Our meditation practice is characterized by a short period of devotional singing, followed by the deep silence of intense concentration as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda. The silence period is used to practice the techniques of concentration and for practice of the Kriya Yoga technique.

To gain the most benefits from meditation, we encourage you to subscribe to the SRF lessons to learn the techniques of meditation. You may also call the resident ministers to find out more about the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.

The main Inspirational Service starts promptly at 10:00 and lasts until 11:00 am. At the same time, Sunday School is offered for children in the Fellowship Hall. Anyone interested is welcome to attend the meditation and lecture services.

The Hong-Sau Technique of Concentration is an important spiritual practice taught in the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons. Lesson students benefit greatly from an occasional review, and for new students who have just started taking the Lessons, this is a great opportunity to see how they are practiced.

The Phoenix Temple will host a class on the Hong-Sau Technique on Sunday, April 21 from 11:05 am to 12:00 pm for students of the SRF Lessons. Please bring your student card for admission.

The Seniors Group will meet on Sunday, April 21 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.

20 minutes before each Friday and Sunday evening meditation period, we practice the Energization Exercises on the temple patio. Please arrive early to join us.

The Sunday evening meditation lasts from 6:00 - 9:00 pm, with periods of chanting on the hour. Each period of chanting lasts for about 10 minutes. The Energization Exercises will be held on the temple patio beginning at 5:40 pm. Please enter or leave the meditation during the periods of chanting so as not to disturb others.