Last updated on 16 August 08
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Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine

4.0/5 (2 ratings)

Photograph © Pat Hartley
Photograph © Pat Hartley
Photograph © Pat Hartley

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The 10 acre site is arranged around Lake Santa Ynez. The lake basin was created in the 1920s by real estate developers trying to level the area for future projects. The basin soon filled with water from natural springs in the area. It was purchased by H Everett McElroy in 1040. The McElroys brought their Mississippi house boat to the lake and constructed the mill house and windmill. Lake Shrine was dedicated in 1950 by Paramahansa Yogananda. The Court of Religions is an outdoor shrine to the 5 major world religions. The Mahatma Gandhi World Peace Memorial contains some of Gandhi's ashes. There is a Rose Garden, Japanese Garden and waterfall.

Address - 17190 Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades, California, USA, CA 90272
Opening times - Tuesday to Saturday. Open 9am (12:30pm on Sundays) to 4:30pm.
Website - Visit the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine website

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Reviews and Comments

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about 2 years ago helen jagiello said
i think self realization fellowship displays everything what God is peace joy love. he walks with us everyday

(5.0/5)
about 2 years ago Pat Hartley said
A peaceful garden surrounding a small lake that's located just a few blocks from the busy Pacific Coast Highway. (It can be hard to find parking.)

(3.0/5)

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