Meherabode
Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California
1214 South Van Ness Avenue
Los Angeles 90019
Affectionately named Meherabode - home of the compassionate one - our center is devoted to those who love Meher Baba, as well as those interested in knowing more about Him. It’s an oasis of calm in the city where all can gather in His name.
2025 L.A. Sahavas
July 4, 5 & 6
Shireen Bonner ~ Guest Speaker
Please join us this summer for our 2025 L.A. Sahavas as we welcome our special guest speaker Shireen Bonner. Shireen is Meher Baba’s niece, the daughter of Meher Baba’s youngest brother, Adi Jr., and Franey Irani. She was born in London, England, a year after her parents moved there from India. She is the only one of her generation of Meher Baba’s family to have been born in the West.
Shireen is a wonderful storyteller who will share her trove of memories about spending time with Meher Baba and the mandali during her three visits to India during her childhood. At their family home in London, named Meher Manzil, her parents held regular monthly meetings after Baba dropped the body and opened their home to the many young Baba lovers drawn to Beloved Baba. Shireen was part of it all and we are excited to have her as this year’s guest speaker!
Musical Guest
Robert Een with Ross Levinson
ROBERT EEN, composer, singer, cellist and teacher has performed around the world from Carnegie Hall to Mandali Hall. The recipient of an Obie Award and two Bessie Awards for his work in theater, dance, film and the concert stage, his music showcases extended techniques for voice and cello and features an eclectic combination of voices and instruments.
Een has taught at UCLA for twenty years as well as at universities and professional schools across the globe. He has recorded eighteen albums of genre-defying music and collaborated with a wide range of directors and choreographers.
Most recently Een scored the documentary “Conversations from a War” that won the audience choice award at the Beverly Hills Film Festival.
www. roberteen.com
ROSS LEVINSON (percussion) grew up in Brooklyn, NY acting, acting out, playing violin and football.
Mr. Levinson’s music was featured in American Place Theater, Town Hall and La Mama among others and his dance scores have been performed all over the world. He recorded and performed with a wide variety of artists including Tom Waits, Harry Belafonte, Joan Jett and his own band Plan B.
Mr. Levinson has scored many television shows and was nominated for an Emmy. Mr. Levinson is a Professor of Music at California State University Los Angeles, where he is proud to have begun the fabulous Commercial Music Ensemble known as the 444s.
Ross Levinson & Robert Een
Friday, July 4 — 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 5 — 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 6 — 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Gates open and sign-in begins one hour before the above program start times.
Please allow extra time to be directed to Guest Parking.
“I have come not to teach but to awaken.” ~Meher Baba
Meher Baba declared in 1952, that he is the same Ancient One, who returns again and again, throughout the ages, to redeem man from his bondage of ignorance and to guide him to realize his true Self. Meher Baba is acknowledged by his many followers all over the world as the Avatar of the Age.
Inclusivity Statement
Inspired by the life and teachings of Meher Baba, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes all regardless of background, race, ethnicity, age, gender, national origin, socioeconomic status, religious or political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, and other visible and nonvisible differences.
“Do your best. Then, don’t worry; be happy in My love.
I will help you.”
~ Meher Baba
This Sunday at Meherabode
This Sunday at Meherabode
Sunday, June 1
Reading God Speaks
11:30-1:00
Join us in reading God Speaks in English at Meherabode with Farsi translation when requested. Hosted by Mahmoud Ajang and Reza Ebrahimzadeh.
Meetings & Events
Visit Us!
1214 S Van Ness Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Phone (323) 731-3737
Hours
Meherabode is usually open on Sundays from 10:00am - 2:00pm,
but there are exceptions.
Check the calendar above for more information.
Visit Our Bookstore
Meher Baba Books carries over 300 distinct titles. Some are out of print and others are typically only available in India. We also accept used book donations and make them available both on-line and in the store at discounted rates. Currently there are over 100 previously owned books in stock.
We have nearly 1000 CDs and DVDs represented by about 200 distinct titles. There is an extensive collection of Glow, Love Street Lamp Post and Awakener magazines, not to mention photographs, posters, and jewelry.
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The Avatar Meher Baba Center gratefully appreciates donations, large or small, that help sustain our Center and all its activities.
The Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California is a nonprofit tax exempt
organization as defined in section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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