Lake Shrine Closed
2023-03-20
Lake Shrine is closed today.
Reserve to visit: https://lakeshrine.org/guest-agreements/
Or join us on Sunday morning in our temple! Then meditate in the gardens!
No reservations are required on Sunday mornings!

Temple Morning of Service
2024-09-14 08:45 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lake Shrine Temple, Lake Shrine 17080 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272, United States
Day begins at 9:00 am with group meditation in the sanctuary. Volunteers are then organized for service tasks both indoors and outdoors. At 12:00 pm there is a meditation, followed by lunch in the courtyard.

Temple Sangam: Peace in Meditation; Peace in Fellowship
2024-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Lake Shrine Temple, Lake Shrine 17080 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272, United States
7-8 PM: Guided meditation in the sanctuary
8-9 PM: Refreshments and Fellowship

Sunday Events
2024-06-30 | Lake Shrine Temple, Lake Shrine 17080 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272, United States
Inspirational Service: 9 AM – 10 AM
Temple gate opens at 8:15 AM.
Parking is available ONLY at the Temple level.
No Sunday School offered for this service
Inspirational Service: 11 AM – 12 PM

Parking is available at the Temple and Lake from 10:15 AM.
Sunday School is offered during this service.
Questions: https://lakeshrine.org/sunday-school/
The Meditation Gardens open at noon, no reservations required!

Curious about meditation?
Try a 30-minute guided meditation in the Windmill Chapel at 2 PM
Visit our meditation gardens during the week and bring a friend! Our “reserve to visit” guest program is free and keeps the gardens safe and sacred. To reserve: https://lakeshrine.org/guest-agreements/

Evening Meditation with Devotional Chanting: 6 PM – 9 PM

5:40 PM Energization Exercises in the Temple Courtyard
6 PM Meditation Begins
9 PM Meditation Ends

New to Lake Shrine?
Welcome!
We would love to connect with you!
Stop by the Welcome Table in the foyer!
We can answer your questions!

Pilgrimage to the Houseboat Shrine
2024-09-15 12:15 - 14:00 | Lake Shrine Temple, Lake Shrine 17080 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272, United States
We invite you to experience a peace-filled meditation in the Houseboat Shrine – open for you – this afternoon!

World Peace Sunday (International Day of Peace September, 21st)
2024-09-22 12:00 - 12:30 | Lake Shrine Temple, Lake Shrine 17080 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272, United States
Dove Release at 12:15 PM at the Gandhi World Peace Memorial

Lake Shrine Kriyaban Disciples will not be held today
2024-09-24 19:00 - 21:00
Paramahansa Yogananda, photographed on August 20, 1950, at the dedication of Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine, Pacific Palisades, CA.

Lahiri Mahasaya Mahasamadhi Commemoration
2024-09-26 20:00 - 21:30 | Lake Shrine Temple, Lake Shrine 17080 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272, United States
Devotional service honoring Lahiri Mahasaya.
Everyone who loves devotional kirtan chanting and making offerings to our lineage of Gurus is invited to attend.
Please bring a flower and a monetary offering in an envelope as symbols of your love and devotion.

Lahiri Mahasaya Birthday Commemoration
2024-09-30 20:00 - 21:30 | Lake Shrine Temple, Lake Shrine 17080 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272, United States

Men’s meditation in the Windmill Chapel
2024-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Lake Shrine Temple, Lake Shrine 17080 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272, United States
Join male disciples of Lake Shrine for meditation,

chanting and inspiration.
Gate opens at 6:15 PM

For information: lakeshrinemen@gmail.com

Sunday services honoring Mahatma Gandhi
2024-10-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Lake Shrine Temple, Lake Shrine 17080 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272, United States
Sunday Service honoring the life of Mahatma Gandhi, whose birthday is on October 2nd.
His life continues to inspire millions of people all over the world.
We’re fortunate to have a portion of his sacred ashes here at Lake Shrine.

Friendship Tea
2024-10-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Lake Shrine Temple, Lake Shrine 17080 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272, United States
Join us for fresh bakery and hot beverages in the Courtyard!
Forge meaningful connections with fellow devotees.
Visit informally with Ministers.

Docent Tour
2024-10-06 12:30 - 13:30 | Lake Shrine Temple, Lake Shrine 17080 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272, United States
Docent-led tour which starts at the bottom of the stairs to the lake.
The tour includes a history of the property and stories of Paramahansa Yogananda’s time at Lake Shrine.
For history buffs: https://lakeshrine.org/about-lake-shrine/history/

Reserve to Visit
2024-10-09 | Lake Shrine Temple, Lake Shrine 17080 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272, United States
Come be our guest today! https://lakeshrine.org/meditation-gardens/
Reservations open every Saturday at 10 AM PST for the week ahead.
Start your reservation here: https://lakeshrine.org/guest-agreements/
Complete the steps.
You will receive an email confirmation.
Why reservations? https://lakeshrine.org/why-do-we-require-reservations/

Temple Morning of Service
2024-10-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Lake Shrine Temple, Lake Shrine 17080 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272, United States
9 AM: Group Meditation in the sanctuary
9:30 – noon: Service projects – Temple and Lake Level
Noon: Group meditation
12:30 PM: Delicious, vegetarian courtyard lunch
Meet new people! Make new friends! Have fun!
