Paramahansa Yogananda Mahasamadhi Commemoration Service
A commemorative service honoring the mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda.
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.
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HTSG Meeting - October
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.
Women's Hatha Yoga - October 29
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.
Friday Evening Meditation - October 30
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.
Hospitality Sunday
All are welcome to join our Hospitality Sunday after our Inspirational Service on the Temple lawn. Enjoy light refreshments, fellowship, and the opportunity to meet new spiritual friends.
Covenant House Gift Drive
The Hollywood Temple's annual Thanksgiving gift drive in support of Covenant House, a nonprofit serving at-risk and unhoused youth. The Community Outreach Committee collects pre-packaged toiletry and hygiene items and grocery gift cards, which may be left at the Covenant House Drive table on the lawn.
Sunday Evening Meditation - November 1
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.