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
To learn about the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and the world-wide mission of his organization, please visit Yogananda.org.
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Self-Realization Fellowship Convocation 2023
Self-Realization Fellowship hosted its annual Convocation from July 30th through August 5th and this unique program of spiritual rejuvenation is still available for you. Please visit the website: convocation.yogananda.org for more details

Lahiri Mahasaya Mahasamadhi Commemorative Service
Tuesday September 26, 2023
At 7:00 p.m.
All are welcome to attend the Mahasamadhi Commemorative Service held on Tuesday September 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Hollywood Temple.
It is customary to bring to this service a flower symbolizing devotion, and a monetary offering in an envelope in gratitude to the SRF line of Gurus and their teachings. For your convenience, flowers will be available on a donation basis outside the Temple from 6:30 pm to 7:00 p.m.
Lahiri Mahasaya Birth Commemorative Service
Saturday September 30, 2023
At 7:00 p.m.
All are welcome to attend the Birth Commemorative Service held on Saturday September 30 at 7:00 p.m. at Hollywood Temple.
It is customary to bring to this service a flower symbolizing devotion, and a monetary offering in an envelope in gratitude to the SRF line of Gurus and their teachings. For your convenience, flowers will be available on a donation basis outside the Temple from 6:30 pm to 7:00 p.m.
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.
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.
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. |
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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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. Please click below to learn how you can help cover our on-going expenses, maintenance and necessary projects.
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