Self-Realization Fellowship Phoenix Temple
6111 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85012-1232
Telephone: (602) 279-6140
Phoenix, Arizona 85012-1232
Telephone: (602) 279-6140
- Meditation Sunday at 9 am
- Inspirational Service Sunday at 10 am
- Meditation Sunday at 6:00 pm
- Meditation Friday at 7:00 pm
Temple grounds open from 9 am - 5 pm every day except Monday
Welcome
This Temple is a branch of Self-Realization Fellowship, founded by
Paramahansa Yogananda
in 1920 to disseminate the scientific method of Kriya Yoga Meditation.
The Phoenix Temple regularly conducts public lecture services on Sundays at 10 am. We offer a number
of public lectures and classes, all of which are free of charge and open to the public. We hope you will join us!
For more information about Self-Realization Fellowship and our teachings, please visit our main
website
by selecting the link below.
New to Us?
If you want to know more about Self-Realization Fellowship and the Kriya Yoga meditation
techniques, the best introduction is to read
Autobiography of a Yogi
, published in 1946 by Paramahansa Yogananda.
One of the goals of the Self-Realization Fellowship teachings is to reveal the complete harmony and
basic oneness of original Christianity as taught by Jesus Christ and original Yoga as taught by
Bhagavan
Krishna; and to show that these principles of truth are the common scientific foundation of all true
religions. If you want know to more about the Aims and Ideals of Self-Realization Fellowship, please
select
the link
below.
SRF Lessons
You may also want to sign up for the Self-Realizations Lessons. The Lessons give
Paramahansa Yogananda's step-by-step instructions in the yoga techniques of meditation,
concentration,
and energization that he taught, including Kriya Yoga. For more information, please select the link
below.
Prayer Requests
Prayer is the one of the easiest and most powerful ways to serve. You can practice it anytime and
anywhere.
Our Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda, encouraged us to pray regularly for others and the world; and he
started
the World-Wide Prayer Circle as a means of facilitating this. Please note what he had to say about
prayerful service in this
booklet.
To request prayers from the SRF World Wide Prayer Circle anonymously, where monks, nuns and SRF
members
pray twice a day and practice Master's healing techniques for all the people who have requested
prayers,
click the link below. Your name will remain there for 90 days.
Suggestion Box
We welcome any suggestions you may have to make improvements at the Phoenix Temple.
Suggestions can be on any topic that may be of interest to you.
"
The Lord responds to all and works for all. Seldom do men realize
how often God heeds their prayers. He is not partial to a few, but listens to anyone who
approaches Him trustfully.
- Paramahansa Yogananda
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announcements by e-mail, please leave your e-mail address in the above box and click on 'Submit'.
Ministerial Services
If you would like to write directly to the ministers, arrange a counseling appointment, request a
wedding, memorial, or christening, you may contact us directly by using these links:
Paramahansa Yogananda Birthday Ceremony
January 5
We will commemorate the birth of Paramahansa Yogananda with a special ceremony on Sunday, January 5 at 7:30 pm. It is customary to bring a flower and a free will offering in an envelope to symbolize devotion and loyalty to the Guru and his teachings. Everyone is welcome.
Paramahansa Yogananda
6-Hour Meditation
January 11
On Saturday, January 11 we will honor our Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda with a six-hour meditation from 9 am until 3 pm. There will be an intermission around noon.
Please join us for all or part of this special meditation. To preserve the meditative atmosphere in the Temple, it will only be available to those who arrive by the 9 am starting time. For those who wish to arrive later, the Fellowship Hall will be open for meditation and you will be able to come and go as you like. Please bring a fruit as a devotional offering. If you have a cold or cough, please join the meditation from home.
Please join us for all or part of this special meditation. To preserve the meditative atmosphere in the Temple, it will only be available to those who arrive by the 9 am starting time. For those who wish to arrive later, the Fellowship Hall will be open for meditation and you will be able to come and go as you like. Please bring a fruit as a devotional offering. If you have a cold or cough, please join the meditation from home.
Day of Service
January 18
Our next Day of Service is Saturday, January 18 from 8 am - 1 pm. The first hour is an optional meditation from 8 - 9 am and then we begin a rewarding day of service and fellowship as we work together to keep our Temple beautiful. At noon, we share a short period of meditation and then close the day by enjoying a wonderful vegetarian lunch. For those who are not able to attend the full Day of Service, please come and join us for as much of the time as your schedule allows. Everyone is welcome.
Healing Service
January 19
There will be a healing service on Sunday, January 19 at 11:20 am in the Temple. The service will last approximately 20 minutes and will include meditation and prayer for those in need of healing. Everyone is welcome.
General Meeting and Tea
January 26
The Temple will have its General Meeting on Sunday January 26, immediately following the main service. The meeting will be held here in the Temple and start at 11:05. Your attendance and participation are encouraged and appreciated.
Following the meeting, there will be a Hospitality Tea on the patio. Everyone is invited to stay and enjoy the refreshments and fellowship.
Following the meeting, there will be a Hospitality Tea on the patio. Everyone is invited to stay and enjoy the refreshments and fellowship.
Fellowship Night
February 8
Please join us for Fellowship Night on Saturday, February 8 at 5:00 pm. We will explore the Kumbh Mela which begins this year on January 13 and lasts through February 26, 2025. The Kumbh Mela is a religious pilgrimage and festival held in India. A snack of Kitchari will be served at 5pm, with a program to follow which includes the experiences of devotee, Paul Mohr who attended Kumbh Mela in 2019. All ages are encouraged to attend.
Bookroom
The Phoenix Temple's Bookroom contains publications from Self-Realization International Headquarters at Mount Washington, including books, magazines, audio and video recordings, photographs and devotional items. Our Bookroom is open after the Sunday service. The Bookroom is located along the walkway to the parking lot.
| Sunday: | 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Lending Library
Please visit our Lending Library located next to the Bookroom along the walkway to the parking lot where you will find Self-Realization Fellowship publications, recordings and children’s books. The Library is open after the Sunday service from 11-11:45 am. The Book Return is located on the east side of the Fellowship Hall next to the entrance.
| Sunday: | 11:00 am to 11:45 am |
"Every person needs a retreat, 'a dynamo of silence' where he may go for the exclusive purpose of being newly recharged by the Infinite."
- Paramahansa Yogananda
Retreats in Southern California
Self-Realization Fellowship's How-to-Live Retreat programs in Southern California are open to Self-Realization Fellowship members and friends seeking spiritual renewal and who desires to leave behind the pressures of everyday life - if only for a few days - to deepen their awareness of the Divine. The daily Retreat programs provide, in the words of Paramahansa Yogananda, "a dynamo of silence where [you] may go for the exclusive purpose of being recharged by the Infinite."
For more information, click on Groups, and then 'California Retreats" from the main menu.
Phoenix Temple Recent Events
Check out our Recent Events section. The Phoenix Temple is pleased to present our recent events in photos, videos and slideshows. Also check out the archives. Enjoy!
50th Anniversary Event Videos
We are pleased to announce that videos from the Temple's 50th Anniversary event are now available on the website. You can view these videos by clicking on the Recent Events Photos and Videos section.
New Years Eve Meditation
December 31
We will be holding our annual New Years Eve meditation on December 31. The Temple will open at 10:00 pm for private meditation. The conducted portion of the New Year’s Eve meditation is from 11:30 pm - 12:15 am.
Adults 40+ Group
Januay 5
Our monthly Adults 40+ spiritual introspection and discussion group will be on Sunday, January 5 at 11:15 am in the Fellowship Hall. All adults (ages 40+) are invited to join in this hour of fellowship and discussion.
Young Adults Group
January 12
The Young Adults Group will meet on Sunday, January 12 at 11:10 am in the Fellowship Hall. All young adults (ages 18-39) are invited to join in this hour of fellowship and discussion.
Seniors Group
January 19
The Seniors Group will meet on Sunday, January 19 at 11:15 am in the Fellowship Hall. All seniors (ages 65 and over) are invited to join in this hour of fellowship and discussion.
SRF Book Study Group
Saturdays from 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Please join us for our phone/online book study group on Saturdays from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. Our study group focuses on SRF publications written by Paramahansa Yogananda and other SRF monastics. Our current book is "Only Love" By Sri Daya Mata. Please have a copy of your book with you. We hope you can join us. Everyone is welcome. This is a phone/online meeting only.
Meeting Link: Study Group Online Meeting
Dial in number: (978) 990-5370 Access code: 4826589#
Bhagavad Gita Study Group
Wednesday Mornings
A study group for "God Talks With Arjuna" meets every Wednesday from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm in the Little Chapel. Please check the online calendar for exact dates. Everyone interested in Paramahansa Yogananda's commentary on the Bhagavad Gita is welcome. Please bring Volume I to the study group.
Online Conducted
Meditations and Classes
Streaming from Mother Center
Mother Center offers a wonderful selection of online meditations and study groups. Many online meditations are streamed live every day.
SRF Member Portal
Access your SRF Lessons and
Auxiliary Materials
Auxiliary Materials
Access your online member services, such as your SRF Lessons subscription, Full Lessons, and
Auxiliary Materials including written materials, insightful audio and video material.
Auxiliary Materials including written materials, insightful audio and video material.
Listen Assist System
The Temple is now able to offer a “Listen Assist System” for those with hearing difficulties. If you would like to use one of these devices, please plan to arrive about 10 minutes before the service begins to allow time to check out the device and receive instructions for use. Any of the ushers or greeters will be able to direct you to the person handling the check out. More Information
