Meherabode
Avatar Meher Baba Center of
Southern California
1214 South Van Ness Avenue
Los Angeles 90019
(323) 731-3737
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.
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.
Ward Parks Seminar 2 -Day
Saturday & Sunday, August 30th & 31st
The Art of Praise as a Path to God:
Francis Brabazon’s Foundation-laying for a New World Civilization
in Stay with God and Other Poetic Works
This seminar will delve into Francis Brabazon’s poetic legacy, not so much as a personal accomplishment on Francis’s part but as an act of foundation-laying for the new world civilization that will arise in the aftermath of the new Avataric Advent. During Meher Baba’s physical lifetime, but particularly since He dropped His body in 1969, art in various forms—poetry, plays, songs and musical compositions, paintings, films and video, architecture—have played a pivotal role in helping to formulate our collective vision of Who He is and in providing channels for the expression of our love for Him. “The Art of Praise” in our 2025 study program will view the body of Francis’s poetic work as a beacon and signpost for how art could be used as a Divine Path in the years to come.
Davana Brown on Eruch Jessawala
September 7th - 13th
Sunday, September 7th - 11-1:30pm at MEHERABODE
Let’s give Davana Brown a big Meherabode welcome at her first of 4 greater Los Angeles appearances. Today Davana will introduce her extraordinary 3 volume series of books about Eruch Jessawala—15 years in the making. Long-time resident at both the Trust office in Ahmadnagar and at Meherazad, Davana was exceedingly fortunate to be the right hand ‘man’ to the right hand man of Avatar MEHER BABA, Eruch Jessawala. The meeting will be informal and will include readings from book one, answering our questions and end with a book signing. Bring your copies. Books will be available for sale in the book store. We are so fortunate to have Davana at Meherabode. These opportunities to hear from Davana are not to be missed.
Tuesday, September 9th - 6:00-8:30
Dinner with Davana in Tarzana
Please join us for a delicious dinner in Tarzana at the home of our dear Golnaz. And for dessert, the sweetest dish of all, Davana will share stories of her time working, living under the guidance of Meher Baba’s closest disciples. Address supplied with Reservation. Reserve for this Event Here
Thursday, September 11th - 3:00-5:00
Tea time and stories with Davana Brown in Porter Ranch
The moveable feast continues. Hosted by our essential communications director in her home in Porter Ranch, Behnaz invites us to an intimate gathering with Davana Brown, Eruch Jesawala’s secretary and biographer. Our hearts will be opened, our questions answered and it will be almost like having Baba’s Eruch in the room. Address supplied with Reservation. Reserve for this Event Here
Saturday, September 13th - 11:00-1:30pm at MEHERABODE
Our informal Sahavas comes to a crescendo with Davana at Meherabode. Today we hope to get a sneak peek into the upcoming volumes of her book about Eruch Jessawala companion to Beloved Avatar Meher Baba. Ask any lingering questions, get your books signed. If you wondered what it might have been to live the life of the God-man’s intimate disciple, you will come away from this week with an appreciation of both the challenge and the gratification of this path.
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.
Inclusivity Statement
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, August 17, 2025
Rise & Shine, Shine, Shine
9:00-1:00
Please Note Time
It’s that wonderful time again—the deep scrubbing of Meherabode. This meeting is an opportunity to see the results of your actions in real time. We provide the supplies, you give us the elbow grease.
Lunch and chai will be served.
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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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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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