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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.

In temple Sunday Lectures suspended until further notice. Please attend online lectures at the following link:

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.

Vesper service suspended until further notice.

Vedanta Scripture Class

Friday scripture classes now held at the Old Temple

In temple Friday Classes suspended until further notice. Please attend online class at the following link:

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

In temple Friday Classes suspended until further notice. Please attend online class at the following link:

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

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.

In view of the international coronavirus situation and out of an abundance of caution, we are closing the Olema Retreat until further notice.

The use of the retreat grounds, including for walks, hiking, and the use of the meditation room are not permitted at this time.

Individual retreats and the Saturday class are cancelled as we assess how to respond to this concerning situation.

Please continue to monitor the website sfvedanta.org for further developments.


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Events

Birthdays of Spiritual Teachers & Celebrations

2019

April
28 Tuesday Sri Shankaracharya
May
7 Thursday Lord Buddha
21 Thursday Phalaharini Kali Puja/Shodashi Puja
June
5 Friday Snana Yatra
July
5 Sunday Guru Purnima (Observed at the New Temple)
18 Saturday Swami Ramakrishnananda
August
3 Monday Swami Niranjanananda
12 Wednesday Sri Krishna
18 Tuesday Swami Advaitananda
September
11 Friday Swami Abhedananda
17 Thursday Swami Akhandananda
October
23 Friday Durga Puja: Saptami
24 Saturday Durga Puja: Ashtami
25 Sunday Durga Puja: Navami
26 Monday Durga Puja: Dashami/Vijaya
November
14 Saturday Kali Puja
27 Friday Swami Subodhananda
29 Sunday Swami Vijnanananda
December
23 Wednesday Swami Premananda
25 Friday Christmas Day (Celebrated at the New Temple)
31 Thursday New Year’s Eve (Midnight Meditation)

2021

January
1 Friday New Year’s Day (Kalpataru Day)
Sri Sarada Devi (Observed at New Temple)
5 Tuesday Sri Sarada Devi (Actual)
9 Saturday Swami Shivananda
19 Tuesday Swami Saradananda
27 Wednesday Swami Turiyananda
February
4 Thursday Swami Vivekananda (Actual)
6 Saturday Swami Vivekananda (Celebrated at New Temple)
13 Saturday Swami Brahmananda (Celebrated at New Temple)
15 Monday Swami Trigunatitananda
27 Saturday Swami Adbhutananda
March
11 Thursday Shivaratri
15 Monday Sri Ramakrishna (Actual)
20 Saturday Sri Ramakrishna (Observed at the New Temple)
28 Sunday Sri Chaitanya
April
1 Thursday Swami Yogananda
4 Sunday Easter
21 Wednesday Sri Rama

Monthly Bulletin

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If you’d like to receive the monthly bulletin by regular mail, please inform us at: [email protected].

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 RSVPs are now closed. The retreat will delve deeper into the topic of mindfulness in its relation to spiritual psychology. Saturday, Jan. 4 10 – 11:30 a.m. Discussion 11:30 – 11:45 a.m. Break 11:45 – 12:30 p.m. Meditation in Auditorium 12:30 […]

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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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Our Friday Bhagavad Gita classes, Saturday Upanishad classes, and Sunday lectures are now being offered online. The temple and the Olema retreat are closed until further notice. The bookshop is closed but orders can be placed online.