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.
Upcoming events
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•OnlineSpiritual Evening Discussion - The Science of Happiness
Online#### Led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana, senior nun of Sri Sarada Math
FROM 7PM: Join us in person for Silent Meditation and discussion at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, NSW,
OR
FROM 7.30 PM
join via ZOOM for the discussion## Discussion Themes:
- How to Measure Happiness?: We explore the various types of happiness and how they 'renew and rejuvenate the body-mind complex.'
- The 'PANAS' and WHO's 'Quality of Life' scales: Tracking the positive and negative moods of our mind and reflecting on the varied ways that our circumstances contribute or challenge levels of happiness.
- Where Does Our Happiness Lie?: How to minimize miserable states of mind and cultivate our inner happiness.
TEACHINGS
- Learn more in the Discussion
Drawing on the book: Science of Happiness –According to Yoga Vedanta by Pravrajika Divyanandaprana:
A compilation of her talks given to students at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology in New Delhi in 2018
Pravrajika Divyananandaprana is a nun of Sri Sarada Math of the Ramakrishna Order. Thousands view her talks on YouTube.
Our discussions tap into the wisdom of major world faiths and thinkers, relating them to our daily life. You're welcome to share your insights, experiences, and doubts with the group.
We're a multicultural group of varying ages, including our Vedanta Society members and friends. We always welcome new faces and hear new perspectives.
For more details about us and our activities visit: Vedanta Society of NSW Website: Website
3 attendees
•OnlineBhagavad Gita Class & Discussion
OnlineDiscussion led by Pravrajika Sridharaprana, a senior nun of Sri Sarada Math
Join our Vedanta Society members and friends from 7:30 pm via ZOOM
OR JOIN US IN PERSON FROM 7 PM FOR SILENT MEDITATION AT: Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon NSW and stay on for the discussion.
Study of Chapter 15:
## The Way to the Supreme Spirit:
## Verses 1- 2
## Discussion Themes:
- THE ETERNAL TREE: Chapter 15 of the Gita highlights the deep symbology of the Asvattha (Peepul) tree. Having already caught the attention and imagination of the ancient sages, its status was enhanced in the 6th century BC when the Buddha attained illumination under its copious canopy. With its unusual habit of sending roots down from the branches, the tree is depicted as having roots above and branches below, symbolising how we receive spiritual sustenance from subtler and higher realms, providing stable, sustaining support for the ‘branches’ of our daily life.
- THE UNIVERSE TREE: ‘Philosophy found that from the cause the effect has come. The effect is visible; the cause is not visible. And therefore, in that invisible world of Cause, beyond time and space, is the root of this tree. And in time and space that root grows into a mighty tree called the manifested universe tree.’
We're a multicultural group of varying ages, including our Vedanta Society members and friends. We always welcome new faces and hear new perspectives.
For more details about us and our activities visit: Vedanta Society of NSW Website: Website
4 attendees
Past events
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