Welcome!
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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
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Paramahansa Yogananda, is 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. |
Hollywood Temple and Grounds
Schedule For July 2024
The Temple and Grounds will have the Regular Schedule of Activities as indicated in the Calendar. In addition Hollywood Temple and Grounds will be open to visitors for tours on the following days:
Thursday, July 11 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 12 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m Saturday, July 13 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 22 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cancelled Services and Classes will be as follows: Sunday, July 14 - Temple Singers Rehearsal Sunday, July 14 - Sunday Evening E.E. and Meditation Wednesday, July 17 - Young Adults Group Meeting Friday, July 19 - Friday Evening E.E. and Meditation Sunday, July 21 - Temple Singers Rehearsal Wednesday, July 24 - Lay Disciple Group Meeting Sunday, July 28 - Senior Group Meeting |
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Sunday, July 14th - Saturday, July 20th Annual SRF World Convocation
The Annual SRF Convocation will be held this year from Sunday, July 14th through Saturday July 20th. This week long event includes classes, group meditations and fellowship with SRF devotees from all over the world. Information about the convocation can be found on SRF's main site.
Thursday, July 25th, 7:00 p.m. - Mahavatar Babaji Commemorative Service
A special devotional service to honor Mahavatar Babaji will be held in the Temple on Thursday, July 25, at 7:00 p.m.
It is customary to bring a flower symbolizing devotion, and a monetary offering in gratitude to the SRF line of Gurus and their teachings. Flowers will be available on a donation basis outside the Temple from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
To learn more about Mahavatar Babaji, visit SRF's main site here.
It is customary to bring a flower symbolizing devotion, and a monetary offering in gratitude to the SRF line of Gurus and their teachings. Flowers will be available on a donation basis outside the Temple from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
To learn more about Mahavatar Babaji, visit SRF's main site here.
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 The three-hour meditations are held every Friday. Beginning with practice of the SRF Energization Exercises at 7 p.m. Followed by meditation at 7:20 p.m. with periods of chanting at the top of each hour. The meditation ends at 10 p.m. Sunday Morning Meditations The Sunday mornings meditations begin at 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Meditations Our Sunday evening meditations will be held from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Energization exercises begin at 7:00 p.m. Followed by meditation at 7:20 p.m. with periods of chanting at the top of each hour. The meditation ends at 9 p.m. |
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.
For more information please go to our Bookroom page
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.
For more information please go to our Bookroom page
Hollywood Temple Sunday School
Our Sunday School and Teen Program are open every Sunday, running concurrently with the main service from 11:00 a.m. to noon. We have classes for children from the age of 3 to 18.
The classes include a short period of meditation along with instruction in Paramahansa Yogananda’s How to Live principles. If you would like more information, please go to the Sunday School page. |
Lay Disciple Group Meetings
The Lay Disciple Group meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in India Hall. Please be prepared to show your kriyaban card at the door.
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. Please go to our Lay Disciple Group page for more details. |
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. |
The Member Portal
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Access the SRF Lessons plus
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Donate to SRF Hollywood Temple
Many of you have asked how you can support the Hollywood Temple and Ashram. Please click below to learn how you can help cover our on-going expenses, maintenance and necessary projects.
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