Swami Vivekananda Centenary Hall

Located in the New Temple, the Swami Vivekananda Centenary Hall serves as a multipurpose room for the Society’s weekly classes, music programs, and luncheons. The hall is also used as a meeting place for groups whose members wish to learn more about the Vedanta philosophy and religion. Those interested in visiting the New Temple may call the secretary for more information.

Gathering in the Vivekananda Hall

On Divine Mother Kali

October 5, 2017 / Temple / Monthly Reading

Govinda: “Revered sir, why does the Divine Mother have a black complexion?” Master: “You see her as black because you are far away from Her. Go near and you will find Her devoid of all color. The water of a lake appears black from a distance. Go near and take the water in your hand, […]

Swami Vivekananda: “Fight Your Way Out”

September 14, 2017 / Temple / Monthly Reading

Wisdom can be preached even on a battlefield. The Gita [Bhagavad Gita] was preached so. There are three states of mind: the active, the passive, and the serene. The passive state is characterized by slow vibrations; the active, by quick vibrations, and the serene by the most intense vibrations of all. Know that the soul […]

A True Teacher

July 19, 2017 / Temple / Monthly Reading

First you must find a teacher, a true teacher, and you must remember that he is not just a man. You may get a teacher in the body, but the real teacher is not in the body; he is not the physical man—he is not as he appears to your eyes. It may be the […]