Self-Realization Fellowship Phoenix Temple

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6111 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85012-1232
Telephone: (602) 279-6140

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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

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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 inspirational 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.

Self-Realization Fellowship

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 to know more about the Aims and Ideals of Self-Realization Fellowship, please select the link below.

Aims and Ideals

SRF Lessons

You may also want to sign up for the Self-Realization 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.

SRF Lessons

Devotee Spiritual Support

Our Devotee Spiritual Support Committee is here to offer encouragement, prayer, fellowship, and caring visits to our temple community. Whether you are seeking spiritual support or feel inspired to serve, we invite you to learn more about our Prayer Council and Visitation Committee. Please select the link below.

Devotee Spiritual Support

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.

Submit your Suggestions

" 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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Ministerial Services

If you would like to arrange a counseling appointment, request a wedding, memorial, or christening, you may contact us directly by using this link:

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Day of Service

November 21

Our next Day of Service is Saturday, November 21, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The first hour is an optional but recommended meditation from 8:00 to 9:00 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. If you 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.

Newcomer Class

November 22

If you would like to know more about the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, one of our ministers will give an introduction to the SRF teachings and answer questions immediately following the service. The meeting will be held here in the Temple and start at 11:00 AM and will last approximately 30 minutes.

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

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.

Online Meditation Center

"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 desire 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.

California Retreats

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!

Recent Events

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.

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Christmas Social Signup

Please plan to join us for our annual Christmas Social on Sunday, December 6 directly after the Sunday Service.

There are many opportunities for Volunteers to serve. You can sign up to help at either the Volunteers Table after the Sunday service or by filling out the form below. Please take advantage of one of the many opportunities to get involved and be a part of this joyous and memorable holiday event.

Volunteer Signup Sheet

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Throughout the Month of November

Please join in our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive to help feed families in need this Holiday Season. We will be collecting non-perishable food items that are either canned or packaged in non-breakable containers. The food we collect will be donated to the St. Vincent de Paul charity. Please note that St. Vincent de Paul cannot accept food in glass containers due to breakage in the collection process.

Flyers will be available at the tables at the rear of the Temple for a list of suggested food donations. The Donation Drop Boxes will be set up on the Patio each Sunday in November before Thanksgiving. During our evening services, a drop box will be available inside the Temple near the south exit door.

The Temple grounds will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26.

Food Drive Flyer

Satsanga Questions

If you have a question about applying Paramahansa Yogananda's teachings in daily life, you may submit it at the link below. Your questions will help shape our Sunday services.

Submit a Satsanga Question

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Young Adult's Group

November 8

The Young Adults Group will meet on Sunday, November 8, at 11:15 AM in the Fellowship Hall. All young adults (ages 18–40) are invited to join in this hour of fellowship and discussion.

Seniors Group

November 15

The Seniors Group will meet on Sunday, November 15, 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 - 4:30 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 "Solving The Mystery of Life." By Paramahansa Yogananda. Please bring 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 II to the study group.

SRF Member Portal

Access your SRF Lessons and
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.

SRF Member Portal

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