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Upcoming Programs
Please join us this week for the Vivekachudamani class, Sunday lecture “Walking with Swami Vivekananda”, and the Mahabharata and Ramayana online class.
Vivekachudamani Class
Friday, June 26 • 7:30 p.m. PT
By Swami Tattwamayananda
In Person:
Old Temple Auditorium
2963 Webster Street, San Francisco
Auditorium entrance on Filbert Street
Walking with Swami Vivekananda
Sunday, June 28 • 11:00 a.m. PT
By Pravrajika Shantiprana
In Person:
New Temple
2323 Vallejo Street, San Francisco
This lecture reflects on the life, teachings, and spiritual inspiration of Swami Vivekananda, and how his message continues to guide sincere seekers.
Mahabharata and Ramayana
Indian Philosophy of Values
Sunday, June 28 • 6:00 p.m. PT
By Swami Tattwamayananda
Summer Recess Notice
Monday, June 29 – Saturday, September 12, 2026
There will be no lectures or classes during the summer recess.
However, we will continue to have vespers (arati) on Wednesday evenings.
Services will resume on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Guru Purnima & Labor Day Retreat
Please join us for two special upcoming programs: the Guru Purnima Celebration at the New Temple and the Labor Day Retreat at the Vedanta Retreat in Olema.
Guru Purnima Celebration
Saturday, August 1, 2026 • 10:00 a.m.
New Temple
2323 Vallejo Street, San Francisco
We cordially invite you to the Guru Purnima Celebration, a sacred day devoted to honoring the spiritual teacher.
The program will include worship, chanting, meditation, devotional music, arati, a talk by Swami Tattwamayananda, flower offerings by devotees, and a prasad luncheon.
Labor Day Retreat
Saturday–Monday, September 5–7, 2026
Vedanta Retreat
Olema, Marin County
From Bondage to Blessedness:
The Spiritual Journey in The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna
Conducted by Swami Tattwamayananda
Saturday & Sunday:
Morning Session: 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Afternoon Session: 3:00–4:30 p.m.
Monday:
Morning Session: 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Each session will include a talk and Q&A. More details and RSVP information will be shared on the website.
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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, worshipa, 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.
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
