“Dare to be free, dare to go as far as your thought leads, and dare to carry that out in your life. ”
“God is everywhere but He is most manifest in man. So serve man as God. That is as good as worshipping God.”
"As clouds are blown away by the wind, the thirst for material pleasures will be driven away by the utterance of the Lord's name."
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All the services are available
for all interested devotees
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The Vedanta Society of Portland, Oregon, is an affiliated branch of the Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math, Howrah, India. The Center was established in the year 1925 by Swami Prabhavananda. It gradually developed into its present stature through the efforts of illustrious monks such as Swamis Vividishananda, Devatmananda, Aseshananda, Shantarupananda, and many dedicated devotees.
Program at the Vedanta Temple, Portland
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Open Daily even on holidays
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Daily Hours 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Everyday from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship and Meditation
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Everyday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Evening prayers, Singing songs,
Reading from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, meditation
on Sundays: singing Rama-Nama after Vesper.
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Regular weekly classes
All are welcome
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Please check the monthly Bulletin given at the bottom of the home page for exceptions
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Sundays at 11 a.m. Srimad-Bhagavad Gita
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5:15 - 6:15 pm Guided Meditation
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Tuesdays at 7:35 pm. Sanskrit
at 7:35 pm Yogasana
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Thursdays at 7:35 p.m. Aitareya-Upanishad
From January 2026
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Fridays at 7:35 p.m. Sri Sarada Devi and Her Divine Play
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Saturdays at 7:35 p.m. Panchadashi
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Sundays: 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (for young and adults)
Veda Chanting and singing of Bhajans
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Links for Zoom and YouTube
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Please click the links given below for the classes on the mentioned day at Pacific Standard Time
Guided Meditation: in person
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Zoom - https://tinyurl.com/vedantaPdxZoom.
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnMUMOfVo-5fysQ125_wGYw/videos
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History of the Vedanta Society
The Vedanta Temple of Harmony
at Vedanta Retreat, 23000 Gilkison Rd, Scappoose, OR
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First Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (April - October) Karma Yoga by the Friends of Vedanta Retreat
The Vedanta Retreat is open from dawn to dusk.
There is no need to obtain prior permission to visit it. Please browse the Retreat section for additional information and answers to your other questions.
If you are visiting the Retreat, please park your vehicle on Gilkison Road. Please do not block the two gated fire lanes at any time.
Please be considerate and refrain from bringing pets.
Other Weekly Programs
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​1st Saturday - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (April - October)
Karma Yoga by the Friends of Vedanta Retreat
2nd Sunday - 5 pm. -6 p.m.
Serve God in Man Food offering
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3rd Saturday - 10 a.m.
Karma Yoga Vedanta Temple, Portland
or a program at the Vedanta Retreat, Scappoose
(TBA)
4th Saturday - 10 a.m. to 1 pm - ​(TBA)
Awakening Vedantin
Or Mother's Cooking Tips
5th Saturday* - 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. (TBA)
Open Devotional Music session
at Holy Mother's House Other functions
​*occasional/ To Be Announced
For annual and monthly programs please see Annual activities and monthly bulletins below
Upcoming Special Events
​Please browse down to find the monthly calendar near the bottom.
These programs do not need registration and are free; donations are welcome.
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​On Birth Anniversaries
Puja in the morning, along with the daily Puja, reading after the Vespers
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February 1, Sunday: Birth Anniversary of Swami Adbhutananda
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Centenary Celebration: Session 7
Day 1, February 6 at 7:35 pm: Satsanga
Day 2, February 7 at 7:35 pm Satsanga
Day 3, February 8 at 11 am to 12 noon
by Swami Prapannananda, Minister in Charge, Vedanta Society of Sacramento
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February 15, Sunday: Shiva Ratri
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February 21, Saturday: Birth Anniversary of Sri Ramakrishna
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March 3, Tuesday: Dol Purnima B.A of Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Centenary Celebration: Session 8
Day 1, March 6 at 7:35 pm: Satsanga
Day 2, March 7 at 7:35 pm Satsanga
Day 3, March 8, at 11 am, a talk
by Swami Prasaannatmananda, Minister in Charge, the Vedanta Society of Berkeley
March 27, Friday: Ram Navami
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Centenary Celebration: Session 9
Day 1, March 27 at 7:35 pm: Satsanga
Day 2, March 28 at 7:35 pm Satsanga
Day 3, March 29, at 11 am, a talk
by Swami Tattwamayananda, Minister in Charge, the Vedanta Society of San Francisco
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Centenary Celebration: Session 10
Day 1, April 11 at 7:35 pm: Satsanga
Day 2, April 12, at 11 am, a talk
by Swami Arupeshananda, Vedanta Society of Southern California
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Centenary Celebration: Session 11
Day 1, April 24 at 7:35 pm: Satsanga
Day 2, April 25, at 7:35 pm: Satsanga
Day 3, April 26, at 11 am, a talk
by Swami Kripamayananda, Vedanta Society of Toronto
A video in YouTube at the Vedanta Society of Portland
All sincere seekers are cordially welcome to participate in our programs. There is no need of obtaining prior permission to attend our programs.
A newcomer who is interested to know more about Vedantic way of life should seek an appointment with the minister between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or between 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., on weekdays. Please write an email and give 2/3 options.
Please park your vehicle at the SW side of the Vedanta Temple.
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Please visit the following websites
For Audio lectures of Swami Aseshananda Maharaj
https://soundcloud.com/user-350874388
For Videos https://www.vedanta-portland.org/video
For Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/vedantasocietyportland/ https://www.facebook.com/vedantaretreatscappoose/
http://www.vedantawritings.com/SwAseshananda.htm.
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Swami Chandrashekharananda and Swami Aparananda
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