Self-Realization Fellowship Hollywood Temple — Local services in Los Angeles

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...

This is a great oasis of peace and harmony for our community, right here in the middle of the city! Self-Realization Fellowship offers you the opportunity to learn about the best, modern approach to Self mastery, based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and the practice of meditation techniques. At the end of your work week, give yourSelf the gift of a beautiful meditation at Hollywood Temple on a Friday evening! Best way to start...

Talk about Hollywood magic, this place is a spiritual oasis hidden next to crazed Kaiser and that terrible Scientology. You can spend hours meditating here and it works. I've spent up to 6 hour meditating in the temple and have met the most amazing people. It's truly a gem of the city and a must see for a blessing and perhaps something from...