What we’re about
Situated in the multicultural, heritage suburb of Croydon in Sydney's inner west, our activities link ancient wisdom with contemporary society.
Through spiritual talks and discussion exploring the mystical, practical teachings of many faiths; through silent and guided meditations; yoga classes; retreats; festivals; theatre; and more - we provide an open-minded, reflective and creative space.
All activities are held in our renovated century-old building; comfortable, peaceful and spacious with soaring ceilings.
In keeping with our Indian/ Asian ambience shoes are left at the door. Disabled access provided.
Talks are given by Pravrajika Gayatriprana and Pravrajika Sridharaprana, senior nuns of Sri Sarada Math, the women’s wing of the Ramakrishna Order. Sri Sarada Math’s first centre outside India was established in Sydney in 1982.
The Ramakrishna Order was established in 1897 by Swami Vivekananda, one of the first to bring meditation and yoga philosophy to the West. He represented Hinduism at the first World Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893. Since its inception the Ramakrishna Order has served millions through its relief and rehabilitation work and many schools and hospitals.
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•OnlineVedanta Book Club - In Person or Via Zoom
OnlineJoin us in person for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon NSW, from 7 pm
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Join the discussion via Zoom from 7.30 pm
Book Club Theme: Refining the Ego
‘Once refined, it can be a powerful tool in our hands. That is the underlying belief behind this attempt at refining the ego.’
From the book Vedanta in Practice – Spiritual Unfoldment, lectures of Pravrajika Ajayaprana.
## Discussion Themes:
- CONFRONT THE EGO: ‘Two ways to confront the ego … either expand it to infinite proportions or contract it to such a degree that it disappears,’ such is the challenging advice of the 8th-century sage, Sankaracharya.
- ESCAPING THE NET OF ILLUSION: We’re caught in an entrancing net of Maya (illusion), a cosmic play of light and shadows; of laughs and tears; of hope and fears. But some escape Maya’s wiles and snares.
- IMMERSED IN THE SOUL: There are mystics whose sense of self sometimes expands to embrace the whole of creation. Such inspired moods arose in Swami Vivekananda when confronted with the dramatic beauty of nature.
- CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE : Our ego is not big enough or small enough to escape Maya's net. We’re entangled in desires. But if we know that, if we remember that, then we’re on the path to untangled freedom.
Pravrajika Ajayaprana, the late Vice-President of Sri Sarada Math and Ramakrishna Sarada Mission established the first foreign Centre of Sri Sarada Math in Sydney in 1982, returning to India in 2011.
In her lectures and writings, she drew on her vast knowledge, extensive reading, and life experiences to relate ancient Vedantic teachings to everyday life.We look forward to exploring articles by our founding president, Rev Pravrajika Ajayaprana Mataji, and articles by other notable figures in the Vedanta movement.
Join our Vedanta Society members in exploring the deeper side of life.
The format will include a PowerPoint Presentation with slide-by-slide segments of the article, a discussion led by Pravrajika Sridharaprana.
Know more about us at: Vedanta Society of NSW Website
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