In 1950, guru and yogi Paramahansa Yogananda stumbled upon a garden just West of Los Angeles where he decided to dig roots and spread his teachings across America. From this ten-acre lot in the Pacific Palisades he introduced meditation to millions of Westerners. His sanctuary, the Self-Realization Fellowship, is still free to the public seven days a week from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The grounds are centered around a manmade lake surrounded by pathways which take you winding into forested nooks. Each private little area is decorated with quotes from faiths from around the world. They convey similar messages of love, acceptance and peace.
Thousands of people come to this shrine each year to quiet their minds amidst the serenity. There's prayer, yoga, chanting and meditation sessions held in a temple built on a nearby hilltop overlooking the water.
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