I want to introduce you to one of my most loved places in Los Angeles:
This is one of those delightful little spots that most visitors to LaLaLand (and many Los Angelenos) never even visit. It's tucked away in a small ravine near the spot where Sunset Blvd meets the Pacific Ocean. It's easy to reach, but most people just don't know it's there.
The ten-acre site (a former movie set) contains a large, pretty, spring-fed lake, framed by natural hillsides and surrounded by lushest landscaping.
The full name of the Lake Shrine is: "the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake & Shrine." This unique spot was created in 1950 by an eastern Yogi (Paramahansa Yogananda).
The group that built this site has an admirable tolerance of different faiths. They built this place to recognize and respect all religions.
In fact, to the left of the entrance there is a small Court of Religions featuring the symbols of all the great world faiths: a cross for Christianity, a Star of David for Judaism, a Wheel of Law for Buddhism, a crescent moon & star for Islam, and a Sanskrit character for Hinduism.
No admission is charged, and there is a free parking lot just off Sunset.
Hours: ( check here) Closed Mondays.
Last time i was there, I took these pictures:)
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