Events Calendar

A two-hour group meditation held every Sunday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The meditation begins with group practice of the Energization Exercises at 7:00 p.m. and includes a period of chanting at 8:00 p.m., when attendees may enter or leave the Temple.

Newer and experienced meditators alike are welcome; if it’s your first group meditation, please see our Group Meditation Guidelines.

Each Sunday morning, Hollywood Temple holds a group meditation from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., followed by an Inspirational Service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You may come for either or both services. All are welcome!

The hour-long service includes a short silent meditation, an inspirational talk on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, and a brief healing service, led by a monastic of the Self-Realization Fellowship order.

The Temple bookroom is open afterward, from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m.

Families are welcome. Children ages 3 to 12 may be dropped off at Sunday School starting at 10:45 a.m., so parents can attend the 11:00 a.m. Inspirational Service. Teens ages 13 to 18 are welcome at Teen Group, which meets at the same hour on the second Sunday of each month.

The Hollywood Temple Sunday School meets every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for children ages 3 to 12. Drop-off begins at 10:45 a.m. Classes include a short meditation and instruction in Paramahansa Yogananda’s How-to-Live principles.

Teens ages 13 to 18 are welcome at the Teen Group, which meets once a month on the second Sunday at the same time.

To register your child for Sunday School, please complete our online registration form or contact the Sunday School Chair Matt Shea at Matt.Shea@voluntaryleague.org.

If you love to sing, we’d love to have you! The Hollywood Temple Singers are a year-round choir open to all.

We gather to rehearse every Sunday from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in Lower India Hall and perform at local convalescent homes and occasionally at Temple events. Newcomers are welcome any Sunday, no audition necessary!

The Hollywood Temple Service Group (HTSG) is a league of devoted Kriyabans* who are committed to serving their Guru’s work at Hollywood Temple and striving to exemplify his ideals.  The Group meets monthly for meditation, discipleship classes, service committee meetings, and fellowship.

If you are a Kriyaban who regularly attends Hollywood Temple and are interested in becoming a member of the HTSG, please attend one of our monthly meetings and see the HTSG chairman at the end of the meeting.

If you are not a Kriyaban and are interested to learn more about the Service Group, we occasionally hold meetings open to all friends of Hollywood Temple.

 Note:  One does not have to be a member of the HTSG to serve at Hollywood Temple.  All are welcome to join us in service at the Temple.  Please see our Opportunities to Serve page.

* A Kriyaban is one who has been initiated into the Kriya Yoga technique of meditation.

The Hollywood Temple Service Group (HTSG) is a league of devoted Kriyabans* who are committed to serving their Guru’s work at Hollywood Temple and striving to exemplify his ideals. The Group meets monthly for meditation, discipleship classes, service committee meetings and fellowship.

If you are a Kriyaban who regularly attends Hollywood Temple and are interested in becoming a member of the HTSG, please attend one of our monthly meetings and see the HTSG chairman at the end of the meeting.

If you are not a Kriyaban and are interested to learn more about the Service Group, we occasionally hold meetings open to all friends of Hollywood Temple.

Note: One does not have to be a member of the HTSG to serve at Hollywood Temple. All are welcome to join us in service at the Temple. Please see our Opportunities to Serve page.

*A Kriyaban is one who has been initiated into the Kriya Yoga technique of meditation.

A weekly Hatha Yoga class for women of all levels, held Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Lower India Hall. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or blanket; water is recommended. Suggested donation $10.

A longer group meditation with kirtan held every Friday evening from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. It begins with the Energization Exercises at 7:00 p.m. and includes periods of chanting at the top of each hour, when attendees may enter or leave the Temple.

If this is your first group meditation, please see our Group Meditation Guidelines. All are welcome.

A commemorative service honoring the mahasamadhi of Lahiri Mahasaya.

Please bring a single flower symbolizing your devotion and a monetary offering in an envelope to express gratitude for our line of Gurus. For your convenience, flowers will be available by donation outside the Temple from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend in person, you can find a list of online commemorative services and meditations on the official Self-Realization Fellowship calendar.

A monthly gathering for senior devotees ages 70 and older, held in Upper India Hall. Each meeting begins with light refreshments and fellowship, followed by a topical study of Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings and a closing group meditation.

The group focuses on the fourth ashrama, or stage of life, disengaging from worldly pursuits and living in attunement with God and Guru. For questions or help getting to the meeting, please contact the Temple at (323) 661-8006.

A two-hour group meditation held every Sunday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The meditation begins with group practice of the Energization Exercises at 7:00 p.m. and includes a period of chanting at 8:00 p.m., when attendees may enter or leave the Temple.

Newer and experienced meditators alike are welcome; if it’s your first group meditation, please see our Group Meditation Guidelines.

Each Sunday morning, Hollywood Temple holds a group meditation from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., followed by an Inspirational Service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You may come for either or both services. All are welcome!

The hour-long service includes a short silent meditation, an inspirational talk on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, and a brief healing service, led by a monastic of the Self-Realization Fellowship order.

The Temple bookroom is open afterward, from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m.

Families are welcome. Children ages 3 to 12 may be dropped off at Sunday School starting at 10:45 a.m., so parents can attend the 11:00 a.m. Inspirational Service. Teens ages 13 to 18 are welcome at Teen Group, which meets at the same hour on the second Sunday of each month.

The Hollywood Temple Sunday School meets every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for children ages 3 to 12. Drop-off begins at 10:45 a.m. Classes include a short meditation and instruction in Paramahansa Yogananda’s How-to-Live principles.

Teens ages 13 to 18 are welcome at the Teen Group, which meets once a month on the second Sunday at the same time.

To register your child for Sunday School, please complete our online registration form or contact the Sunday School Chair Matt Shea at Matt.Shea@voluntaryleague.org.

If you love to sing, we’d love to have you! The Hollywood Temple Singers are a year-round choir open to all.

We gather to rehearse every Sunday from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in Lower India Hall and perform at local convalescent homes and occasionally at Temple events. Newcomers are welcome any Sunday, no audition necessary!

A commemorative service honoring the birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya.

Please bring a single flower symbolizing your devotion and a monetary offering in an envelope to express gratitude for our line of Gurus. For your convenience, flowers will be available by donation outside the Temple from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend in person, you can find a list of online commemorative services and meditations on the official Self-Realization Fellowship calendar.

A weekly Hatha Yoga class for women of all levels, held Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Lower India Hall. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or blanket; water is recommended. Suggested donation $10.