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VEDANTA SOCIETY OF SACRAMENTO
Bulletin for July & August 2008
(followed by May 2008 Bulletin)
SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES
Meditation and Worship 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Lectures at 11:00 am
| July 6 |
OUR TRUE FRIEND — Swami Prapannananda |
| July 13 |
YOGA: TEACHER & STUDENT — Swami Prapannananda |
| July 20 |
SHANKARA, THE EPOCH MAKER — Swami Prapannananda |
| July 27 |
A CUDGEL OF DELUSION — Swami Chetanananda, Minister & Spiritual
Teacher of the Vedanta Society of St. Louis |
SUNDAY EVENING VESPER SERVICES AT 6 PM
Booklets containing words to the songs sung at Vespers
and Sunday morning worships are available in the foyer. There will be no vesper services on July 27. |
GROUP MEDITATION
At 6:00 am and 7:30 pm every day except on class evenings. When in residence, Swami joins.
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WEDNESDAY EVENING CLASS ON VEDANTA SCRIPTURES
Vivekachudamani (Crest-jewel of Discrimination by Shankaracharya), Swami Prapannananda
7:30 pm, July 2, 9, 16, 23.
There will be no class on July 30 (See below)
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SATURDAY EVENING DISCOURSE
Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Literature
7:30 pm, July 5, 12.
There will be no discourse on July 19, 26 (See below) |
SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS
Guru Purnima (reverence for the line of Spiritual Teachers) will be observed at the Shankara Mound with a program of music, flower offerings, readings and refreshments on Friday, July 18 at 7:30 pm. |
On Sunday, August 24, at 7:30 pm, "Janmastami", Birthday of Lord Krishna, will be celebrated with an outdoor program of garlanding of statues of Krishna, followed by an indoor program of meditation, devotional singing & worship. Prasad/refreshment will be served in the Assembly Room. |
OUTSIDE VISITOR
Swami Chetanananda, Minister & Spiritual Teacher of the Vedanta Society of St. Louis, will arrive at our center on Friday, July 25 evening. He will participate in the one-day retreat program at our center on Saturday, July 26. He will also give the Sunday lecture on July 27, subject: "A CUDGEL OF DELUSION". |
SPECIAL RETREAT
On Saturday, July 26, a one day retreat program will be conducted at our center. Swami Chetanananda, Minister & Spiritual Teacher of the Vedanta Society of St. Louis, will participate in the program. The subject is "How to Live with God ". Click here for a printable announcement and schedule of events.
Those who want to participate are requested to inform the Vedanta Society by July 14. You can inform us by telephone at (916) 489-5137, or by email at society@vedantasacto.org, or by coming to the center. |
SUMMER RECESS JULY 28 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6
Following the Sunday lecture on July 27, there will be no further lectures, classes, Sunday evening vespers, or interviews until September 7 when lectures and other activities will resume. The library will remain closed during the recess. Borrowed books should be returned to the library before the recess. Saturday satsang and daily group meditations will continue. "Janmastami" will be celebrated during the recess (see above). |
INTERVIEWS AND PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS
Swami Prapannananda will be happy to give interviews to those who want to know more about Vedanta, Hinduism and Meditation. He will also be happy to give guidance to sincere seekers with necessary practical instructions with regard to personal prayers and meditation. Appointments should be made with him in advance: after lectures or classes or by telephone. There will be no interviews during the recess. |
LIBRARY
After lectures and classes, the Library is open for borrowing and returning of books. Non-members who want to borrow books should request permission from the Swami. The library will remain closed during the summer recess. Borrowed books should be returned before the recess. |
BOOKSTORE
Telephone & Fax (916) 489-2116
Email: bookstore@vedantasacto.org
The bookstore is open Tuesday through Friday from 1 pm to 4 pm, Saturday & Sunday from 12 noon to 3 pm, and is closed Mondays. The bookstore has a good stock of Vedanta, Ramakrishna and Vivekananda literature, and books about the lives and teachings of mystics of the major religious traditions. There is a wide selection of children's storybooks centered on moral and religious values. CDs and cassette tapes of Indian classical music and devotional songs are also available.
The bookstore will be closed during the recess. |
AUDIO, VIDEOTAPES, AND ARTICLES OF SWAMI SHRADDHANANDA
| Audio tapes of selected lectures and classes, and 13 videos of lectures by Swami Shraddhananda are available for sale. Video tapes are priced at $14.95 and audio tapes at $4.95. Lists of both can be had on request. Seeing God Everywhere, a book on practical spiritual living by Swami Shraddhananda, is available at our bookstore for $12.95.
Swami Shraddhananda, Glimpses of the Swami at Work & Play, a new DVD (115 minutes) is also available in the bookstore.
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FRESNO AND DAVIS MEETINGS
Swami Prapannananda is conducting meditation, worship, and talks for the Davis group. |
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Devotees and visitors are advised to lock their vehicles and not to keep valuables inside. If you need to park a vehicle for a longer than usual period, prior permission is suggested. |
VEDANTA SOCIETY OF SACRAMENTO
Bulletin for June 2008
SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES
Meditation and Worship 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Lectures at 11:00 am
| June 1 |
POWER OF PURITY — Swami Prapannananda |
| June 8 |
RELIGIOUS HARMONY — Swami Prapannananda |
| June 15 |
SHOULD WE WORRY? — Swami Prapannananda |
| June 22 |
JOY OF MEDITATION — Swami Prapannananda |
| June 29 |
A DAILY SPIRITUAL PROGRAM — Swami Prapannananda |
SUNDAY EVENING VESPER SERVICES AT 6 PM
Booklets containing words to the songs sung at Vespers
and Sunday morning worships are available in the foyer. |
GROUP MEDITATION
At 6:00 am and 7:30 pm every day except on class evenings. When in residence, Swami joins. |
WEDNESDAY EVENING CLASS ON VEDANTA SCRIPTURES
Vivekachudamani (Crest-jewel of Discrimination by Shankaracharya), Swami Prapannananda
7:30 pm, June 4, 11, 18, 25. |
SATURDAY EVENING DISCOURSE
Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Literature
7:30 pm, June 7, 14, 21, 28. |
KARMA YOGA DAY
Saturday, June 21, 2008
You are invited to come and support your center with a morning of light yard work in company with other devotees. We will meet in the auditorium from 8:30 to 9:00 am for silent meditation, spend 3 hours in the garden doing general maintenance tasks, and then enjoy a simple lunch at 12:30. Everyone is welcome to join us on what promises to be a lovely day. Please let us know ahead of time if you intend to come. |
INTERVIEWS AND PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS
Swami Prapannananda will be happy to give interviews to those who want to know more about Vedanta, Hinduism and Meditation. He will also be happy to give guidance to sincere seekers with necessary practical instructions with regard to personal prayers and meditation. Appointments should be made with him in advance: after lectures or classes or by telephone. |
LIBRARY
After lectures and classes, the Library is open for borrowing and returning of books. Non-members who want to borrow books should request permission from the Swami. |
BOOKSTORE
Telephone & Fax (916) 489-2116
Email: bookstore@vedantasacto.org
The bookstore is open Tuesday through Friday from 1 pm to 4 pm, Saturday & Sunday from 12 noon to 3 pm, and is closed Mondays. The bookstore has a good stock of Vedanta, Ramakrishna and Vivekananda literature, and books about the lives and teachings of mystics of the major religious traditions. There is a wide selection of children's storybooks centered on moral and religious values. CDs and cassette tapes of Indian classical music and devotional songs are also available. |
AUDIO, VIDEOTAPES, AND ARTICLES OF SWAMI SHRADDHANANDA
| Audio tapes of selected lectures and classes, and 13 videos of lectures by Swami Shraddhananda are available for sale. Video tapes are priced at $14.95 and audio tapes at $4.95. Lists of both can be had on request. Seeing God Everywhere, a book on practical spiritual living by Swami Shraddhananda, is available at our bookstore for $12.95.
Swami Shraddhananda, Glimpses of the Swami at Work & Play, a new DVD (115 minutes) is also available in the bookstore. |
FRESNO AND DAVIS MEETINGS
Swami Prapannananda is conducting meditation, worship, and talks for the Davis group. |
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Devotees and visitors are advised to lock their vehicles and not to keep valuables inside. If a vehicle needs to be parked for a longer than usual period, prior permission is suggested. |
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