Vedanta is the oldest of the major living religions of the world. It affirms that all religions lead to the same Truth—“Truth is one; sages call it by various names” (Rig Veda). Vedanta teaches that the essence of all beings and all things is Spirit, infinite and eternal, unchanging and indivisible. It emphasizes that a person’s true nature is this divine Spirit, identical with the inmost being and reality of the universe and that the goal is to actualize this truth in one’s life.
“Towards Light, Beyond Light” by Swami Asutoshananda,
Swami Asutoshananda
Sunday, September 24, 11 a.m.
Swami Asutoshananda, the assistant minister, will speak this Sunday, September 24. He is the resident swami of our Vedanta Retreat in Olema in west Marin County. A Q&A session will follow the lecture in Vivekananda Hall.
All are most welcome!
OLD TEMPLE RENOVATION APPEAL
“The first Hindu temple in the whole Western world . . . dedicated to the cause of humanity”
—proclaimed Swami Trigunatitananda, in the interest of interfaith harmony, at the temple's dedication on January 7, 1906.
Three months later the temple miraculously survived the San Francisco earthquake and fire of April 1906. It was the first permanent home of the Vedanta Society, which was founded in 1900 by Swami Vivekananda and was led successively by two other direct disciples of Sri Ramakrishna.
Now, one hundred and ten years later, this beautiful, historic building is in need of extensive seismic upgrades and repairs. From foundation to rooftop, a complete renovation has become necessary. The seismic retrofit has required that a deep foundation be constructed; plumbing, wiring, a fire-sprinkler system, energy efficiency, roofing—all are being upgraded and the work should be completed sometime in the spring.
The historic character of the building is of utmost importance and is not being compromised in bringing it up to current standards.
If you wish to be a part of this costly, historic preservation effort, please contribute by credit card or by sending a check:
OLD TEMPLE RENOVATION
Vedanta Society of Northern California
2323 Vallejo Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
Thank you for your support!
THIS WEEK’S SERVICES
Wednesday, September 20, 7:30 – 8:15 p.m.
Vespers and Meditation
The Friday Evening Scripture Class will resume in November.
CLASS: Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
by Swami Tattwamayananda
Sunday, September 24, 11:00 a.m.
LECTURE: “Towards Light, Beyond Light”
by Swami Asutoshananda
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Live streamed and archived lectures and classes are available on Livestream:
livestream.com/sfvedanta
As well as on Facebook: facebook.com/sfvedanta
Also view or listen to lectures and classes on our YouTube channel: SFVedanta
The Vedanta Society of Northern California, founded in 1900 by Swami Vivekananda, is spiritually affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order, which is considered to be one of the foremost spiritual institutions in India. The Society, one of a number of Vedanta centers in the United States, is guided by swamis (monks) of the Order who serve as its ministers.
