About this Event
Join us for a weekly rhythm of meditation, teaching, and discussion led by Swami Avikarananda. The morning begins with meditation, followed by a teaching on spiritual life and Vedanta. After the talk, those attending in person are welcome to remain for coffee, tea, and continued discussion in our dining room. The bookstore will also be open. This reflects the new Sunday structure beginning May 3, 2026.
Because meditation is now the foundation of the morning, we ask everyone to plan ahead to arrive and be settled before 10am. Entering after meditation has begun is disruptive to the meditation period and to those already practicing. Upon arrival, you may choose to join Swami Avikarananda for Guided Meditation in the Chapel, or enter the Shrine upstairs for Silent Meditation.
This event is held in person at the Seattle Ashrama, and the 10:30 teaching is also livestreamed on YouTube. Like all Vedanta Society activities, it is open to all and free of charge. Past talks may be selected from our YouTube playlists.
Sunday Schedule
10am Meditation (Guided in the Chapel or Silent in the upstairs Shrine)
10:30am Teaching
11:30am Discuss Vedanta over coffee and tea; Bookstore available
90-minute program, followed by discussion.
Swami Avikarananda is an ordained Hindu monk of the Ramakrishna Order and a resident minister at the Vedanta Society of Western Washington in Seattle. He conducts regular scriptural classes, meditation sessions, and public lectures focused on Advaita Vedanta, the Bhagavad Gita, and the lives of Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda.
Event venue & nearby stays
Vedanta Society of Western Washington, 2716 Broadway East, Seattle, United States
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