Welcome
The Bay Area Temple is a branch of Self-Realization Fellowship, the international spiritual and
humanitarian organization founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi.
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Bay Area Temple of Self-Realization Fellowship
A New Temple – A New Name!
As we pack up and say good-bye to Berkeley, renovations on our new property continue during this period of no in-person services or meditations. Mother Center is overseeing the work timeline in accordance to the ever-changing precautions as the pandemic continues.
The question of what do we call our new temple has been and is still being asked. Brother Chidananda expressed the need for the name to be inclusive for members through-out the Bay Area and the location to be identifiable by those living elsewhere. Bay Area Temple fits that need and description to those both near and far.
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Good News in Challenging Times
COVID-19 Pandemic
All Temple Meditations and Inspirational Services are Cancelled Until Further Notice
Temple Newsletter
Stay up to date with what’s happening with events and current updates on our new
Bay Area Temple in Walnut Creek
Meditation Guidelines
To optimize the experience of individual or group meditation these guidelines are helpful for everyone
Donate
Every gift is deeply appreciated and will help to make a difference at our temple. We thank you for your continuing support
SRF Mother Center News
2020 SRF Online Convocation
We are happy to let you know that the 2020 Convocation events will remain available on the SRF website.
Please continue to enjoy this weeklong online program of classes on Paramahansa Yogananda’s “how-to-live” teachings and meditation techniques, guided group meditations and kirtans (devotional chanting), virtual pilgrimage tours to the ashrams where the great Guru lived and communed with God, and more.
Brother Chidananda
SRF/YSS President
June 05, 2020
Speaking to the current situation in America and around the world, Brother Chidananda discusses the serious problem of racial injustice and divisiveness, and the way to address not only the symptoms but the cause of this disease facing humanity
. . . . “Finding a Unity Deeper Than Race, Color, or Creed”
SRF Online Inspirational Services
Through the services presented here, you can join Paramahansa Yogananda’s SRF/YSS worldwide spiritual family in weekly divine fellowship
From Brother Chidananda
You can view messages and Satsangas by our SRF/YSS President, Brother Chidananda, given at holidays and on special occasions
Yogananda Seva
An international community of members of Self-Realization Fellowship and Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, offering members opportunities to serve the SRF/YSS global family
Online Meditation Calendar
SRF Online Meditation Center
Join devotees from global locations for daily group meditations along with study groups for the SRF Lessons, 2nd Coming of Christ, and the Bhagavad Gita
Paramahansa Yogananda
The pioneering father of Yoga in the West, Yogananda has uplifted the lives of millions through his Self-Realization Fellowship teachings.
A Beginner’s Meditation
Discover the peace and divine consciousness that meditation brings.
Kriya Yoga Path of Meditation
Discover the sacred science of Kriya Yoga meditation known for millennia to the yogis and sages of India.
Young Adults Group
The Young Adults Group is a vibrant mix of SRF devotees between the ages of 18-39.
Lessons for Home Study
Paramahansa Yogananda’s Lessons on meditation and spiritual living.
