| Craig Jensen 2004-12-28, 7:15 pm |
| The Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine was dedicated by
Paramahansa Yogananda in 1950. Many thousands of visitors come each
year to enjoy the scenic beauty and serenity of this spiritual
sanctuary. The ten-acre site, with its gardens and natural spring-fed
lake, is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including swans, ducks,
koi, and lotus flowers. The grounds include a Court of Religions
honoring the five principal religions of the world; the Mahatma Gandhi
World Peace Memorial, where a portion of Gandhi's ashes is enshrined; a
small museum with exhibits on Paramahansa Yogananda's work; and a gift
shop with arts and crafts from India. The hilltop temple overlooking
the lake was opened in 1996.
The Lake Shrine is located a quarter-mile inland from Pacific Coast
Highway No. 1 - 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles and 20 miles from
the Self-Realization Fellowship Temple in Hollywood
http://www.yogananda-srf.org/temples/lakeshrine/
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