Did the SRF Lake Shrine burn down in the Pacific Palisades Fire?

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No, the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine did not burn down in the Pacific Palisades fire, though it was heavily threatened and surrounded by flames. 

Read more about how the sanctuary survived via the Los Angeles Times. 

Key Details of the Damage

Main Buildings Safe: The main temple, retreat buildings, and museum were completely undamaged. 
Gardens and Wildlife: The meditation gardens sustained only minor vegetation damage, one large tree was lost, and the resident swans and fish are safe. 
Minor Losses: Some perimeter areas, bathrooms, and the monk's ashram sustained fire or smoke damage requiring extensive cleanup, and the site temporarily closed for repairs before reopening. 
How It Survived: Firefighters, strategic property pruning, active water cannon use, and a dedicated, experienced crew saved the 10-acre sanctuary. 

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  An oasis of peace survives Palisades wildfire - California Local

  Jan 15, 2025 — But the Shrine's main buildings, museum and gardens did not burn. “The Lake Shrine Temple and Retreat buildings are completely und...

  
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  My favorite hidden gem 💎 in LA is back open today

  Aug 27, 2025 — Lake Shrine - Pacific Palisades. 511 likes The bathrooms and monk's ashram did burn- and it's taken a long time to clean everythin...

  

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An oasis of peace survives Palisades wildfire

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Jan 15, 2025 — But the Shrine's main buildings, museum and gardens did not burn. “The Lake Shrine Temple and Retreat buildings are completely undamaged,” ...

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Los Angeles Times

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Jan 19, 2025 — Lake Shrine was surrounded by flames. water pump were key to the sanctuary's survival during the Palisades fire. edges on Jan. 8, Flames raged ...

The Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine

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Apr 23, 2025 — Nearly devastated by the Palisades Fire in 2025, In January 2025, the Palisades Fire threatened Lake Shrine. Lake Shrine was saved, even though ...