Self Realization Fellowship Hollywood Temple

Beautiful respite in the heart of bustling Los Angeles. While I prefer the Temple on Sunset, this was beautiful too. All paths appreciated, respected and welcomed.

Calming, peaceful, embracing of all paths. The garden is a sweet spot to unwind, with the Koi fish, and the fountain, and the wind chimes. The chapel is a nicely quiet spot to meditate. The vibrations of the sacred can be felt here and imbibed deeply.

After hearing great things about the Self Realization Fellowship Pacific Palisades location and the Hollywood location I am so glad I finally made it! I attended the Meditation Class available free of charge on Thursdays at noon. I was immediately at ease in the environment. Mel was the teacher and he kindly taught the Meditation class (I was the only student that day), we shared a quick chant and then meditated together. It was a lovely experience in the quaint garden as well. I look forward to visiting the Pacific Palisades location as I saw photographs of it in the Book Store and it is a much larger location and very beautiful as well.

This is where you BLISS OUT. This is where you can FEEL the vibrations of the tiny gongs and wind chimes you’re HEARING. This is where you can close your eyes and go somewhere into yester-​now, the haze of your mundane is made sacred, every moment a gift and all that crap !
Dig, just dig

As one reviewer stated earlier, it’s hard to imagine there’s such a place in the middle of Hollywood. What a dichotomy eh? I’d stop coming to this town if it wasn’t for Self Realization Fellowship.
If you are ready, and want to concentrate on your spiritual well being, Self Realization Center will help you do that. Want to learn how to quiet your mind? This place will help you «learn» how to meditate.

A peaceful respite situated within the concrete jungles of Los Angeles.
Whenever I go for follow-up’s at the Kaiser Permanente Bone Marrow Transplant Unit across the street, I often visit the Self Realization Fellowship Temple to enjoy the scenery & gather my thoughts. I sit, quietly listening to the falling water in the ponds, watching the Koi swim peacefully, taking in the lush vegetation all around me.
Paramahansa Yogananda originated the Self-​Realization Fellowship Prayer Council & the Worldwide Prayer Circle for the benefit of prayer/​intercession & healing energy through deep meditation. The basic principles are applicable by anyone, regardless of religious affiliation.
The plethora of cars cruising down Sunset seem to magically disappear when I enter the quaint & sacred premises of the Self Realization Temple. I can have a hot coffee & just be still, which is something we all need more of in our lives. It’s so nice to have a place like this, away from the hustle & bustle.
I plan to visit the Lake ShrineTemple in Pacific Palisades in the future, which is much larger w/​a large lake and some of the ashes of Gandhi are held there, because Gandhi was a close friend of Yogananda.
I haven’t attended a service here yet, but sitting quietly by myself offers me all the service I need w/​o any want. If you’re in the neighborhood, I recommend you check out the Self Realization Fellowship Temple, be at peace & perhaps learn more about Paramahansa Yogananda & the Worldwide Prayer Circle.

Nicest weekend spot in Hollywood

H– ollywood’s a scary place. Sex. Sins. Drugs. More Sex. Crime. Stars.
O– h I think you’ve got the point.
L– ittle did you know that there was this sanctuary in the middle of it all.
L– ook, I’m not one of those who pushes her beliefs onto
Y– ou and others, but this place is heavenly
W– indchimes sound. Birds fly around. Green grass grows.
O– ften I go here to center myself. You could too.
O– r you can just visit and enjoy the sunshine in the gardens.
D– rive by. Stop in. Enjoy it. Do some yoga… or don’t. Just Breathe it all in.

Great place for meditation…