Links to Online Resources

Advaita Ashrama: The main publication center of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission is located in Kolkata. In addition to the publication of the journal Prabuddha Bharata, it specializes in both Indian and English language books of the Ramakrishna Order.
Ramakrishna Math, Chennai: The Ramakrishna Order’s center in Chennai, one of the leading publishers of English-language books in Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Vedanta.
Ramakrishna Monastery Headquarters – Belur Math: The official website of the Ramakrishna Order of monks. The site provides many helpful links to spiritual literature and background information on many influential mystics.
Sanskrit Documents: A compilation of Sanskrit documents in Devanagari display and transliteration format. Includes various tools and links for learning Sanskrit.
SaradaDevi.info: Online copies of works on Holy Mother, Sri Sarada Devi.
Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda: Online works about Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda.
The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda: The foremost of Sri Ramakrishna’s disciples, Swami Vivekananda was a prodigious writer of spiritual works. This exhaustive collection is of an immense value to any spiritual seeker.
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna: A wonderfully inspiring treatise on the life of an Indian saint around the turn of the century. An exposition of profound truth revealed in a simple life.
The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture: Based on the philosophy of the unity of human life, the Institute endeavors to make people aware of the richness of different cultures all over the world and also of the need for intercultural appreciation and understanding.
Vedanta Spiritual Library: The Vedanta Spiritual Library makes the Indian Spiritual Treasure available to the seekers of Truth in all parts of the world.
Vivekananda Vedanta Network: Our objective is to make Swami Vivekananda’s ideas and insights easily accessible online. As part of this objective, we also provide information for understanding Vedanta as a field for deep study as well as a method of personal practice.
Wikisource: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda: Another online source for the Complete Works of Swamiji.

Winter Retreat: Spiritual Psychology of Mindfulness

November 21, 2019 / Peter Diao / Events

by Swami Tattwamayananda Location: Vivekananda Hall, New Temple Date: January 4 – 5, 2020 This retreat will delve deeper into the topic of mindfulness as enunciated by ancient texts such as Buddha’s “Satipattana Sutta”, Patanjali’s “Yoga Sutras”, and other Vedic texts. Saturday, Jan. 4 10 – 11:30 a.m. Discussion 11:30 – 11:45 a.m. Break 11:45 […]

Memorial Day Program, May 27, 2019

April 22, 2019 / VedantaMain / Events

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

Winter Retreat, January 5 – 6, 2019

December 5, 2018 / VedantaMain / Events

“The Vedic Way of Living” by Swami Tattwamayananda Location: Vivekananda Hall, New Temple Saturday, Jan. 5 10 – 11:30 a.m. Discussion 11:30 – 11:45 a.m. Break 11:45 – 12:30 p.m. Meditation in Auditorium 12:30 – 2 p.m. Lunch 2 – 3:30 p.m. Discussion Sunday, Jan. 6 10 – 11:30 a.m. Discussion 11:30 – 12 noon […]

Old Temple Open House, October 13 – 14, 2018

September 17, 2018 / VedantaMain / Events

Saturday, October 13, 2018 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. On Saturday afternoon, October 13, the day of our Mother Durga worship, the Old Temple will be open to all our members, devotees, and friends. Sunday, October 14, 2018 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. On Sunday afternoon, October 14, the Old Temple will be open especially to all […]

Labor Day Retreat, September 1 – 3, 2018

August 3, 2018 / VedantaMain / Events

“The Soul: The Eternal Witness” (Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka of Sri Shankaracharya) by Swami Tattwamayananda Vivekananda Hall, New Temple Sat., Sept. 1 & Sun., Sept. 2 10 – 11:30 a.m. Discussion 11:30 – 12 noon Break 12 – 1 p.m. Meditation 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Lunch 3 – 4:30 p.m. Discussion Monday, Sept. 3 10 – […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]