hollywood Temple Sunday School Classes Start on September 18
We are very happy to announce the reopening of the Hollywood Temple Sunday School. The reopening will be on Sunday, September 18 at 11 am in the Lay Disciple garden. Girls and boys ages 3-12 as well as teens ages 13-18 will be combined for this special re-opening event with students and teachers. We ask that you please register your children and teens ahead of time before the re-opening event. We will be having Sunday School Registration Meet & Greet events on Sundays, August 28, September 4 & 11, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., to be held just outside the Temple after the Sunday Service. It would be our pleasure to meet the parents and the children, provide information about our Sunday School program and help you to register. If you are unable to attend, or would like more information, please contact the Sunday School Chair Matt Shea at Matt.Shea@voluntaryleague.org The Sunday School classes meet every Sunday during the Temple Lecture Service from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The classes will include a short period of meditation along with instruction in Paramahansa Yogananda’s How to Live principles. We joyously look forward to seeing all of you as we begin to open up the Temple for Sunday School activities once again. |
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Kriyaban Service Group (Formerly The Lay Disciple Group) Meetings To Start On September 28, 2022
The Kriyaban Service Group at Hollywood (formerly the Lay Disciple Group) will be meeting again, on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in India Hall, starting Wednesday, September 28. Please be prepared to show your kriyaban card at the door. We changed the name of our group to better describe it. All kriyabans who wish to serve, or already serve, at Hollywood Temple, are invited to attend the meeting. The meetings will include a monastic led meditation and talk, and also an opportunity to come together in fellowship with friends old and new. |
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Resources on the Website of Self-Realization Fellowship
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Following is a brief summary of some of the resources available on Self-Realization Fellowship's website.
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Messages from the President of Self-Realization Fellowship
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Visit the Online Meditation Center.
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Attend Weekly Online Services.
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Visit the Free SRF Video/Audio Library.
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Absorb Paramahansa Yogananda's wisdom through
books, ebooks and Audio/Video Material. |
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The Member Portal
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Access the SRF Lessons plus
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Visit the Website of
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Donate to SRF Hollywood Temple
Many of you have asked how you can support the Hollywood Temple and Ashram while the Temple remains closed as we complete major construction projects such as all new walkways and other improvements. Please click below to learn how you can help cover our on-going expenses, maintenance and necessary projects.
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