Our grounds are open daily from 7:00 a.m. to sunset. Sunday services are held at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday morning meditations are held from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A Sunday evening meditation begins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 7:30 p.m.
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 Topic and Announcements December 8, 2022 - The service topic for Sunday, October 6th is "Loyalty: Highest Law of Spiritual Success." Click the button below to view this week's announcements. Read More
Pilgrimage to Encinitas Hermitage October 19th October 3, 2024 - Temple members, family, and friends are warmly invited to participate in a pilgrimage tour of the Encinitas Hermitage on Saturday, October 19th , beginning at 1:30 p.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. Come visit the grounds where Master wrote “Autobiography of a Yogi” and spent his time in deep communion with God. The group will… 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 November 7th 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 Lesson Study June 13, 2022 - On Sunday, October 6th, lesson study is "Transcending the Body, Knowing the Spirit", lesson 61. The group will meet on the outdoor stage, weather permitting. Otherwise the meeting will be held in Room 11. To join, just show your digital or paper Lesson Study card or a copy of the lesson. Read more about Lesson… Read More
Maintaining our Hidden Gem: San Diego Temple
Did you know that San Diego Temple was originally built in 1909? It was the third location that Paramahansa Yogananda founded, opening as a Self-Realization Fellowship Temple in 1943. Paramahansaji was personally involved in its early renovations and conducted services here for many years. It is vital to perform ongoing restoration and upgrades to keep these beautiful buildings and grounds in pristine condition. Master has left this temple in our care and we will do our best to honor his legacy!
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.