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:
Kriya Initiation and Kriyaban Ceremony
April 27
A Kriya Initiation and Kriyaban ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 27 at 6 pm. New initiates will need to register directly with Mother Center. If you are a Kriyaban who has previously attended an initiation, you will be admitted to the ceremony with your Kriyaban card. In keeping with ancient custom, please bring traditional offerings of flower, fruit and a monetary donation. Kriyabans should plan to come early to make their offerings at the altar before the ceremony begins. The Temple will open at 5 pm.
A Kriya review class will be held after our main Sunday Service on April 28 at 11:15 am.
A Kriya review class will be held after our main Sunday Service on April 28 at 11:15 am.
Swami Sri Yukteswar Birthday Commemoration
May 10
On Friday, May 10 at 7:30 pm we will celebrate the birthday of Swami Sri Yukteswar. Please bring a flower and a freewill offering in an envelope as symbols of your devotion. Everyone is welcome.
The Friday Evening Meditation is canceled for the evening.
The Friday Evening Meditation is canceled for the evening.
Temple General Meeting and Tea
May 12
The Temple will have its next General Meeting on Sunday May 12, immediately following the main service. The meeting will be held here in the Temple and start at 11:05 am. 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.
6-Hour Meditation with Kirtan
June 15
On Saturday, June 15 there will be a 6-hour meditation. We begin at 8 am with group Energization Exercises followed by meditation from 8:20 am until 12pm. Please join us for all or part of this meditation service. You may enter the Temple during the periods of chanting at the beginning of each hour.
"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
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 |
Retreats in Southern California
(Only Ox Yoke Retreat is available
at this time)
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.
Convocation 2024
July 14 - 20
Registration for this year's convocation is now open. Experience the joy of the soul through an immersive weeklong program on the “how-to-live” teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, offered free of charge. Join us online or in person this year, July 14 - 20!
Adults 40+ Group
May 5
Our monthly Adults 40+ spiritual introspection and discussion group will be on Sunday, May 5 at 11:15 am in the Fellowship Hall. All adults (ages 40+) are invited to join in this hour of fellowship and discussion.
Day of Service
May 11
Our next Day of Service is Saturday, May 11. We will begin at 8 am with a period of meditation, and then enjoy a rewarding day of service and fellowship as we work together to keep our Temple beautiful. We will close the day by sharing a delicious 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 that you can. Everyone is welcome.
Young Adults Group
May 12
The Young Adults Group will meet on Sunday,May 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
May 19
The Seniors Group will meet on Sunday, May 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.
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.
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.
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. Everyone interested in Paramahansa Yogananda's commentary on the Bhagavad Gita is welcome. Please bring Volume I to the study group.
Lessons Study Group
(Temporarily Canceled)
Saturday Afternoons
A study group on "The Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons" meets every Saturday from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the Little Chapel. The study group is open to Lessons Students only. Please bring your Lessons with you.
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. 
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!
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