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    About

    Paramahansa Yogananda established the international headquarters, the Mother Center, of Self-Realization Fellowship in 1925. It is located on the crest of Mt. Washington, five miles from downtown Los Angeles. Here he lived and worked for more than twenty years, and from this center his lectures, writings, and recorded talks are published and made available worldwide.

    Also situated here are ashrams (monastic communities) for Self-Realization Fellowship monastics.

    Paramahansa Yogananda’s living quarters at the Mother Center have been preserved as a
    shrine, and there are exhibits of some of his personal effects in the library and reception hall. The chapel where he conducted services throughout the years is open daily for prayer and meditation. A lovely outdoor “temple of leaves,” where he often gave classes, also invites quiet reflection and meditation, and visitors are welcome to enjoy the Mother Center gardens.

    Visiting Hours

    General Opening Hours

    Meditation Grounds

    • Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
    • Closed on Mondays and holidays

    Visitors’ Center & Main Building

    • Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
    • Closed on Mondays and holidays

    Note: Visiting hours can change on short notice. Changes will be indicated in the section below:


    Special Events and Holidays

    May

    Saturday, May 20

    Main Building closed for Kriya Yoga Initiation

    Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    July

    Tuesday, July 4

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds closed

    CONVOCATION:

    Sunday, July 30

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

    Monday, July 31

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    August

    CONVOCATION:

    Tuesday, August 1

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Wednesday, August 2

    Main Building open 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

    Meditation Grounds open 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

    Thursday, August 3

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Friday, August 4

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Saturday, August 5

    Main Building closed

    Meditation Grounds TBD

    Sunday, August 6

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

    Monday, August 7

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    October

    Tuesday, October 31

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    November

    Saturday, November 18

    Main Building closed for Kriya Yoga Initiation

    Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Thursday, November 23 — U.S. Thanksgiving Day

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds closed

    Friday, November 24

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Saturday, November 25

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    December

    TBD

    Christmas All-Day Meditation

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds closed

    Friday, December 22

    Main Building closed

    Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Saturday, December 23

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds closed

    Sunday, December 24

    Main Building closed

    Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Monday, December 25

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds closed

    Tuesday, December 26

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Sunday, December 31

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 1:00 – 4:45 p.m.

    January 2024

    Monday, January 1

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds closed

    Friday, January 5

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Saturday, January 13

    Meditation in honor of Paramahansa Yogananda

    Main Building and Meditation Grounds closed

    Contact

    3880 San Rafael Avenue
    Los Angeles, CA 90065

    (323) 225-2471