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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	June 2017
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
				1 Class: Vivekananda's Insp… Class: Vivekananda's Inspired Talks June 1, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class is led by Pravrajika Sevaprana meets in the Green House living room. •	2 Teachings of Ramakrishna'… Teachings of Ramakrishna's Disciples June 2, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Led by Swami Atmavidyananda in the Green House living room. •	3 Chanting for Beginners Chanting for Beginners June 3, 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 June 3, 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. • •
4 Sanskrit Class Sanskrit Class June 4, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 10:40 am Led by Sukirtha and Nancy Walder Sunday School Sunday School June 4, 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 Sarvadev… Spiritual Talk: Swami Sarvadevananda "How Long Should One Do Spiritual Practice?" June 4, 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 June 4, 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. • • • •	5	6 Class: Katha Upanishad Class: Katha Upanishad June 6, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class is led by Swami Sarvadevananda. •	7 Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish… Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna June 7, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Read-aloud and discussion of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna with Swami Sarvadevananda. A copy of the text is not necessary. •	8 Class: "What Is Brahman?&… Class: "What Is Brahman?" June 8, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class is led by Swami Vedarupananda. •	9 Teachings of Ramakrishna'… Teachings of Ramakrishna's Disciples June 9, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Led by Swami Atmavidyananda in the Green House living room. •	10 Chanting for Beginners Chanting for Beginners June 10, 2017 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Pravrajika Dayaprana teaches Sanskrit chanting in the Green House living room, adjacent to the bookstore. •
11 Sanskrit Class Sanskrit Class June 11, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 10:40 am Led by Sukirtha and Nancy Walder Sunday School Sunday School June 11, 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: Pravrajika Sev… Spiritual Talk: Pravrajika Sevaprana "Why Do We Suffer?" June 11, 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 June 11, 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. • • • •	12	13 Class: Katha Upanishad Class: Katha Upanishad June 13, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class is led by Swami Sarvadevananda. •	14 Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish… Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna June 14, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Read-aloud and discussion of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna with Swami Sarvadevananda. A copy of the text is not necessary. •	15 Class: Vivekananda's Insp… Class: Vivekananda's Inspired Talks June 15, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class is led by Pravrajika Sevaprana meets in the Green House living room. •	16 Teachings of Ramakrishna'… Teachings of Ramakrishna's Disciples June 16, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Led by Swami Atmavidyananda in the Green House living room. •	17 Karma Yoga day Karma Yoga day June 17, 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. •
18 Sanskrit Class Sanskrit Class June 18, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 10:40 am Led by Sukirtha and Nancy Walder Sunday School Sunday School June 18, 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 Mahayoga… Spiritual Talk: Swami Mahayoganada "The Unitive Life" June 18, 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 June 18, 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. • • • •	19	20 Class: Katha Upanishad Class: Katha Upanishad June 20, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class is led by Swami Sarvadevananda. •	21 Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish… Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna June 21, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Read-aloud and discussion of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna with Swami Sarvadevananada. A copy of the text is not necessary. •	22 Class: "Brahman and the W… Class: "Brahman and the World" June 22, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class is led by Swami Vedarupananda. •	23 Teachings of Ramakrishna'… Teachings of Ramakrishna's Disciples June 23, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Led by Swami Atmavidyananda in the Green House living room. •	24
25 Sanskrit Class Sanskrit Class June 25, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 10:40 am Led by Sukirtha and Nancy Walder Vedanta Seva: Hygiene Kit Asse… Vedanta Seva: Hygiene Kit Assembly June 25, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Please join us in assembling personal hygiene kits that PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) will distribute those who need them. You only need to bring your helping hands; we will provide the rest. To RSVP, or more information, contact vedantaseva@yahoo.com. Sunday School Sunday School June 25, 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 Theory of Reincarnation" June 25, 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 June 25, 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. • • • • •	26	27 Special Talk: Swami Chidananda… Special Talk: Swami Chidananda Puri "Vedanta in the Modern Context" June 27, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Swami Chidananda Puri is a monk of the Shankaracharya Dasanami tradition. He was ordained at Kailash Ashrama in Rishikesh in 1989. He is a scholarly teacher of Advaita Vedanta who has thirty books to his credit and speaks on Vedanta in different parts of the world. In 1992 the swami founded Advaithashramam in Kerala, India, as a place of traditional study of Vedanta. In addition to Vedanta studies, the Ashramam runs various social service activities. The swami is Visiting Professor of the Sanathana Dharma Peetham at the University of Calicut in Malappuram, Kerala. •	28 Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish… Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna June 28, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Read-aloud and discussion of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna with Swami Atmatattwananda. A copy of the text is not necessary. •	29	30 Vigil Vigil June 30, 2017 @ 7:00 am - July 1, 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 June 30, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Led by Swami Atmavidyananda in the Green House living room. • •

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"The Theory of Reincarnation" is Swami Vedarupananda's topic for this Sunday morning's spiritual talk at 11 o'clock. Sanskrit class meets as usual at 9, and Sunday School is in session during the spiritual talk. In the afternoon, Vida Espiritual Según Escrituras Hindúes meets in the Green House living room at 2:30. All are welcome. #vedantaorg #advaitavedanta #ramakrishna #reincarnation ... See MoreSee Less

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Join us this Sunday morning at 9 am in assemblying personal hygiene kits. We will give the kits to PATH (People Assisting the Homess) for distribution to the men and women who need them. No need to bring anything other than your helping hands; Vedanta Seva provides all the supplies. Please direct your questions to vedantaseva@yahoo.com ... See MoreSee Less

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We are deeply sorry to announce the maha-samadhi of our dear and revered President Maharaj, Swami Atmasthanandaji, on Sunday June 18, at 5:30 pm, in Kolkata. Swami Atmasthanandaji was the fifteenth president of the Ramakrishna Order.

His body was consigned to the holy flames on Monday June 19 starting at 9:30 pm (Indian time).

In Hollywood, we will have a special offering and puja at noon on Friday June 30, in honor of Revered President Maharaj. After the worship, there will be a flower offering.

As regards religious observances to be followed after the Mahasamadhi of one’s Guru, there are no special rites or vows prescribed by Ramakrishna Sangha. The Sangha’s emphasis is always on spiritual life – leading a pure life and turning the mind towards God through japa, meditation, prayer, chanting of hymns, etc. However, after the passing away of one’s Guru, the disciple may restrict his / her diet to havishyanna (simple boiled rice and vegetables with ghee and salt) and fruit for 13 days, or at least 3 days.

Those who are unable to arrange for havishyanna diet, may take vegetarian food for either three or thirteen days (which ends on the 20th or 30th June) according to their wish. ... See MoreSee Less

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This Thursday evening's class will be the last one until September. Swami Vedarupananda continues discussing Brahman, this time "Brahman and the World". All are welcome to join us in the temple at 7:30 pm. #vedantaorg #advaitavedanta #ramakrishna #vedarupananda ... See MoreSee Less

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