Hollywood Temple

Our Hollywood location is home to a temple, a monastery, a convent, bookshop, library, and the society’s administrative offices. Our minister, Swami Sarvadevananda, and other monks reside in the Hollywood monastery.

The temple is open daily to the public from morning meditation through evening classes. Daily puja, worship, is observed at 12:00 noon every day. Daily arati, vespers, is at 6:00 pm. We also host Sunday morning spiritual talks, Sunday School, scripture and chanting classes, kirtans, karma yoga days, and special pujas.

Contact Information

1946 Vedanta Place
Hollywood, CA 90068-3996
(323) 465-7114
hollywood@vedanta.org

Hours:

6:30am to 7:00pm daily

Puja (Worship) Noon daily

Arati (Vespers) 6:00pm daily

Bookstore:

Phone: (323) 465-7114
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00am to 12:30pm
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am to 11:00am
Noon to 5:00pm
CLOSED WEDNESDAYS

Closed Wednesdays, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Calendar of Events

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	May 2017
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	1	2 Class: Letters of Swami Viveka… Class: Letters of Swami Vivekananda May 2, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class is led by Swami Mahayogananda. •	3 Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish… Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna May 3, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Read-aloud and discussion of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna with Swami A copy of the text is not necessary. •	4 Class: "The Rope and the … Class: "The Rope and the Snake" May 4, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class is led by Swami Vedarupananda. •	5 Teachings of Ramakrishna'… Teachings of Ramakrishna's Disciples May 5, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm 1946 Vedanta Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA Led by Swami Atmavidyananda in the Green House living room. •	6 Chanting for Beginners Chanting for Beginners May 6, 2017 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Pravrajika Dayaprana teaches Sanskrit chanting in the Green House living room, adjacent to the bookstore. Ram Nam Ram Nam May 6, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Worship and food offering to Ram with chanting and singing of Ramnam Sankirtan, bhajans, and Hanuman Chalisa followed by prasad supper and satsang. All are welcome. • •
7 Sanskrit Class Sanskrit Class May 7, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 10:40 am Led by Sukirtha and Nancy Walder Sunday School Sunday School May 7, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sunday school is for children ages 6 and up while their parents attend the spiritual talk. Spiritual Talk: Swami Vedarupa… Spiritual Talk: Swami Vedarupananda "The Mystery of Human Vibrations" May 7, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talks are in the temple and are often followed by a Q & A session in the Green House living room, adjacent to the bookshop. Vida Espiritual Según Escritu… Vida Espiritual Según Escrituras Hindúes May 7, 2017 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Class in Spanish led by Swami Dhyanayogananda (a native Spanish speaker) in person or via live video conference. • • • •	8	9 Class: Katha Upanishad Class: Katha Upanishad May 9, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class is led by Swami Sarvadevananda. •	10 Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish… Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna May 10, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Read-aloud and discussion of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna with Swami A copy of the text is not necessary. •	11 Class: Vivekananda's Insp… Class: Vivekananda's Inspired Talks May 11, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class is led by Pravrajika Sevaprana meets in the Green House living room. •	12 Teachings of Ramakrishna'… Teachings of Ramakrishna's Disciples May 12, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm 1946 Vedanta Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA Led by Swami Atmavidyananda in the Green House living room. •	13 Buddha Birthday Celebration Buddha Birthday Celebration May 13, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm •
14 Sanskrit Class Sanskrit Class May 14, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 10:40 am Led by Sukirtha and Nancy Walder Sunday School Sunday School May 14, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sunday school is for children ages 6 and up while their parents attend the spiritual talk. Spiritual Talk: Swami Atmapriy… Spiritual Talk: Swami Atmapriyananda "The Harmony of the Yogas" May 14, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Swami Atmapriyananda is visiting from India where he is president of Vivekananda University. Talks are in the temple and are often followed by a Q & A session in the Green House living room, adjacent to the bookshop. Vida Espiritual Según Escritu… Vida Espiritual Según Escrituras Hindúes May 14, 2017 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Class in Spanish led by Swami Dhyanayogananda (a native Spanish speaker) in person or via live video conference. • • • •	15	16 Class: Upanishads: Profound An… Class: Upanishads: Profound Answers May 16, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class is led by Swami Atmapriyananda who is visiting from India where he is president of Vivekananda University. •	17 Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish… Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna May 17, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Read-aloud and discussion of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna with Swami A copy of the text is not necessary. •	18 Class: "Retreat to Go For… Class: "Retreat to Go Forward" May 18, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class is led by Swami Vedarupananda. •	19 Vigil Vigil May 19, 2017 @ 7:00 am - May 20, 2017 7:00 am During Vigil, members take turns in scheduled shifts to sit in the inner shrine chanting "Jai Sri Ramakrishna" continuously for 24 hours. Teachings of Ramakrishna'… Teachings of Ramakrishna's Disciples May 19, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm 1946 Vedanta Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA Led by Swami Atmavidyananda in the Green House living room. • •	20 Kirtan Kirtan May 20, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm 1946 Vedanta Place, Hollywood, California 90068 Call and response singing and chanting in a variety of languages and styles. All are welcome. Followed by refreshments. If you would like to lead a chant please contact Jit at vedantakirtan@yahoo.com. •
21 Sanskrit Class Sanskrit Class May 21, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 10:40 am Led by Sukirtha and Nancy Walder Sunday School Sunday School May 21, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sunday school is for children ages 6 and up while their parents attend the spiritual talk. Spiritual Talk:Swami Sarvadeva… Spiritual Talk:Swami Sarvadevananda "Buddha" May 21, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talks are in the temple and are often followed by a Q & A session in the Green House living room, adjacent to the bookshop. Vida Espiritual Según Escritu… Vida Espiritual Según Escrituras Hindúes May 21, 2017 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Class in Spanish led by Swami Dhyanayogananda (a native Spanish speaker) in person or via live video conference. • • • •	22	23 Class: Katha Upanishad Class: Katha Upanishad May 23, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class is led by Swami Sarvadevananda. •	24 Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish… Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna May 24, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Read-aloud and discussion of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna with Swami A copy of the text is not necessary. •	25 Class: Vivekananda's Insp… Class: Vivekananda's Inspired Talks May 25, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class is led by Pravrajika Sevaprana meets in the Green House living room. •	26 Teachings of Ramakrishna'… Teachings of Ramakrishna's Disciples May 26, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm 1946 Vedanta Place, Los Angeles, CA, USA Led by Swami Atmavidyananda in the Green House living room. •	27 Karma Yoga day Karma Yoga day May 27, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm This is a day of selfless service to maintain and improve our grounds and services. Range of work varies and might be indoors or out involving physical or mental tasks. We meet in front of the bookshop at 9 am, break for noon meditation in the temple before enjoying lunch in the monastery with the monks and nuns. Chanting for Beginners Chanting for Beginners May 27, 2017 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Pravrajika Dayaprana teaches Sanskrit chanting in the Green House living room, adjacent to the bookstore. • •
28 Sanskrit Class Sanskrit Class May 28, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 10:40 am Led by Sukirtha and Nancy Walder Sunday School Sunday School May 28, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sunday school is for children ages 6 and up while their parents attend the spiritual talk. Spiritual Talk: Swami Atmatatt… Spiritual Talk: Swami Atmatattwananda "Light" May 28, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talks are in the temple and are often followed by a Q & A session in the Green House living room, adjacent to the bookshop. Vida Espiritual Según Escritu… Vida Espiritual Según Escrituras Hindúes May 28, 2017 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Class in Spanish led by Swami Dhyanayogananda (a native Spanish speaker) in person or via live video conference. • • • •	29 Memorial Day Retreat Memorial Day Retreat May 29, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm 1946 Vedanta Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA 10am Reading of Vivekananda's Complete Works 1:30 Lunch 2:30 Special Program •	30 Class: Katha Upanishad Class: Katha Upanishad May 30, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class is led by Swami Sarvadevananda. •	31 Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish… Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna May 31, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Read-aloud and discussion of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna with Swami A copy of the text is not necessary. •