Memorial Day Special Program

A Day of Spiritual Reflection and Interfaith Dialogue

Monday • May 25, 2026 • 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Vedanta Retreat, 9799 CA-1, Olema, CA 94950

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Theme of the Day

One World, Many Paths

Interfaith Spirituality and World Peace

A Special Daylong Gathering

San Francisco Vedanta Society cordially invites you to a special Memorial Day program celebrating spirituality, harmony, and peace at the Vedanta Retreat in West Marin County.

This interfaith program brings together friends, devotees, and seekers for talks, meditation, devotional music, fellowship, and reflection.

Featured Speakers

Professor Indranil SenGupta

The City University of New York

“Sacred Values in a High-Tech Age: Spirituality, Innovation, and World Peace”

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Professor Indranil SenGupta is associated with The City University of New York. His work and reflections bring together modern thought, values, and spiritual insight in the context of contemporary society.

Michael Pappas

Executive Director, San Francisco Interfaith Council

“Global Peace through Inner Peace: An Interfaith Perspective”

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Michael Pappas serves as Executive Director of the San Francisco Interfaith Council. He works with faith communities and civic partners to promote interfaith understanding, dialogue, and service.

Swami Tattwamayananda

Minister, Vedanta Society of Northern California

“The Evolution of Interfaith Relationships and the Vision of Spiritual Convergence and World Peace”

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Swami Tattwamayananda is the Minister of the Vedanta Society of Northern California. He teaches Vedanta, Hindu scriptures, meditation, and the universal spiritual ideals of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda.

Devotional Music

Kailash Brumwell

Devotional Music

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Kailash Brumwell will offer devotional music as part of the afternoon program.

Tushar Gupte

Devotional Music

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Tushar Gupte will offer devotional music as part of the afternoon program.

Program Schedule

10:00 a.m.
Invocation and Meditation
Welcome Address

10:15 a.m.
Theme: “One World, Many Paths: Interfaith Spirituality and World Peace”“Sacred Values in a High-Tech Age: Spirituality, Innovation, and World Peace” — Professor Indranil SenGupta“Global Peace through Inner Peace: An Interfaith Perspective” — Michael Pappas“The Evolution of Interfaith Relationships and the Vision of Spiritual Convergence and World Peace” — Swami Tattwamayananda

12:45 p.m.
Lunch

2:00 p.m.
Meditation
Questions and Answers
Moderated by Swami Tattwamayananda
Devotional Music by Kailash Brumwell and Tushar Gupte
Vote of Thanks

4:30 p.m.
Light Supper
Informal Meeting with the Speakers