Practical Vedanta

Welcome to the Vedanta Society of Edmonton, a Canadian charity established in 1985. The Society’s mandate is to serve spiritual seekers in want of Vedanta in our lives through a process of self-inquiry and service to humanity. The Society follows the guidance of the iconic Hindu monk from India, Swami Vivekananda, who brought the vision of his master, Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa, to North America in 1893.

The Society encourages membership with no philosophical or religious restrictions for people interested in spiritualizing their day to day life. Knowledgable monks from the Ramakrishna Mission Order are regularly invited to lead talks and retreats to share stories and commentaries from the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishad, or modern life stories from Ramakrishna, Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda.

Activity notifications are listed and available to everyone free of cost at Meetups that include retreats with Ramakrishna Mission monks and Sunday morning gatherings in the Swami Vivekananda Hall at the Hindu Cultural Centre that extends to a relaxed lunch donated by temple patrons. RSVP and Registration is helpful and not mandatory for planning purposes. Mostly, we encourage membership to engage with each other and suggest texts to study and support volunteer initiatives as part of knowledge building. We respect your privacy and sensitive with personal information. Contact us for virtual access if available.

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2020-2022 Report

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Opportunities

Public Meetups Retreats, Sunday gatherings, Annual General Meetings
Volunteer services on the Board of Directors, committees, programs, special projects, technical support, creative talent, hosting

Projects

VSE supports member driven philanthropic projects

Overseas Projects
Local Projects
Past Projects

Participant Feedback

Don’t just take our word for it, hear what members of our friendly community have to say about us

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… the film was very very educational & gave a glimpse of more than 100 years of history…I am thrilled by our meeting today.

Prem Kalia

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Everyone was so kind and generous. You made Sunday afternoon so enjoyable and memorable.

Bill Shead

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Thank you for the wonderful experience…My mother and I really enjoyed ourselves

Blanka Fiala

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… the film was very very educational & gave a glimpse of more than 100 years of history…I am thrilled by our meeting today.

Prem Kalia

★★★★★

Everyone was so kind and generous. You made Sunday afternoon so enjoyable and memorable.

Bill Shead

★★★★★

Thank you for the wonderful experience…My mother and I really enjoyed ourselves

Blanka Fiala

★★★★★

… the film was very very educational & gave a glimpse of more than 100 years of history…I am thrilled by our meeting today.

Prem Kalia

★★★★★

Everyone was so kind and generous. You made Sunday afternoon so enjoyable and memorable.

Bill Shead

★★★★★

Thank you for the wonderful experience…My mother and I really enjoyed ourselves

Blanka Fiala

FAQ

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions

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Do you have a program coming up?

Programs are volunteer initiated. Regular Sunday meetups are a good place to voice programming suggestions.

How can I get notified?

Become a member to receive emails. Join the Vedanta Society of Edmonton group on Meetup.com to get notifications of events. Join the Vedanta Society of Edmonton Facebook Group to stay up to date.

Do I have to become a member?

Our programs are open to the public. Membership benefits include voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting and the entitlement to participate on the Board of Directors after two years.

Are you a branch centre of the Ramakrishna Mission?

Vedanta Society of Edmonton is an independent non-profit society in Alberta. We follow the Vedanta philosophy of the Ramakrishna Mission and hold disciple monks of Sri Ramakrishna, Ma Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda as our spiritual advisors in harmony with the spiritual head of the Hindu Society of Alberta.

How do I pay for my membership?

Payments can be made to an elected board member or at an event by cash or cheque.

I am not in Edmonton, can I still join?

Anybody over the age of 18 can be a member. Charitable donation receipts can only be issued in Canada.

Do you hold online events?

We are currently providing a Zoom link for registered participants to hear the talks and participate in Question periods.

How can I meet Swamiji?

We invite monks from the Ramakrishna Mission up to four times a year upon availability for scheduled public talks and opportunities for one-to-one or small group consultations.

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