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.

“Truth is one; sages call it by various names” (Rig Veda)

UPCOMING LECTURES AND CLASSES

FRIDAY CLASSES • 07:30 P.M.

“Bhagavad Gita”

by Swami Tattwamayananda

Starting On Friday, • January 24th, 2020 • 07: 30 pm

The Friday evening scripture class from 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM is held in the original temple, called the Old Temple, at 2963 Webster Street in San Francisco. Please use the auditorium entrance on Filbert Street.

SUNDAY LECTURES • 11:00 A.M.

The Sunday lecture is held in the New Temple auditorium from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon. The New Temple is located at 2323 Vallejo Street corner Fillmore. Q & A session will follow in Vivekananda Hall. Childcare is available Sundays. The bookshop carries a wide selection of literature from all major religious traditions.

“Swami Vivekananda’s Place in American History”

by Swami Tattwamayananda on January 12 • 11:00 am

Swami Vivekananda’s Birthday Celebration

Saturday • January 18 • 10:00 am

The program will include worship, chanting, meditation, devotional singing, readings on the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda, flower offerings by devotees, and a prasad luncheon.

No lecture on January 19

Swami Brahmananda’s Birthday Celebration

Sunday • January 26 • 7:30 pm

After the worship, there will be readings on the life and teachings of Swami Brahmananda, flower offerings by devotees, and refreshments.

No lecture on January 26

Featured Vedanta Sunday Talks now on podcast.

MONTHLY BULLETIN

For detailed descriptions of all of our programs, please find our monthly bulletin available here. To receive our monthly bulletin by e-mail, please click here. If you’d like to receive the monthly bulletin by regular mail, please inform us at: [email protected]

YOUTUBE CLASSES

“Shankara Bhashyam”

Swami Tattwamayananda has an ongoing series of YouTube classes on Bhagavad Gita based on Sri Shankara’s Sanskrit commentary on our YouTube channel. Click here to view the first class.

Stanford Lectures

The next class will be on January 26th, 2020.

“Vivekachudamani: Crest Jewel of Wisdom”

by Swami Tattwamayananda

Hosted by Stanford Hindu Students Association

This Vedanta scripture class is held 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM on the Third Floor of Old Union, Stanford University. Parking is available at Tresidder Parking Lot.

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The Wisdom of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi

Archive of Labor Day Retreat – 2019

by Swami Tattwamayananda

Five links to video recordings of the five retreat sessions held at Olema Vedanta Retreat:

• 1 – The Role of Physical Work as Karma-Yoga in Spiritual Evolution
• 2 – Japa and Holy Association
• 3 – Understanding God’s Grace as God’s Grace
• 4 – Holy Mother’s Silent Transcendental Language of Motherly Love
• 5 – Sincere Faith, Prayer, and Sublimating Your Desires

ARCHIVED POPULAR LECTURES AND CLASSES

WINTER RETREAT – THE VEDIC WAY OF LIVING

by Swami Tattwamayananda

A winter retreat was conducted by Swami Tattwamayananda from Jan 5 – 6, 2019. The topic of the retreat was “The Vedic Way of Living”. Please click here to see video archives from the retreat.

POPULAR SUNDAY LECTURE

“A Glance at Vedic Civilization”

by Swami Tattwamayananda

Click here to view this recent talk that has been well liked by many.

2019 MEMORIAL DAY RETREAT VIDEO

Swami Vivekananda’s Legacy: A Continuation of India’s Ancient Spiritual Heritage

Swami Tattwamayananda

The 2019 Memorial Day Program was held in commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s Historic Chicago Addresses . Click here to view Swami Tattwamayananda’s talk.

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.