Talks at VSNY
SUNDAYS
Sunday Service
The Sunday service is a one-hour lecture held at 11 am, typically delivered by the Resident Minister. These talks explore themes from Vedanta, spirituality, the harmony of religions, and other uplifting and thought-provoking topics. Guest speakers often include Swamis from other Vedanta centers, spiritual leaders of various faiths, community figures, and scholars.
Admission is by REGISTRATION ONLY.
Children are not encouraged.
Doors open at 10.40 am. If you arrive early, kindly wait outside. Please do not ring the bell which would disturb the Swami.
Please arrive no later than 10.55 am as doors close at 11.00 am promptly.
Please silence all cellphones. We request no photos or videos be taken during the lecture.
FESTIVALS
Special services
Includes special worship that is performed by the Resident Minisiter on the birth anniversaries of the Holy Trio and on Durga Puja. This also includes Christmas Eve celebration and Kalpataru Day.
EVERYDAY
Vesper service
Arati songs are sung, followed by a self-guided meditation.
TUESDAYS
Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna
In this informal and interactive class, Swami Sarvapriyananda reads, discusses and comments on the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, a vivid record of the life, conversations and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, offering a living portrait of a God-realized soul. Links to lectures.
FRIDAYS
Bhagavad Gita
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Bhagavad Gita, a Vedantic Hindu text. The class allows for Q&A at the end. Links to lectures and references.