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Shanti Ashrama Pilgrimage
You are warmly invited to join our annual pilgrimage to Shanti Ashrama, marking the conclusion of our 125th anniversary celebrations. The program begins at 11:00 a.m.
Swami Vidyanathananda (Ramakrishna Math & Mission, Mumbai) will be the special guest. Bay Area and Sacramento swamis will also participate.
- Puja (Worship)
- Devotional Music & Chanting
- Flower Offerings
- Spiritual Talks & Discussion
- Guided Ashrama Tours
Located in San Antonio Valley (~2.5 hours from San Francisco). Route via Mines Road; alternate route via Patterson is less winding but slightly longer.
Sunday Lectures – April 2026
Vivekachudamani Class
Swami Tattwamayananda conducts a weekly scripture class on Vivekachudamani, a classic text by Adi Shankaracharya that summarizes Advaita Vedanta philosophy.
Sunday Online Class
In this series, Swami Tattwamayananda continues the study of the Foundational Texts of Indian Philosophy, illuminating the Mahabharata’s timeless wisdom through the lens of Vedanta. Its teachings guide personal growth, ethical living, and inner harmony in today’s world.
07:30 PM
Online
From The Lectures Of Swami Tattwamayananda, Minister-in-Charge
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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
