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Deepen your Connection with Swami Vivekananda’s Teachings & Legacy in the Bay Area

 

In commemoration of the 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s transformative visit to the Bay Area, the Vedanta Society Berkeley presents a significant historical document in the form of a 2025 wall calendar. This unique calendar meticulously chronicles Swami Vivekananda’s daily activities, including his lectures, meetings, and residences throughout the year. A comprehensive list of his lectures, complete with dates, titles, and venues, is also included. Twelve inspiring photographs of Swami Vivekananda adorn the calendar, serving as a visual testament to his enduring legacy. 

 

Priced at $20, this calendar makes an ideal gift for individuals and families seeking to deepen their connection to Swami Vivekananda’s teachings and to honor his profound impact in the Bay Area. Therefore, by collecting and preserving this token item, one’s memory will remain intimately connected with the historic occasion of the 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s visit to the Bay Area.

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EVENT TIMINGS & LINKS

Watch Thursday evening class (8:00pm Pacific) and Sunday evening lecture (6:00pm Pacific)
+1 346 248 7799
+1 720 707 2699
Meeting ID: 582 337 1528
Passcode: 12345  Join

Watch Sunday morning lecture (11:00am Pacific) and Ramanama Sankirtanam on first Sunday of every month (6:00pm Pacific): Click here

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In-person timings and instructions to visit

In-person timings and instructions to visit

Vedanta Society Berkeley

2455 Bowditch Street
Berkeley, CA, 94704
(510)848-8862,
society@vedantaberkeley.org,
society@berkeleyvedanta.org

In-person:

Sundays – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Pacific).

Tuesdays – 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (Pacific).

Appointment By Email Only: 

Any Weekday except Wednesdays and Thursdays

SAN JOSE HOUSE

1376 Mariposa Avenue,

San Jose, CA, 95126.
(408)493-0665,
society@vedantaberkeley.org,
society@berkeleyvedanta.org

 

In-person:

Wednesdays- 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Sundays- 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Pacific).

 

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VEDANTA : ONENESS OF EXISTENCE

The Vedanta Society Berkeley traces its roots to a dedicated group of devotees, who were inspired by Swami Vivekananda’s powerful lectures during his visit to the Bay Area in 1900. Among the ardent devotees, Sarah Fox (Premika), her sister Rebecca Fox (Radhika), Frank Rhodehamel, Mrs. Huey and others formed a regular Vedanta study and discussion group in Oakland, California under the tutelage of Cornelius Heijblon (later Swami Atulananda). This convivial intellectual group was instrumental in cultivating the Vedantic movement in the East Bay. In 1939, Swami Ashokananada established the Vedanta Society Berkeley under the auspices of the Vedanta Society of Northern California with the commitment and generous financial support provided by Sarah Fox, Rebecca Fox and other East Bay devotees. In 1970, Vedanta Society Berkeley became an independent center of the Ramakrishna Order. Thus, the visceral calling of the Vedantic spirit, ignited by Swami Vivekananda’s soul-stirring lectures of 1900, found a permanent abode in the Vedanta Society Berkeley. The Society today is active in a variety of intellectual, spiritual and devotional programs: spiritual retreats, meditation camps, prominent interfaith guest lectures, classes on Vedanta, ancient scriptures, Holy Trio and world religions, and other religious and spiritual celebrations. Swami Prasannatmananda, the Swami-in-Charge, welcomes all who would like to discuss their own spiritual quests or interested in knowing more about Vedanta.

We have five annual Puja
Sri Ramakrishna’s birthday
Sri Ma Sarada Devi’s Birthday
Swami Vivekananda’s Birthday
Sri Sri Durga Puja
Mahashivaratri

Sponsorships opportunities are available for the following:
Entire Puja event
Flowers and garland
Food for offering (Naivedya)
Dinner for devotees (Prasad)

Please see Donation Q&A for Disclaimer and other details.