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 January 24, 2020
No Class in December
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.
“Teachers of Vedanta: Swami Turiyananda”
by Swami Vedananda on December 1
“Teachers of Vedanta: Swami Trigunatitananda”
by Swami Vedananda on December 8
“Attaining Steadiness of Wisdom”
by Swami Vedananda on December 15
“No Lecture on Sunday December 22”
“Message of Christmas”
by Swami Tattwamayananda on December 25
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.
WINTER RETREAT • JAN 04 – JAN 05 2020 •
“Spiritual Psychology of Mindfulness”
by Swami Tattwamayananda
Location: Vivekananda Hall, New Temple
Saturday, Jan. 4 |
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| 10 – 11:30 a.m. | Discussion |
| 11:30 – 11:45 | Break |
| 11:45 – 12:30 p.m. | Meditation in Auditorium |
| 12:45 – 2 p.m. | Lunch (provided) |
| 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Discussion |
Sunday, Jan. 5
| 10 – 11:30 a.m. | Discussion |
| 11:30 – 12 noon | Refreshments |
| 12 – 12:30 p.m. | Meditation in Auditorium |
Stanford Lectures
Next class after January 6th
“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.
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 Desire
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
December 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.
