Our grounds are open WEEKENDS only during construction. Sunday services are held at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. An evening meditation is held at 5:30 p.m. on Sundays. See calendar for all event dates and times.
Welcome to the San Diego Temple
San Diego Temple is a branch of Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), an international organization founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda to disseminate the universal teachings of Kriya Yoga, a sacred spiritual science which originated millennia ago in India.
Welcome to the San Diego Temple
San Diego Temple is a branch of Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), an international religious organization founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda to disseminate the universal teachings of Kriya Yoga, a sacred spiritual science which originated millennia ago in India.
Latest News
Weekly Service Announcements December 8, 2022 - The announcements for Sunday, January 25th are listed below. Read More
Temple Grounds Closed to Allow for Repairs Starting January 26th January 22, 2026 - The recent heavy rains in San Diego have destabilized the north slope of the canyon just outside the chapel. If left unattended, this could compromise the structural integrity of the Chapel patio and stairways. Therefore, immediate action is planned, as we are currently in the rainy season and wish to protect our property. To that… Read More
Introduction to Meditation Class September 20, 2022 - On the first Thursday evening of each month at 7:00 p.m. an Introduction-to-Meditation service will be held at the Temple. The next meditation class on February 5th will be geared towards those who are new to meditation; veteran meditators are more than welcome, may learn something new, and will support the group effort. Please feel… Read More
Join other devotees for Lessons Study June 13, 2022 - On Sunday, January 25, the group will be studying lesson 74, “Discovering Reality Behind the Seeming Yoga and the Instruments of Knowledge” meeting in the chapel. It's a good idea to bring the current and upcoming lesson in case the current lesson is completed. To join, just show your digital or paper Lessons Student card… Read More
Maintaining our Hidden Gem: San Diego Temple
The San Diego Temple was founded and lovingly restored by Paramahansa Yogananda in the early 1940’s. Some of the original buildings date back as far as 1894 and others to 1909. This site is designated as a legacy property and needs ongoing restoration. Several projects have been planned and approved. Click “learn more” for details
Sunday School and Youth Programs
Our Sunday School classes (ages 3-12) are offered every Sunday morning from 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Our Teen classes (ages 13-18) also meet during this time. However, the Teen Program is currently on hiatus until more teenagers enroll and can attend on a regular basis.
The Sunday School and Teen classes are based on the teachings of our founder, Paramahansa Yogananda. Our Sunday School and Teen classes encourage children and youth to lead happy, balanced lives by bringing God into their daily lives through kindness to others, right behavior, and developing a personal relationship with God through meditation.
Each Sunday our teachers present aspects of our Guru’s “how-to-live” principles in a way that all children can understand and enjoy. The spiritual topic of each class is brought to life with a variety of crafts, stories, discussions, games, plays and service projects. Through these activities and discussions, your child will explore how to apply these principles and ideas in their daily lives.
Meditation is the cornerstone of these teachings, so children of all ages practice meditation in the SS classes, according to the receptivity of their age level. The classes also include prayer, chanting, the SRF Energization Exercises, and an offertory, where your child can give a small monetary offering.
Paramahansa Yogananda
Swami Yogananda was born Mukunda Lal Ghosh in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. According to his younger brother Sananda, young Mukunda’s awareness and experience of the spiritual was far beyond the ordinary, even from his earliest years.
Self-Realization Fellowship
SRF is a worldwide religious organization, founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda to make available the universal teachings of Kriya Yoga – a sacred spiritual science which originated in ancient India. Lecture Services held on Sundays and Thursdays at San Diego Temple offer a good introduction to the SRF teachings.