Peaceful Reflections at Shrine Lake, Pacific Palisades

Tucked away in the bustling embrace of Pacific Palisades, California, lies a verdant oasis where serenity and wildlife coexist in harmonious splendor. At the heart of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine, Shrine Lake offers a retreat from the urban sprawl, where a duck, gliding gracefully across the tranquil waters, embodies the peace of this spiritual sanctuary.

Founded by Paramahansa Yogananda, the Lake Shrine is a ten-acre haven that brings to life his vision of universal respect and brotherhood. With its lush gardens, meandering paths, and the quiet ripple of water, it’s a place that invites reflection and offers respite to all who wander its sacred grounds.

Whether you're feeding the vibrant koi, observing the ducks, or contemplating by the Gandhi World Peace Memorial, the Lake Shrine provides a unique blend of natural beauty and spiritual upliftment. It's a place where the gentle quack of ducks resonates as a reminder of nature's simple joys, echoing Yogananda's teachings of inner peace and the unity of all life.