Upcoming Special Events
Peace and Harmony Weekend - Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 22
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“One who in every way tries to uplift himself, harmonizing body, mind, and soul with the Divine, creates positive karma not only in his own life, but in his family, neighborhood, country, and world....He who has reformed himself has reformed thousands, for what one sows in the ether, by the vibrations of his thoughts and character, others will surely reap.”
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All are invited to participate in a special Peace and Harmony weekend as we support the United Nations and contribute to the International Day of Peace, observed on Saturday, September 21.
All Self-Realization Fellowship Hollywood Temple members and friends are invited to participate in our special Peace & Harmony weekend as we support the United Nations International Day of Peace.
All Self-Realization Fellowship Hollywood Temple members and friends are invited to participate in our special Peace & Harmony weekend as we support the United Nations International Day of Peace.
The schedule for the weekend is:
Friday, Sept. 20, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
We will start the weekend with a monastic-led 3-hour meditation with kirtan, dedicated to Peace and Harmony.
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
We will continue the weekend with another monastic-led 3-hour meditation (including kirtan). Light refreshments will be served at 5:00 p.m. on the Temple lawn.
Sunday, Sept. 22
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. - Morning meditation will be led by a monastic.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Meditation will be followed by a service on World Peace and Harmony given by SRF Vice-President Brother Achalananda.
Sunday School for all children will be held at 11:00 a.m., and our regular 8:30 a.m. meditation and 9:30 a.m. service will be cancelled.
12:00 p.m. - We will have an afternoon of fellowship and fun with a Temple picnic in Griffith Park at the Mineral Wells picnic area. You may enter "Mineral Wells Picnic Area, Griffith Park" into your GPS. Directions to the Mineral Wells Picnic Area are listed at the bottom of this event posting.
12:30 p.m. - We will enjoy a potluck picnic - please bring your own food, drinks, chairs or picnic blanket.
1:30 p.m. - Fun games for all will be played.
2:30 p.m. - Chanting and singing - bring your own instruments if you wish!
3:30 p.m. - As a group we will go hiking - please bring appropriate shoes.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - We will close the weekend with a monastic-led 3-hour meditation.
We look forward to sharing together this special weekend with all temple members and their friends and family.
Directions from Hollywood Temple to the Mineral Wells Picnic Area in Griffith Park:
Go 3 blocks East on Sunset Blvd
Turn left onto N Vermont Ave
Go 1 mile
Turn right onto Los Feliz Blvd
Go 1.3 mile
Turn left onto Crystal Springs Dr
Keep left to stay on Crystal Springs Dr
Go 1.4 mile
Turn left onto Griffith Park Dr
Go 1.2 mile
Continue straight onto Mineral Wells Rd
Destination will be on the right
Friday, Sept. 20, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
We will start the weekend with a monastic-led 3-hour meditation with kirtan, dedicated to Peace and Harmony.
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
We will continue the weekend with another monastic-led 3-hour meditation (including kirtan). Light refreshments will be served at 5:00 p.m. on the Temple lawn.
Sunday, Sept. 22
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. - Morning meditation will be led by a monastic.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Meditation will be followed by a service on World Peace and Harmony given by SRF Vice-President Brother Achalananda.
Sunday School for all children will be held at 11:00 a.m., and our regular 8:30 a.m. meditation and 9:30 a.m. service will be cancelled.
12:00 p.m. - We will have an afternoon of fellowship and fun with a Temple picnic in Griffith Park at the Mineral Wells picnic area. You may enter "Mineral Wells Picnic Area, Griffith Park" into your GPS. Directions to the Mineral Wells Picnic Area are listed at the bottom of this event posting.
12:30 p.m. - We will enjoy a potluck picnic - please bring your own food, drinks, chairs or picnic blanket.
1:30 p.m. - Fun games for all will be played.
2:30 p.m. - Chanting and singing - bring your own instruments if you wish!
3:30 p.m. - As a group we will go hiking - please bring appropriate shoes.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - We will close the weekend with a monastic-led 3-hour meditation.
We look forward to sharing together this special weekend with all temple members and their friends and family.
Directions from Hollywood Temple to the Mineral Wells Picnic Area in Griffith Park:
Go 3 blocks East on Sunset Blvd
Turn left onto N Vermont Ave
Go 1 mile
Turn right onto Los Feliz Blvd
Go 1.3 mile
Turn left onto Crystal Springs Dr
Keep left to stay on Crystal Springs Dr
Go 1.4 mile
Turn left onto Griffith Park Dr
Go 1.2 mile
Continue straight onto Mineral Wells Rd
Destination will be on the right
Lahiri Mahasaya Mahasamadhi and Birthday Commemorative Services - Thursday, September 26 and Monday, September 30, 8:00 p.m.
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Paramahansa Yogananda said, “Celebration of the birthday of a God-realized soul...is a deeply spiritual occasion on which the vibrations of blessing from an illumined master are stronger than on other days in the year, because in the astral world, also, a celebration is taking place. Devotees who attend...with the right attitude will reap spiritual benefits and will find their high resolutions strengthened."
All are welcome to attend the special services that will be held at 8:00 p.m. to honor Lahiri Mahasaya's Mahasamadhi on Thursday, September 26 and his Birth Commemorative on Monday, September 30. It is customary to bring a flower symbolizing devotion, and a monetary offering in gratitude to the SRF line of Gurus and their teachings. Flowers will be available on a donation basis outside the Temple before each service from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. To learn more about our param-param Guru, Lahiri Mahasaya, visit SRF's main site here. |
Introduction to Meditation Class - Sunday, October 6 - 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.
