Sunday inspirational services are held at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel. The Sunday 2-hour meditation begins at 5:30 p.m.
Weekday morning meditations are held from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. with energization exercises at 6:40 a.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, May 28th is Living Without Fear. Click the button below to view this week's announcements. Read More
Young Adults Meeting January 20, 2023 - The San Diego Young Adults meeting will be held Sunday, June 4th , from 12:30 to 3 p.m. in Room 3, just off the upstairspatio. The meeting will start with greetings, then a minister-led meditation followed by a spiritual discussion about the Joy of Service. We'll close with fellowship and light refreshments. We look forward… Read More
Pilgrimage to Mother Center on June 10th January 20, 2023 - We joyfully announce that San Diego Temple members and guests are invited to join in an all-day Pilgrimage to the Self-Realization Fellowship Mother Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 10th . Those attending will be treated to tours of the grounds, a visit to the shrine of Paramahansa Yogananda, and opportunities to meditate in… Read More
Introduction to Meditation Service September 20, 2022 - We are happy to announce that 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 class on June 1, 2023 will be geared towards those who are new to meditation; veteran meditators are more than welcome, may learn something new, and will support… Read More
Join other devotees for Lesson Study June 13, 2022 - On May 28th the group will be studying lesson 44, "Why People Do Not Find God, and How to Surely Find Him". It's often a good idea to bring the next consecutive lesson as well. To join, simply bring a copy of the lesson or your SRF lesson student card. Read more about Lesson Study. 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
In person Sunday School and Youth programs have resumed. Check in begins at 10:45 a.m. on the upper patio. Additionally, wonderful resources and information are available at Self-Realization Fellowship’s online inspirational youth programs.
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.