Swami Vivekananda 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations

Palace of Fine Arts, February 23, 2013

On Saturday, February 23, 2013, the Vedanta Society of Northern California held an all-day program “Exploring Yoga and Freedom” in honor of Swami Vivekananda’s 150th birthday at the Palace of Fine Arts Theater in San Francisco.

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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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