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New Temple, Vedanta Society of Northern California

New Temple

2323 Vallejo Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Phone: 415-922-2323

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Lecture Service

Sunday service, 11 am – 12 pm.

To view or listen to lectures and classes on our YouTube channel: SFVedanta, please click here.

Lectures are also live streamed on Facebook: facebook.com/sfvedanta

Vesper Service

Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:15 p.m.
Worship, devotional singing, and meditation.

Vedanta Scripture Class

Friday scripture classes now held at the Old Temple

To view classes live and archived on Livestream, please click here.

Classes are also live streamed on Facebook: facebook.com/sfvedanta

Temple Hours

The New Temple is open daily for meditation from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., except on Tuesdays, when the temple is closed.

Interviews

Interviews with Swami Tattwamayananda may be scheduled by those who wish to know more about Vedanta. Those wishing to make appointments with the swami may do so speaking with him after the services, by telephoning 415-922-2323, or by e-mailing the swami at: [email protected]

The Sri Sarada Library

The library is open on Sundays after the lecture, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., and at other times by appointment.

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Old Temple - Vedanta-Society of Northern California

Old Temple

2963 Webster Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(The Auditorium entrance
is on Filbert Street.)

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Vedanta Scripture Class

by Swami Tattwamayananda
Fridays, 7:30 p.m.
Current text for study is Bhagavad Gita

Sunday School

Sundays, 11 a.m. – 12 noon
Classes are held for children in first grade through high school to give them a general knowledge of the universal truths of Vedanta, to acquaint them with the basic teachings of the major living religions, and to inspire reverence for the great religious teachers of the world.

Parents wishing to enroll their children are invited to speak to the secretary of the Society.

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Womens Retreat House at the Vedanta Retreat - Vedanta-Society of Northern California

Vedanta Retreat

9799 State Route 1
Olema, CA 94950

Phone: 415-663-1258

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The Society’s retreat at Olema in west Marin County provides an opportunity to spiritual seekers of all faiths to meditate and study in a secluded area of meadows and forests away from the disturbances of urban life.

Hours

The retreat is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Overnight stays are available for individuals. If interested in staying overnight, please call 415-922-2323 to schedule an appointment for an interview at our temple in San Francisco.

Programs at the Retreat

On selected Saturdays there is a program, “Spiritual Discussion with a Swami,” at the Men’s Retreat House from 10–11:30 a.m. which is open to all. Chanting, meditation, spiritual readings, and a question-and-answer session on spiritual topics comprise the program. Please call 415-663-1258 or e-mail [email protected] to confirm that a meeting will be held and for further information. All are cordially welcome.

 

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Events

Birthdays of Spiritual Teachers & Celebrations

2019

May
09 Thursday Sri Shankaracharya
18 Saturday Buddha
June
02 Sunday Phalaharini Kali Puja/Shodashi Puja
17 Monday Snana Yatra
July
16 Tuesday Guru Purnima
20 Saturday Guru Purnima (Observed at the New Temple)
30 Tuesday Swami Ramakrishnananda
August
15 Thursday Swami Niranjanananda
24 Saturday Sri Krishna
29 Thursday Swami Advaitananda
September
23 Monday Swami Abhedananda
28 Saturday Swami Akhandananda
October
05 Saturday Durga Puja: Saptami
27 Sunday Kali Puja
November
09 Saturday Swami Subodhananda
11 Monday Swami Vijnanananda
December
05 Thursday Swami Premananda
18 Wednesday Sri Sarada Devi (Actual)
22 Sunday Swami Shivananda
25 Wednesday Christmas Day (Celebrated at the New Temple)
31 Tuesday New Year’s Eve (Midnight Meditation)

2020

January
1 Wednesday New Year’s Day (Kalpataru Day)
Sri Sarada Devi (Observed at New Temple)
01 Wednesday Swami Saradananda
09 Thursday Swami Turiyananda
17 Friday Swami Vivekananda (Actual)
18 Saturday Swami Vivekananda (Celebrated at New Temple)
26 Sunday Swami Brahmananda (Celebrated at New Temple)
29 Wednesday Swami Trigunatitananda
30 Thursday Saraswati Puja
February
09 Sunday Swami Adbhutananda
21 Friday Shivaratri
25 Tuesday Sri Ramakrishna (Actual)
29 Saturday Sri Ramakrishna (Observed at the New Temple)
March
09 Monday Sri Chaitanya
13 Friday Swami Yogananda
April
02 Thursday Sri Rama

Monthly Bulletin

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Special Events

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 […]

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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.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 – […]

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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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Vedanta Society of Northern California

2323 Vallejo Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

415-922-2323
415-922-1476 (fax)
[email protected]

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About Vedanta

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  • Sri Ramakrishna
  • Sri Sarada Devi
  • Swami Vivekananda
  • Ramakrishna Order
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