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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	October 2017
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
1 Sanskrit Class Sanskrit Class October 1, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 10:40 am Led by Sukirtha and Nancy Walder Sunday School Sunday School October 1, 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 "Is My Mother Really Black?" October 1, 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 October 1, 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. • • • •	2	3 Class: Katha Upanishad Class: Katha Upanishad October 3, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Swami Sarvadevananda leads this class in the temple. •	4 Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish… Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna October 4, 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. •	5 Class: Vivekananda’s "Ins… Class: Vivekananda’s "Inspired Talks" October 5, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Pravrajika Sevaprana leads this class in the Green House living room. •	6 Teachings of Ramakrishna'… Teachings of Ramakrishna's Disciples October 6, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Led by Swami Atmavidyananda in the Green House living room. •	7 Ram Nam Ram Nam October 7, 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. •
8 Sanskrit Class Sanskrit Class October 8, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 10:40 am Led by Sukirtha and Nancy Walder Sunday School Sunday School October 8, 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 Spiritual Significance of Death" October 8, 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 October 8, 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. • • • •	9	10 Class: Katha Upanishad Class: Katha Upanishad October 10, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Swami Sarvadevananda leads this class in the temple. •	11 Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish… Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna October 11, 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. •	12 Class: "What Is a Mantra?… Class: "What Is a Mantra?" October 12, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Swami Vedarupananda leads this class in the temple. •	13 Teachings of Ramakrishna'… Teachings of Ramakrishna's Disciples October 13, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Led by Swami Atmavidyananda in the Green House living room. •	14 Karma Yoga day Karma Yoga day October 14, 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 October 14, 2017 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Pravrajika Dayaprana teaches Sanskrit chanting in the Green House living room, adjacent to the bookstore. • •
15 Sanskrit Class Sanskrit Class October 15, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 10:40 am Led by Sukirtha and Nancy Walder Sunday School Sunday School October 15, 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 Mahayogananda "Swami Vivekananda and Kali" October 15, 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 October 15, 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. • • • •	16	17 Class: Swami Atmapriyananda &q… Class: Swami Atmapriyananda "My Dear 'Me' in the Upanishads" October 17, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm •	18 Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish… Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna October 18, 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. •	19 Kali Puja Kali Puja October 19, 2017 @ 10:00 pm-October 20, 2017 @ 3:00 am 1946 Vedanta Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA Puja at 10 pm, followed by Homa Fire, flower offering and prasad supper •	20 Teachings of Ramakrishna'… Teachings of Ramakrishna's Disciples October 20, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Led by Swami Atmavidyananda in the Green House living room. •	21 Kali Immersion Kali Immersion October 21, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 600 E Bay Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92661, USA The boat leaves the dock at noon. The immersion is followed by a potluck picnic and meditation on the beach. •
22 Sanskrit Class Sanskrit Class October 22, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 10:40 am Led by Sukirtha and Nancy Walder Sunday School Sunday School October 22, 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 "Aloneness Beyond Loneliness" October 22, 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 October 22, 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. • • • •	23	24 Class: Pravrajika Vidyaprana &… Class: Pravrajika Vidyaprana "Gita Topics" October 24, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm •	25 Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish… Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna October 25, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Read-aloud and discussion of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna with Pravrajika Sevaprana. A copy of the text is not necessary. •	26 Class: "Truth Alone Trium… Class: "Truth Alone Triumphs" October 26, 2017 @ 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm Swami Vedarupananda leads this class in the temple. •	27 Vigil Vigil October 27, 2017 @ 7:00 am-October 28, 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 October 27, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Led by Swami Atmavidyananda in the Green House living room. • •	28
29 Sanskrit Class Sanskrit Class October 29, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 10:40 am Led by Sukirtha and Nancy Walder Sunday School Sunday School October 29, 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: Jon Monday &qu… Spiritual Talk: Jon Monday "Huston Smith and Vedanta" October 29, 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 October 29, 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. • • • •	30	31 Class: Pravrajika Vidyapranana… Class: Pravrajika Vidyapranana "Gita Topics" October 31, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm •