Old Temple
Vedanta Society Old Temple – exterior

Location
2963 Webster Street
(Auditorium Entrance on Filbert Street)

Vedanta Scripture Class
by Swami Tattwamayananda
Fridays, 7:30 p.m.
Current text for study is Bhagavad Gita
Sunday School
Sundays, 11 a.m. to 12 noon
(Entrance on Webster Street)

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Sunday School
Old Temple Architecture
Old Temple Paintings

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Old Temple in 1908, Vedanta Society of Northern California
Old Temple in 1950’s, Vedanta Society of Northern California
Vedanta Society Old Temple – exterior

Old Temple roof towers, Vedanta Society of Northern California
Vedanta Society Old Temple – interior

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Special Events
Winter Retreat: Spiritual Psychology of Mindfulness
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 […]

Memorial Day Program, May 27, 2019
“The Interfaith Movement” – join us for a day of talks, music, Q&A, and meditation.

Winter Retreat, January 5 – 6, 2019
“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 […]

Old Temple Open House, October 13 – 14, 2018
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 […]

Labor Day Retreat, September 1 – 3, 2018
“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 – […]

Monthly Reading
Letter: “We Think We Are the Doers”
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, […]

Timeless Wisdom from a Hasidic Master
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 […]

You Are Sure to Attain God
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 […]