Introduction to Meditation - September 6

Please join us at Hollywood Temple on the first Saturday of each month for a Day of Service. We meet in the Temple at 9:00 a.m. for a monastic-led prayer and short meditation, and then divide into teams to care for the Temple and grounds.

A short meditation is held at 12:00 p.m., followed by sharing a home-cooked vegetarian lunch. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve and enjoy spiritual fellowship. We hope to see you there!

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.

We are very pleased to share that starting next Sunday, September 6 and every first Sunday of the month thereafter, we will offer a special introduction to meditation. This short guidance session will take place at the beginning of our regular morning meditation. Whether you are completely new to meditation and the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, or a seasoned veteran looking to refresh your practice, everyone is warmly welcome to join us.