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Suggested Reading

  • The Gospel of Sri RamakrishnaThe Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna
    by M. (Mahendranath Gupta)
  • Sri Ramakrishna and His Divine PlaySri Ramakrishna and His Divine Play
    by Swami Saradananda
  • Ramakrishna and His Disciples by Christopher IsherwoodRamakrishna and His Disciples
    by Christopher Isherwood
  • Holy Mother by Swami NikhilanandaHoly Mother (Biography of Sri Sarada Devi)
    by Swami Nikhilananda
  • Complete Works of Swami VivekanandaComplete Works of Swami Vivekananda
  • Vedanta: Voice of FreedomVedanta: Voice of Freedom
    by Swami Vivekananda
  • Vivekananda: The Yogas and Other WorksVivekananda: The Yogas and Other Works
    edited by Swami Nikhilananda
  • Karma Yoga and Bhakti Yoga by Swami VivekanandaKarma and Bhakti Yoga
    by Swami Vivekananda
  • Jnana Yoga by Swami VivekanandaJnana Yoga
    by Swami Vivekananda
  • Raja Yoga by Swami VivekanandaRaja Yoga
    by Swami Vivekananda
  • Vivekananda: A Biography by Swami NikhilanandaVivekananda: A Biography
    by Swami Nikhilananda
  • Bhagavad Gita by Swami NikhilanandaThe Bhagavad Gita
    translated by Swami Nikhilananda
  • The Upanishads translated by Swami NikhilanandaThe Upanishads
    (abridged edition) translated by Swami Nikhilananda
  • Vivekacudamani (Crest Jewel of Discrimination)Vivekacudamani (Crest Jewel of Discrimination)
    translated by Swami Madhavananda
  • Self Knowledge of Sri SankaracharyaSelf-knowledge of Sri Sankaracarya (Atmabodha)
    translated by Swami Nikhilananda

Special Events

Shanti Ashrama Pilgrimage: Saturday, April 28

April 1, 2018 / Temple / Events

This year the pilgrimage will be held on Saturday, April 28. The subject for discussion will be: “Swami Vivekananda in America.” Several swamis will participate and our special guest speaker will be Swami Nishpapananda of the Vedanta Society of St. Louis. All are welcome.

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Memorial Day Program, May 28, 2018

March 30, 2018 / Temple / Events

“The Interfaith Movement” – join us for a day of talks, music, Q & A, and meditation.

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Monthly Reading

Letter: “We Think We Are the Doers”

April 8, 2018 / Temple / Monthly Reading

 Kankhal 10 September 1914   Dear X, . . . I am glad to know that you have learned many new ideas about karma yoga from my previous letter [27 July 1914]. It does not matter whether your actions are with desire or without desire, the main thing is: “Whatever you do, whatever you eat, […]

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Timeless Wisdom from a Hasidic Master

March 1, 2018 / Temple / Monthly Reading

Where there is not truth there is no grace. While praying, listen to the words very carefully. When your heart is attentive, your entire being enters your prayer without your having to force it. Grant me the ability to be alone. May it be my custom to go outdoors each day among the trees and […]

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You Are Sure to Attain God

February 25, 2018 / Temple / Monthly Reading

Master: “The important thing is somehow to cultivate devotion to God and love for Him. What is the use of knowing many things? It is enough to cultivate love for God by following any of the paths. When you have this love, you are sure to attain God. Afterwards, if it is necessary God will […]

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About Vedanta

  • A Synopsis
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