Paramahansa Yogananda has fully electrified Encinitas with the powerful transmission of his life, lived and loved here! How incredibly fortunate to have his seaside Hermitage, temple and living Dharmic activity alive and thriving here! His disciples and devotees are carrying on his work and legacy beautifully, you will feel the friendly warmth and sincerity in the spiritual atmosphere, and wisdom teachings. You can walk the gorgeous gardens and sit by the ancient koi fish, and feel very far away, like a small Eden. They also have numerous activity throughout the week, and of course wonderful Sunday services. For those wondering, the main essence of the teachings are to learn how to directly connect and plug into God consciousness through spiritually scientific practices, using the divine faculties of your brain, spine and breath. The current to...
Read moreIn this world of hectic school/work schedules, family obligations and the endless barrage of news, it seems we're not able to slow down and focus on the real meaning of life. Sometimes we get to point and ask ourselves, "why am I here? Or "what is the purpose of my life?" If you are looking to find some peace in daily life, you can learn how to meditate, quieting the restless thoughts and tapping into the bounty of calm.... Visit the Meditation Gardens to enjoy the majestic views of the ocean, or stop in at the J Street Chapel for a meditation any day of the week or attend a Thursday or Sunday inspirational service at the main Temple location on Second Street, all in downtown Encinitas. Learn how to take back your life, gaining the balance of Body,...
Read moreI have learned so much about how to live in the short 4 yrs I have been going to this temple. Not only will you learn the scientific techniques of mediation (the right way to mediate!), but you will hear stories of life, and adventure, and failure, and loss, and wisdom, and most of all you will feel at ease for the hour you sit there. Total peace can wash over you in a place like this. Every Sunday morning at 9:30am I have the chance to listen to a FREE talk that is inspiring and uplifting and filled with bits of wisdom. At SRF you are reminded you are a soul living in a moving picture. And...
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