Encinitas Gardens of Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage

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Encinitas Gardens of Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage
SRF ashram on the point at Swamis.JPG
A 2007 view along the north shore of "Swami's beach" in Encinitas, the red-roofed building at the top is the hermitage where Paramahansa Yogananda wrote the "Autobiography of a Yogi"
TypeGardens and Retreat Center with temple and store nearby
Location215 W K St
Encinitas, California 92024 U.S.
Coordinates33°02′09″N 117°17′38″W / 33.0358°N 117.2940°W / 33.0358; -117.2940Coordinates: 33°02′09″N 117°17′38″W / 33.0358°N 117.2940°W / 33.0358; -117.2940
FounderParamahansa Yogananda
Operated bySelf-Realization Fellowship
Websiteencinitastemple.org

The Encinitas Gardens of Self-Realization Fellowship Hermitage is an ashram, botanical garden and retreat in Encinitas, California, United States.[1][2] The ashram golden lotus tower rises above the white wall along Highway 101 near Swamis Park.[3]

History[]

Paramahansa Yogananda, founder

After his return to the United States from India in 1936, Paramahansa Yogananda took up residence at the "SRF hermitage" in Encinitas which came as a surprise from his disciple Rajarsi Janakananda.[2][4] It was while staying in this hermitage that Yogananda wrote his work "Autobiography of a Yogi" and other writings in addition to creating a permanent foundation for the spiritual and humanitarian work of the "Self-Realization Fellowship/ Yogoda Satsanga Society of India."[5][2][6] The Golden Lotus Temple lost to cliff erosion in 1942.[7] Yogananda announced, "The crucifixion of Golden Lotus Temple must be the cause for its resurrection and the birth of many other such temples." Two other temples were immediately "born" - the Hollywood Self-Realization Church of all Religions and the Self Realization Fellowship San Diego Temple.[8]

COVID-19 pandemic[]

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the SRF Temple, Encinitas Retreat and Gardens were closed for two years.[1]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Encinitas Temple". encinitastemple.org. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  2. ^ a b c "Swami's temple lasted only 5 years before crumbling". The San Diego Union-Tribune. July 10, 2010.
  3. ^ "When the Spirit moves us / There are all this little places". San Diego Magazine. March 2005. Retrieved 2005-03-01.
  4. ^ "Encinitas Temple / About". encinitastemple.org/about. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
  5. ^ "SRF / A Beloved World Teacher". yogananda.org. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
  6. ^ "Thousands Find Spiritual Renewal at Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation". PR Web. August 14, 2013.
  7. ^ "Encinitas SRF Ashram Center 75th Anniversary" (PDF). yogananda-srf.org. March 2005.
  8. ^ "SRF Magazine (April 1943)/ News of the Centers/ Farewell Tributes to Golden Lotus Temple / Page 40-43". yoganandasite.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2021-05-06.

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