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.

Passing Away of Revered President Srimat Swami Atmasthanandaji Maharaj

With deep sorrow we announce the passing away of Swami Atmasthanandaji, President of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, on Sunday, June 18, 2017, at the Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan Hospital in Kolkata, India. He was 98. He had been admitted to the hospital on February 21, 2015, for treatment of various old-age ailments. In spite of the best medical attention, his condition grew worse over the last few days and he passed away around 5:30 p.m. on June 18, 2017.

OLD TEMPLE RENOVATION APPEAL

Now, one hundred and ten years later, this beautiful, historic building is in need of extensive seismic upgrades and repairs. From foundation to rooftop, a complete renovation has become necessary. The seismic retrofit has required that a deep foundation be constructed; plumbing, wiring, a fire-sprinkler system, energy efficiency, roofing—all are being upgraded and the work should be completed sometime in the spring.

The historic character of the building is of utmost importance and is not being compromised in bringing it up to current standards.