NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
(1836 - 1886)
Rather see your own faults. Learn to make the whole world your own.
No one is a stranger, my child; the whole world is your own."
(1853-1920)
(1863 - 1902)
in the West, Built in 1905
Vedanta is the oldest of the major living religions of the world. It affirms that all religions lead to the same Truth — “Truth is one; sages call it by various names” (Rig Veda). Vedanta teaches that the essence of all beings and all things is Spirit, infinite and eternal, unchanging and indivisible. It emphasizes that a person’s true nature is this divine Spirit, identical with the inmost being and reality of the universe and that the goal is to actualize this truth in one’s life.
Our Temple is Open
- The New Temple is open for meditation every day from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m., except on Tuesdays, when the temple is closed.
- Child care is available during Sunday lectures and on special occasions.
- Sunday school is held in person at the Old Temple. An option to attend online is also available.
- The bookshop is open on Sundays after the lecture until 4 p.m. as well as on Saturdays from 1 – 4 p.m. Bookshop orders may be placed online and by phone.
- Please contact the Vedanta Society office at 415-922-2323 for additional details concerning all of our services.
Weekly Regular Events
Wednesday Vespers Service
On Wednesdays at 7:30 PM, there is a vespers service that consists of the singing of five traditional hymns and followed by a short meditation.
Time: 7:30 pm to 8:15 pm
Location: 2323 Vallejo St., San Francisco, CA 94123, USA
Sunday Lectures
Every Sunday morning at 11 AM, except during the summer and winter recesses, a lecture is held in the New Temple auditorium.
The lecture will be given live in the New Temple, 2323 Vallejo, and live-streamed on below
Links: YouTube, Facebook and L
Bhagavad Gita Class
There will be No Bhagavad Gita Class until May 3rd, 2024.
The YouTube archive of previous Bhagavad Gita classes can be found at: Bhagavad Gita Archive.
The Foundational Texts of Indian Philosophy
There will be No Indian Philosophy class until May 5th
The YouTube archive of previous Foundational Texts of Indian Philosophy classes can be found at: Indian Philosophy Archive.
For a full schedule of January, please check out the Monthly Bulletin.
REGULAR EVENTS
MONTHLY BULLETIN
OFF-CAMPUS LECTURES
QUOTES
My child, you have been extremely fortunate in getting this human birth. Have intense devotion to God. One must work hard. How can one achieve anything without effort?
Holy Mother
Rely on Him, be like the dry leaf at the mercy of the wind.
Sri Ramakrishna
Only he who loves, can rule.
Swami Vivekananda
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Bookshop
Bookshop at the Vedanta Society of Northern California
We carry a selection of the best in all the major religious traditions and contemporary spirituality; translations of Sanskrit religious classics; and many children’s books that are both attractive and meaningful.
A partial listing is given here for online ordering and many more are available in the bookshop itself. Inquiries are welcome.
Explore the Monastic Life
“For One’s own enlightenment and for the good of the world.”
– atmanamokshartham jagad hitaya ca
The Motto of the Ramakrishna Order (a traditional monastic order founded by Sri Ramakrishna in 1896; Organized by Swami Vivekananda in 1897).
In pursuit of this ideal, monastic life includes a variety of spiritual practices, such as meditation, worship, and scriptural study, as well as routine tasks of maintenance and service. For those interested and qualified, the monastic path may be meaningful and fulfilling. A monastery and convent are maintained by the Society, giving an opportunity to qualified young men and women to devote themselves exclusively to spiritual life.
Please write to the Minister-in-charge at [email protected] to inquire.