Ramakrishna Vedanta Ashrama, Pittsburgh |
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| 417 Beatty Rd |
| Monroeville, PA 15146 |
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| Tuesdays: 6:30PM - 8:00PM |
| Saturdays: 4:00PM - 6:00PM |
| Sundays: 5:00PM - 6:30PM |
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| Regular Programs |
| See descriptions below |
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| Tuesdays, 7:15 - 8:45 PM: Reading and Discussion of Gita
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| First and Third Saturdays, 3:30 - 5:00 PM: Vedanta Discussion Group in English
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| First and Third Sundays, 3:30 - 5:00 PM: Pathhachakra: Vedanta Discussion Group for
Children in English. NOTE: The May 6 session is canceled.
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| Second Sunday, 3:30 - 5:00 PM: Vedanta Discussion Group in Bangla
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| Sunday, April 15, 5:00 pm - Chanting of Bhagavad Gita |
| Friday, May 11, through Sunday, May 13 - Swami Atmajnanananda visits Ashrama |
| Wednesday, July 4 - Monday, July 9: Swami Baneshananda visits Ashrama |
| Monday, August 13 - Monday, August 20: Swami Bhaskarananda visits Ashrama |
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| Books and other media items on Vedanta and lives and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, the Holy Mother, the
direct disciples of Sri Ramakirshna, and others of the Ramakirshna Order are now
being sold at the bookstore at the Ashrama. One can also order books. For more information,
write to bookstore@vedanta-pitt.org |
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| There is now a library and a reading room facility located at the Ashrama.
Books on Vedanta and the Ramakrishna movement are being added continuously.
Your suggestions are welcome. |
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| Swami Atmajnanananda's Visit and Retreat |
| Friday, May 11, through Sunday, May 13 |
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| Retreat on Katha Upanishad |
| Friday, May 11 7:30-9:00 pm |
| Saturday, May 12 10:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| Saturday, May 12 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Sunday, May 13 10:30 am - 12:30 pm |
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| Dinner will be served on Friday and Saturday and lunch will be provided
on Saturday and Sunday. |
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| Though participants are strongly encouraged to participate in all sessions of the Retreat,
you may attend some, and not all, of the sessions.
There is no fee to attend the Retreat. You are, however, encouraged to make a
donation of $20 to the Ashrama to defray the costs. |
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| Note that, on each of the Retreat days, regular Ashrama events will be held as per
the following schedule. |
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| Regular Ashrama Activities |
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| Friday, May 11 |
| 6:30 - 7:30 pm Aaaratrikam (Vesper Service) |
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| Saturday, May 12 |
| 6:30 pm Aaaratrikam |
| 7:00 pm Talk by Swami Atmajnanananda: "Be Attached" |
| 8:00 pm Q&A |
| 9:00 pm Dinner |
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| Sunday, May 13 |
| 5:00 - 6:30 pm Aaaratrikam, Meditation |
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| In order for us to plan well, please register by Friday, May 5,
by e-mailing to rsvp@vedanta-pitt.org.
Please indicate the number of people attending,
the sessions you may not attend, and, totally optionally, if any and what food item
you may be bringing. |
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tr>Please attend with your family and friends. Please spread the word |
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| Descriptions of Regular Programs |
| If ride is needed to attend any of these programs,
please write at least two days in advance to
rsvp@vedanta-pitt.org |
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| Reading and Discussion of Gita |
| Tuesdays, 7:15 - 8:45 PM |
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| Gita is studied methodically. The format is chanting of a shloka (verse)
followed by literal translation and then discussion. Following each chapter,
summary discussions are held. |
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| Following Gita, Vedantic scriptures are discussed. Books discussed in recent
months have been:
Vivekachudamani (Shankaracharya), Isha Upanishad, Katha Upanishad, Karmayoga
(Swami Vivekananda), Narada Bhakti Sutras, and Meditation
(Swami Bhaskarananda). Currently, the lives of the direct disciples of
Sri Ramakrishna are being discussed. |
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| Vedanta Discussion Group in English |
| First and Third Saturdays, 3:30 - 5:00 PM |
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| The session starts with guided meditation. Techniques
described in Raja Yoga (by Swami Vivekananda) are followed. |
| Currently, Swami Vivekananda's Jnana Yoga is being studied.
This series of very enlightening lectures by Swamiji, delivered in London
in October and November 1895, explains the basis of Vedanta,
including the nature of Atman and Maya. |
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| Pathhachakra: Vedanta Discussion Group for Children (in English) |
| First and Third Sundays, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
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| The session starts with guided meditation. |
| Following meditation, children read and discuss "Hinduism at a Glance" and
other books on Vedanta, depending on their age. Lives of holy persons
are discussed. Parents (and other adults)
are most welcome. |
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| Vedanta Discussion Group in Bangla |
| Second Sunday, 3:30 - 5:00 PM |
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| The session starts with guided meditation. |
| The Gospel of Sri Ramakirshna, reminiscences and sayings of the Holy Mother Sri
Sarada Devi, Gita, and other scriptures are read and discussed. |
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| Special days to be observed at the Ashrama |
| Janmatithi of the Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi - Saturday, December 17, 2011 |
| Janmatithi of Swami Vivekananda - Sunday, January 15, 2012 |
| Shiva Ratri - Monday, February 20, 2012 |
| Janmatithi of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa - Thursday, February 23, 2012 |
| Janmatithi of Gauranga Mahaprabhu and Dol Purnima - Thursday, March 8, 2012 |
| Buddha Purnima - Sunday, May 6, 2012 |
| Guru Purnima - Tuesday, July 3, 2012 |
| Sri Krishna Janmaashtami - Thursday, August 9, 2012 |
| Durga Ashtami - Monday, October 22, 2012 |
| Kali Puja - Tuesday, November 13, 2012 |
| Christmas Eve - Monday, December 24, 2012 |
| Janmatithi of the Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi - Friday, January 4, 2013 |
| Janmatithi of Swami Vivekananda - Sunday, February 3, 2013 |
| Shiva Ratri - Sunday, March 10, 2013 |
| Janmatithi of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa - Wednesday, March 13, 2013 |
| Janmatithi of Gauranga Mahaprabhu and Dol Purnima - Wednesday, March 27, 2013 |
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