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(1836 - 1886)
Rather see your own faults. Learn to make the whole world your own.
No one is a stranger, my child; the whole world is your own."
(1853-1920)
(1863 - 1902)
in the West, Built in 1905
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.
Our Temple is Open
- The New Temple is open for meditation every day from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m., except on Tuesdays, when the temple is closed.
- The bookshop is open on Sundays after the lecture until 4 p.m. as well as on Saturdays from 1 – 4 p.m. Bookshop orders may be placed online and by phone.
- Please contact the Vedanta Society office at 415-922-2323 for additional details concerning all of our services.
SUMMER RECESS
SUMMER RECESS
Monday, July 1 ― Saturday, September 7, 2024
This program will be broadcast live at these links:
Labor Day Retreat
Saturday – Monday
August 31 – September 2, 2024
Vedanta Retreat, Olema, Marin County
Topic: THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY:
A Bhagavatam Story of Spiritual Transformation
Conducted by Swami Tattwamayananda
Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September
110:00 – 11:30 a.m. Talk and Discussion
11:30 – 12:00 noon Break
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Meditation
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Lunch Break
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Talk and Discussion
4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Break
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Meditation
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Dinner Break
7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Reading from the Life of Holy Mother—Saturday
Monday, September 2
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Talk and Discussion
11:30 – 12 noon Refreshments
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Meditation
(End of Retreat)
Please note: There are no overnight accommodations for families. Individuals may request to go on a wait list for accommodations by emailing [email protected]. There are hotels and inns in the Olema-Point Reyes-Inverness area near the retreat, such as The Inn at Roundstone Farm, Olema Cottages, Bear Valley Cottage, etc. Participants will need to provide their own lunch each day. There are several nearby restaurants and places to eat in the area.
Weekly Regular Events
Wednesday Vespers Service
On Wednesdays at 7:30 PM, there is a vespers service that consists of the singing of five traditional hymns and followed by a short meditation.
Time: 7:30 pm to 8:15 pm
Location: 2323 Vallejo St., San Francisco, CA 94123, USA
The Foundational Texts of Indian Philosophy
Swami Tattwamayananda will be conducting The Foundational Texts of Indian Philosophy Classes will be held online each Sunday evening at 6 pm PST.(Hosted by the Stanford Hindu Students Association).
Please join us online at either Zoom, YouTube, or Facebook.
REGULAR EVENTS
The Yoga Sutras give a comprehensive guide to the mind and how to befriend the mind. Swami Tattwamayananda emphasizes the importance of Yamas and Niyamas
May 1, 2020 Watch
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 Verses 49-54. The lecture was given by Swami Tattwamayananda on May 17, 2019. - Why does the mind refuse to cooperate?
January 3, 2016 WatchQUOTES
My child, you have been extremely fortunate in getting this human birth. Have intense devotion to God. One must work hard. How can one achieve anything without effort?
Holy Mother
Rely on Him, be like the dry leaf at the mercy of the wind.
Sri Ramakrishna
Only he who loves, can rule.
Swami Vivekananda
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Bookshop
Bookshop at the Vedanta Society of Northern California
We carry a selection of the best in all the major religious traditions and contemporary spirituality; translations of Sanskrit religious classics; and many children’s books that are both attractive and meaningful.
A partial listing is given here for online ordering and many more are available in the bookshop itself. Inquiries are welcome.
Explore the Monastic Life
“For One’s own enlightenment and for the good of the world.”
– atmanamokshartham jagad hitaya ca
The Motto of the Ramakrishna Order (a traditional monastic order founded by Sri Ramakrishna in 1896; Organized by Swami Vivekananda in 1897).
In pursuit of this ideal, monastic life includes a variety of spiritual practices, such as meditation, worship, and scriptural study, as well as routine tasks of maintenance and service. For those interested and qualified, the monastic path may be meaningful and fulfilling. A monastery and convent are maintained by the Society, giving an opportunity to qualified young men and women to devote themselves exclusively to spiritual life.
Please write to the Minister-in-charge at [email protected] to inquire.