Services
Lecture Service
Sundays, 11 a.m. – 12 noon / After the lecture, there is a question-and-answer session in Vivekananda Hall.
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
Fridays, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. / The class on “Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras” is conducted by Swami Tattwamayananda in Vivekananda Hall.
Learn about the mystery of the human mind: why we are who we are and what makes us do the things we do.
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.
Old Temple
2963 Webster Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(The Auditorium entrance
is on Filbert Street.)
Vedanta Scripture Class
Fridays, 7:30 p.m. / The class is being held at the New Temple in Vivekananda Hall temporarily.
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.
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.
Events
Birthdays of Spiritual Teachers & Celebrations
2018
| April | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunday | Easter (Celebrated at the New Temple) |
| 20 | Friday | Shankaracharya |
| 30 | Monday | Buddha |
| May | ||
| 14 | Monday | Phalaharini Kali Puja/Shodashi Puja |
| June | ||
| 10 | Sunday | Buddha (Observed at the New Temple) |
| 28 | Thursday | Snana Yatra |
| July | ||
| 27 | Friday | Guru Purnima |
| 28 | Saturday | Guru Purnima (Observed at the New Temple) |
| August | ||
| 9 | Thursday | Swami Ramakrishnananda |
| 26 | Sunday | Swami Niranjanananda |
| September | ||
| 2 | Sunday | Sri Krishna |
| 8 | Saturday | Swami Advaitananda |
| October | ||
| 3 | Wednesday | Swami Abhedananda |
| 9 | Tuesday | Swami Akhandananda |
| 13 | Saturday | Durga Puja: Caturthi (Celebrated at New Temple) |
| 16 | Tuesday | Durga Puja: Saptami |
| 17 | Wednesday | Durga Puja: Ashtami |
| 18 | Thursday | Durga Puja: Navami |
| 19 | Friday | Durga Puja: Dashami/Vijaya |
| 21 | Sunday | Durga Puja (Berkeley Celebration) |
| November | ||
| 6 | Tuesday | Kali Puja (Celebrated at the New Temple) |
| 17 | Saturday | Jagaddhatri Puja (Sacramento Celebration) |
| 20 | Tuesday | Swami Subodhananda |
| 22 | Thursday | Swami Vijnanananda |
| December | ||
| 17 | Monday | Swami Premananda |
| 25 | Tuesday | Christmas Day (Celebrated at the New Temple) |
| 28 | Friday | Sri Sarada Devi |
| 30 | Sunday | Sri Sarada Devi (Berkeley) |
| 31 | Monday | New Year’s Eve (Midnight Meditation) |
2019
| January | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuesday | New Year’s Day (Kalpataru Day) Sri Sarada Devi (Observed at New Temple) |
| 1 | Tuesday | Swami Shivananda |
| 12 | Saturday | Swami Saradananda |
| 20 | Sunday | Swami Turiyananda |
| 27 | Sunday | Swami Vivekananda (Celebrated at New Temple) |
| 27 | Sunday | Swami Vivekananda (Berkeley) |
| February | ||
| 6 | Wednesday | Swami Brahmananda (Celebrated at New Temple) |
| 9 | Saturday | Swami Trigunatitananda |
| 19 | Tuesday | Swami Adbhutananda |
| March | ||
| 4 | Monday | Shivaratri (Celebrated at New Temple) |
| 8 | Friday | Sri Ramakrishna |
| 9 | Saturday | Sri Ramakrishna (Observed at the New Temple) |
| 10 | Sunday | Sri Ramakrishna (Berkeley) |
| 21 | Thursday | Sri Chaitanya |
| 24 | Sunday | Swami Yogananda |
| April | ||
| 14 | Sunday | Sri Rama |
| 21 | Sunday | Easter (Celebrated at the New Temple) |