Vedanta Society Of Western Washington

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About Vedanta Society Of Western Washington

Founded in 1938, the Vedanta Society of Western Washington is a fully accredited branch of the Ramakrishna Order of India which was established by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. This is the first Hindu Temple of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission (as it is known in India) in Washington State. Vedanta, which means the end of the Vedas, speaks of man’s true nature which is divine and of the essential harmony of all religions. These teachings and the Order to which the Society belongs are inspired by Sri Ramakrishna (1836-1886). The society holds: Sunday talks 11 am Sunday Ram Nam and devotional singing 7 pm Tuesday Classes on Hindu scriptures Tuesday, 7:30 pm Monthly retreat programs Pujas for Durga, Kali, Christ, Shiva Ratri, Swami Vivekananda, Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi Holy Mother Personal spiritual instruction is also given by Swami Bhaskarananda, the spiritual head of our center.