Upcoming Special Events
Teen Girls Retreat in Encinitas - Saturday, November 16 - 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Girls Teen Retreat will be held at the SRF Encinitas Hermitage, Retreat, and Meditation Gardens on Saturday, November 16 from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. To learn more and register for this program please see the program flyer.
Thanksgiving Morning Meditation - Thursday, November 28, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
We will have a special 2-hour meditation on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 28 between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
After the meditation Hollywood Temple and grounds will be closed for the rest of the day. There will be no Thursday evening service and the temple will not be open for individual meditation from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The Bookroom will not be open on Thursday or Friday and will reopen Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. The Temple and grounds will reopen for individual meditation on Friday at 5:30 p.m., as well as the Evening Meditation Service. We wish you blessed Thanksgiving holiday.
After the meditation Hollywood Temple and grounds will be closed for the rest of the day. There will be no Thursday evening service and the temple will not be open for individual meditation from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The Bookroom will not be open on Thursday or Friday and will reopen Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. The Temple and grounds will reopen for individual meditation on Friday at 5:30 p.m., as well as the Evening Meditation Service. We wish you blessed Thanksgiving holiday.
Introduction to Meditation Class - Sunday, December 1 - 12:10 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.
The ancient art of meditation is drawing increasing interest from scientists and health professionals around the world for its life-changing potentials. It is the common thread in the lives of all great spiritual giants.
Anyone wishing to learn how to meditate is welcome to attend the short Introduction to Meditation class held immediately after the second service in Lower India Hall from 12:10 - 12:40 p.m. You will learn some of the basic principles for starting your own meditation practice, as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda. These help one calm the mind and interiorize the focus to a higher consciousness. All are welcome!
This Sunday class, generally held on the first Sunday of each month, is in addition to the weekly Introduction to Meditation class we offer every Thursday from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. in the temple.
Anyone wishing to learn how to meditate is welcome to attend the short Introduction to Meditation class held immediately after the second service in Lower India Hall from 12:10 - 12:40 p.m. You will learn some of the basic principles for starting your own meditation practice, as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda. These help one calm the mind and interiorize the focus to a higher consciousness. All are welcome!
This Sunday class, generally held on the first Sunday of each month, is in addition to the weekly Introduction to Meditation class we offer every Thursday from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. in the temple.
Wednesday 3-hour Meditations in December - Wednesdays, December 4, 11, and 18 - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
To prepare for the special Christmas season, there will be extra 3-hour meditations conducted in December. On Wednesdays, December 4, 11 and 18, there will be three-hour group meditations, with kirtan, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the temple. As always, for those unable to arrive by 7:00 p.m., the doors will reopen at 8:00 and 9:00 p.m.
