Updated February 24, 2025
Lake Shrine gardens, temple and retreat remain closed to the public due to on-going fire recovery work.
With the efforts of our Lake Shrine Volunteer Support Team, many fire evacuees in our Temple community have received critical assistance and are now beginning to move forward rebuilding their lives. Full support from SRF Mother Center has been essential to the progress of this effort.
It is still too early to forecast the re-opening of Lake Shrine, but as soon as we have an inspection report and a remediation plan, preparing a timeline will be possible.
Thank you all, for your prayers and your patience. Those of us impacted by the fire event are all enduring the same challenges of reconstructing our livelihoods and restoring order and routine. With collective faith and perseverance, we shall emerge victorious!
In Divine Friendship, Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine
Here is a corresponding post on our SRF Mother Center website
https://yogananda.org/blog/wildfire-near-the-srf-lake-shrine
Meditation Gardens
(Reservations Required)
The Lake Shrine Meditation Gardens are open free of charge, Wednesday through Sunday. Advance reservations are required. Two arrival times are offered daily:
- 10:00am
- 1:00pm
Sunday, because of morning Temple services, one arrival time is offered at 1:00pm.
Meditation Garden Reservations
Reservations open every Saturday morning at 10am PST for the week ahead. More…
Single vehicle or walk-in arrival:
Multiple vehicles or mini coach arrival:
Temple Sundays
(No reservations required)
The Lake Shrine Temple is open for morning services every Sunday and no reservations are needed:
- 10:00am – Guided Group Meditation
- 11:00am – Inspirational Lecture Service
- 12:00pm – Bookroom is open
Guests attending morning services can stay and enjoy the Meditation Gardens. Both Temple and Lake levels are open Sundays until 4:30pm.
Ceremonies
Lake Shrine offers ceremonies in the small historic Windmill by the Lake and in the large Temple sanctuary. Three ceremonies are available:
- Weddings
- Christening for children
- Memorials
Retreat
Lake Shrine has a contemplative retreat facility where individuals can experience weekends in silence, while enjoying ocean views, the lakeside meditation gardens and calendared temple events.
The retreat is currently closed because of the wildfire.
Visitor Center
Our Visitor Center in the Court of Religions is open daily and welcomes guests to browse the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Devotional items and Lake Shrine mementos are also on sale.
Gift Shop
Our Lake Shrine Gift Shop is open Thursday – Sunday 12:00-4:30pm. Guests can browse and purchase specialty imports from India.
