Hollywood Temple

The Hollywood Temple & Bookshop are open according to the schedule below.

Please wear a mask without vents while inside the temple.
Please be fully vaccinated.

Please have patience with us as we slowly remove restrictions and move towards a full re-opening.

Our Hollywood location is home to a temple, monastery, 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, scripture and chanting classes, kirtans, karma yoga days, and special pujas. The library is open before and after Sunday morning talks. Members may search for titles in our catalog and borrow books.

Contact Information

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

Temple Hours

Daily

6:30 – 8 am
12 noon – 1:15 pm
6 – 7 pm
(6 – 8:30 pm on class nights, Tues – Thurs)

Sundays
11 am – 1:15 pm

Bookstore

Phone: (323) 465-7114

The Hollywood Bookshop is open with limited hours as follows:

Thurs – Fri 11 am – 1 pm, 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Sat 11 am – 5 pm
Sun 10 – 11 am, 12 – 5 pm
Closed Mon – Wed

Visit vedanta.com to purchase books online.

Calendar of Events

	September 2021
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
			1 Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish… Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna with Swami Sarvadevananda Hollywood Temple September 1, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm All classes will be live-streamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg This class will be given by Swami Sarvadevananda. A Read-aloud and discussion of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, the words and stories of Sri Ramakrishna recorded with with an almost stenographic precision by one of his followers. A copy of the text is not necessary. •	2 Class: The Bhagavad Gita with … Class: The Bhagavad Gita with Swami Satyamayananda Hollywood Temple September 2, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class will be livestreamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg Swami Satyamayananda teaches this class in the temple. The Bhagavad Gita is an essential text in Vedanta. This class uses the translation by Swami Chidbhavananda which is structured verse by verse with the Sanskrit in both Devanagari and Roman transliteration and includes commentary from Sri Ramakrishna's teachings. The Swami will also refer to the Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood translation of the Gita. All are welcome to join this ongoing class at anytime. •	3	4 Meditation Skills for Meditato… Meditation Skills for Meditators - Theory and Guided Meditation with Swami Satyamayananda Hollywood Temple September 4, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am This class will be livestreamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg. Swami Satyamayananda is giving weekly classes on the practice of meditation. This class covers the theory of meditation as well as practical advice on how one can meditate as well as guided sessions. Ram Nam (Livestream) Ram Nam (Livestream) Hollywood Temple September 4, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm We will be streaming this event at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg We will be conducting our monthly Ram Nam. We first perform a puja for Lord Rama followed by devotional chanting and singing. • •
5 Sanskrit Class Sanskrit Class Hollywood Temple September 5, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 10:35 am This is a weekly online class on Sanskrit given by Sukirtha Algarswamy. All levels are welcome. This class is held on Google Meet For any questions please contact Sukirtha at sukirtha12@yahoo.com Spiritual Talk: Sri Ramakrishn… Spiritual Talk: Sri Ramakrishna: A Divine Life in Pictures by Swami Chetanananda Hollywood Temple September 5, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm All classes/ lectures will be livestreamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg Swami Chetanananda will be showing us how we can connect to Sri Ramakrishna and his divine life through pictures associated with his life. In addition, our Sunday talks are available for in-person attendance (with a limit of 35 attendees). Vida Espiritual Según Escritur… Vida Espiritual Según Escrituras Hindúes with Swami Dhyanayogananda (Google Meet) Hollywood Temple September 5, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Google Meet Link : https://meet.google.com/fqe-ntph-svx Class in Spanish led by Swami Dhyanayogananda (a native Spanish speaker) in person or via live video conference. Via Google Meet : https://meet.google.com/fqe-ntph-svx • • •	6 Labor Day Retreat Labor Day Retreat Hollywood Temple September 6, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 10 AM Reading of THE GOSPEL OF SRI RAMAKRISHNA •	7 Upanishadic Meditation with Sw… Upanishadic Meditation with Swami Mahayogananda Hollywood Temple September 7, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm All classes will be live-streamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg Swami Mahayogananda will be leading us through a meditation on the truths of the Upanishads. •	8 Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish… Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna with Swami Satyamayananda Hollywood Temple September 8, 2021 All classes will be live-streamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg This class will be given by Swami Satyamayananda. A Read-aloud and discussion of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, the words and stories of Sri Ramakrishna recorded with with an almost stenographic precision by one of his followers. A copy of the text is not necessary. •	9 Class: The Bhagavad Gita with … Class: The Bhagavad Gita with Swami Satyamayananda Hollywood Temple September 9, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class will be livestreamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg Swami Satyamayananda teaches this class in the temple. The Bhagavad Gita is an essential text in Vedanta. This class uses the translation by Swami Chidbhavananda which is structured verse by verse with the Sanskrit in both Devanagari and Roman transliteration and includes commentary from Sri Ramakrishna's teachings. The Swami will also refer to the Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood translation of the Gita. All are welcome to join this ongoing class at anytime. •	10 Class: Living Wisdom of Swami … Class: Living Wisdom of Swami Abhedananda with Swami Atmavidyananda Hollywood Temple September 10, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm All classes will be live-streamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg Swami Atmavidyananda will be leading a class on the profound writings and teachings of Swami Abhedananda. •	11 Meditation Skills for Meditato… Meditation Skills for Meditators - Theory and Guided Meditation with Swami Satyamayananda Hollywood Temple September 11, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am This class will be livestreamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg. Swami Satyamayananda is giving weekly classes on the practice of meditation. This class covers the theory of meditation as well as practical advice on how one can meditate as well as guided sessions. Sanskrit Chanting Class by Pra… Sanskrit Chanting Class by Pravrajika Dayaprana Hollywood Temple September 11, 2021 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Please email Pravrajika Dayaprana at Dayaprana@vedanta.org if you would like to register for her weekly chanting classes. After registering, you will receive a link in order to join on Google Meet. Pravrajika Dayaprana is hosting weekly online chanting classes. In these classes, you will learn how to chant various Sanskrit verses and songs as well as their meanings. • •
12 Sanskrit Class Sanskrit Class Hollywood Temple September 12, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 10:35 am This is a weekly online class on Sanskrit given by Sukirtha Algarswamy. All levels are welcome. This class is held on Google Meet For any questions please contact Sukirtha at sukirtha12@yahoo.com Spiritual Talk: Three Paths of… Spiritual Talk: Three Paths of Exit by Swami Sarvadevananda Hollywood Temple September 12, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm All classes/ lectures will be livestreamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg Swami Sarvadevananda will be giving a talk describing the three paths of exit we can take in this life. In addition, our Sunday talks are available for in-person attendance (with a limit of 35 attendees). Vida Espiritual Según Escritur… Vida Espiritual Según Escrituras Hindúes with Swami Dhyanayogananda (Google Meet) Hollywood Temple September 12, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Google Meet Link : https://meet.google.com/fqe-ntph-svx Class in Spanish led by Swami Dhyanayogananda (a native Spanish speaker) in person or via live video conference. Via Google Meet : https://meet.google.com/fqe-ntph-svx • • •	13	14 Class: Srimad Bhagavatam with … Class: Srimad Bhagavatam with Swami Sarvadevananda Hollywood Temple September 14, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm All classes will be live-streamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg Swami Sarvadevananda will be leading a class on The Srimad Bhagavatam. This holy text teaches us how we can attain supreme devotion to God. Class: Shanti Gita with Swami … Class: Shanti Gita with Swami Sarvadevananda Hollywood Temple September 14, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class will be livestreamed at youtube.com/vedantaorg AND youtube.com/voiceofvedanta (If one stream is not working, please check the other.) Swami Sarvadevananda leads this study of the Shanti Gita. This holy text elucidates the words and advice of Sri Krishna on how we can attain to supreme peace. • •	15 Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish… Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna with Swami Sarvadevananda Hollywood Temple September 15, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm All classes will be live-streamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg This class will be given by Swami Sarvadevananda. A Read-aloud and discussion of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, the words and stories of Sri Ramakrishna recorded with with an almost stenographic precision by one of his followers. A copy of the text is not necessary. •	16 Class: The Bhagavad Gita with … Class: The Bhagavad Gita with Swami Satyamayananda Hollywood Temple September 16, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class will be livestreamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg Swami Satyamayananda teaches this class in the temple. The Bhagavad Gita is an essential text in Vedanta. This class uses the translation by Swami Chidbhavananda which is structured verse by verse with the Sanskrit in both Devanagari and Roman transliteration and includes commentary from Sri Ramakrishna's teachings. The Swami will also refer to the Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood translation of the Gita. All are welcome to join this ongoing class at anytime. •	17 Class: Living Wisdom of Swami … Class: Living Wisdom of Swami Abhedananda with Swami Atmavidyananda Hollywood Temple September 17, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm All classes will be live-streamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg Swami Atmavidyananda will be leading a class on the profound writings and teachings of Swami Abhedananda. •	18 Meditation Skills for Meditato… Meditation Skills for Meditators - Theory and Guided Meditation with Swami Satyamayananda Hollywood Temple September 18, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am This class will be livestreamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg. Swami Satyamayananda is giving weekly classes on the practice of meditation. This class covers the theory of meditation as well as practical advice on how one can meditate as well as guided sessions. •
19 Sanskrit Class Sanskrit Class Hollywood Temple September 19, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 10:35 am This is a weekly online class on Sanskrit given by Sukirtha Algarswamy. All levels are welcome. This class is held on Google Meet For any questions please contact Sukirtha at sukirtha12@yahoo.com Spiritual Talk: Five Great Sac… Spiritual Talk: Five Great Sacrifices by Swami Satyamayananda Hollywood Temple September 19, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm All classes/ lectures will be livestreamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg Swami Satyamayananda will be giving a talk on five great sacrifices that we can perform to lead us to divinity. In addition, our Sunday talks are available for in-person attendance (with a limit of 35 attendees). Vida Espiritual Según Escritur… Vida Espiritual Según Escrituras Hindúes with Swami Dhyanayogananda (Google Meet) Hollywood Temple September 19, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Google Meet Link : https://meet.google.com/fqe-ntph-svx Class in Spanish led by Swami Dhyanayogananda (a native Spanish speaker) in person or via live video conference. Via Google Meet : https://meet.google.com/fqe-ntph-svx • • •	20	21 Class: Srimad Bhagavatam with … Class: Srimad Bhagavatam with Swami Sarvadevananda Hollywood Temple September 21, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm All classes will be live-streamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg Swami Sarvadevananda will be leading a class on The Srimad Bhagavatam. This holy text teaches us how we can attain supreme devotion to God. Class: Shanti Gita with Swami … Class: Shanti Gita with Swami Sarvadevananda Hollywood Temple September 21, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class will be livestreamed at youtube.com/vedantaorg AND youtube.com/voiceofvedanta (If one stream is not working, please check the other.) Swami Sarvadevananda leads this study of the Shanti Gita. This holy text elucidates the words and advice of Sri Krishna on how we can attain to supreme peace. • •	22 Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish… Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna with Pravrajika Sevaprana Hollywood Temple September 22, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm All classes will be live-streamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg This class will be given by Pravrajika Sevaprana. A Read-aloud and discussion of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, the words and stories of Sri Ramakrishna recorded with with an almost stenographic precision by one of his followers. A copy of the text is not necessary. •	23 Class: The Bhagavad Gita with … Class: The Bhagavad Gita with Swami Satyamayananda Hollywood Temple September 23, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class will be livestreamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg Swami Satyamayananda teaches this class in the temple. The Bhagavad Gita is an essential text in Vedanta. This class uses the translation by Swami Chidbhavananda which is structured verse by verse with the Sanskrit in both Devanagari and Roman transliteration and includes commentary from Sri Ramakrishna's teachings. The Swami will also refer to the Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood translation of the Gita. All are welcome to join this ongoing class at anytime. •	24 Class: Living Wisdom of Swami … Class: Living Wisdom of Swami Abhedananda with Swami Atmavidyananda Hollywood Temple September 24, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm All classes will be live-streamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg Swami Atmavidyananda will be leading a class on the profound writings and teachings of Swami Abhedananda. Vigil - Chanting of "Jai … Vigil - Chanting of "Jai Sri Ramakrishna" Hollywood Temple September 24, 2021 @ 7:00 am - September 25, 2021 @ 7:00 am We will be performing our monthly vigil where we chant "Jai Sri Ramakrishna" for 24 hours. Our monastics and devotees take turns in the temple chanting for 1 hour each. Feel free to join us and chant from your home anytime you wish. • •	25 Sanskrit Chanting Class by Pra… Sanskrit Chanting Class by Pravrajika Dayaprana Hollywood Temple September 25, 2021 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Please email Pravrajika Dayaprana at Dayaprana@vedanta.org if you would like to register for her weekly chanting classes. After registering, you will receive a link in order to join on Google Meet. Pravrajika Dayaprana is hosting weekly online chanting classes. In these classes, you will learn how to chant various Sanskrit verses and songs as well as their meanings. •
26 Sanskrit Class Sanskrit Class Hollywood Temple September 26, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 10:35 am This is a weekly online class on Sanskrit given by Sukirtha Algarswamy. All levels are welcome. This class is held on Google Meet For any questions please contact Sukirtha at sukirtha12@yahoo.com Spiritual Talk: The All-Blissf… Spiritual Talk: The All-Blissful Mother by Swami Mahayogananda Hollywood Temple September 26, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm All classes/ lectures will be livestreamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg Swami Mahayogananda will be giving a talk on the Blissful Mother of the Universe. In addition, our Sunday talks are available for in-person attendance (with a limit of 35 attendees). Vida Espiritual Según Escritur… Vida Espiritual Según Escrituras Hindúes with Swami Dhyanayogananda (Google Meet) Hollywood Temple September 26, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Google Meet Link : https://meet.google.com/fqe-ntph-svx Class in Spanish led by Swami Dhyanayogananda (a native Spanish speaker) in person or via live video conference. Via Google Meet : https://meet.google.com/fqe-ntph-svx • • •	27	28 Class: Srimad Bhagavatam with … Class: Srimad Bhagavatam with Swami Sarvadevananda Hollywood Temple September 28, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm All classes will be live-streamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg Swami Sarvadevananda will be leading a class on The Srimad Bhagavatam. This holy text teaches us how we can attain supreme devotion to God. Class: Shanti Gita with Swami … Class: Shanti Gita with Swami Sarvadevananda Hollywood Temple September 28, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class will be livestreamed at youtube.com/vedantaorg AND youtube.com/voiceofvedanta (If one stream is not working, please check the other.) Swami Sarvadevananda leads this study of the Shanti Gita. This holy text elucidates the words and advice of Sri Krishna on how we can attain to supreme peace. • •	29 Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish… Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna with Swami Sarvadevananda Hollywood Temple September 29, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm All classes will be live-streamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg This class will be given by Swami Sarvadevananda. A Read-aloud and discussion of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, the words and stories of Sri Ramakrishna recorded with with an almost stenographic precision by one of his followers. A copy of the text is not necessary. •	30 Class: The Bhagavad Gita with … Class: The Bhagavad Gita with Swami Satyamayananda Hollywood Temple September 30, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This class will be livestreamed at http://www.youtube.com/vedantaorg Swami Satyamayananda teaches this class in the temple. The Bhagavad Gita is an essential text in Vedanta. This class uses the translation by Swami Chidbhavananda which is structured verse by verse with the Sanskrit in both Devanagari and Roman transliteration and includes commentary from Sri Ramakrishna's teachings. The Swami will also refer to the Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood translation of the Gita. All are welcome to join this ongoing class at anytime. •