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.
UPCOMING LECTURES AND CLASSES
FRIDAY CLASSES • 07:30 P.M.
“Bhagavad Gita”
by Swami Tattwamayananda
on October 11 & 18 & 25
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. Q & A session will follow in Vivekananda Hall.
“Lecture on Durga Puja: The Symbolism of Mother Worship in Hinduism”
by Swami Tattwamayananda on October 13
“Seeking for the Eternal”
by Swami Vedananda on October 20
YOUTUBE CLASSES
“Shankara Bhashyam”
by Swami Tattwamayananda
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.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
SUNDAY • OCTOBER 27 • 07:30 P.M.
WORSHIP OF DIVINE MOTHER KALI
Worship will be performed in honor of the Divine Mother at 7:30 p.m. After the worship, there will be devotional singing, flower offerings by devotees, and refreshments. All are welcome!
The temple will be open for meditation until 10:30 p.m.
South Bay Lectures and Classes
NEXT CLASS • SUNDAY • November 3 • 3:30 P.M.
“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. The current text of study is Vivekachudamani: Crest Jewel of Wisdom.
ARCHIVED POPULAR LECTURES AND CLASSES
WINTER RETREAT – THE VEDIC WAY OF LIVING
by Swami Tattwamayananda
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
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PODCASTS
Yoga Sutras and the World of Human Mind 
Mandukya Upanishad with Karika: Advaita or Nonduality
Ishavasya Upanishad
Bhagavad Gita
Featured Vedanta Lectures
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna
Sri Sarada Devi: The Holy Mother
Vivekachudamani: The Path of Wisdom
The Essence of the Srimad Bhagavata Purana
Drg Drsya Viveka: The Seer and the Seen
Taittiriya Upanishad
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MONTHLY BULLETIN
October Bulletin is available here
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SELECT ARCHIVED LECTURES
• Meditation for Health
• Spiritual Values for the IT Age – I
• Spiritual Values for the IT Age – II
• Hymns from the Vedas – I
• Hymns from the Vedas – II
• Hymns from the Vedas – III
• Buddha’s Contribution to the Modern Age
• Mindfulness: Its Philosophical Foundation
• Vedanta: A New Religious Paradigm for the Modern World
• Spiritual Contentment and Karma Yoga
• Swami Vivekananda on Christ
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.
