About us
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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Bhagavad Gita Class & Discussion
·OnlineOnlineDiscussion led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana, a senior nun of Sri Sarada Math
Join our Vedanta Society members and friends from 7:30 pm via ZOOM: Link available for attendees
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.
Continuing Study of Chapter 17, Verses 8 - 10:
The Three Types of Faith
Discussion Themes:
- THE THREE TYPES OF FOOD: To live a more spiritual life, we are encouraged to pay attention to what we take in. The sounds and images we experience, the words we read, and the people we spend time with all shape our thoughts, emotions, and the energy we give off.
- WHILE BEING alert to all these, we should also be aware of the quality of the food we consume. In our younger years, with roaring digestion and boundless energy and appetite, we’re more interested in quantity than quality of food entering our mouths. But as we mature, physically and spiritually, we’re compelled to seek out food that sustains our physical health. In verses 8-10 of chapter 17 of the Gita, food quality is classified according to the three Gunas. Sattva: Purity, Rajas: Passion, Tamas: Inertia.
- SATTVIC FOOD: the purest food ‘augments vitality, energy, strength, health and cheerfulness '. Rajasic foods are ‘bitter, sour, saline, excessively hot, pungent, dry, and burning’. Tamasic foods are ‘stale, tasteless, stinking, cooked overnight, refuse, and impure’.
- THE BASIC RULES for eating wholesome Sattvic food are simple and can benefit everyone. By choosing fresh, unprocessed foods and staying active, we can build a healthy mind and body to handle whatever life brings.
- SLOW FOOD MOVEMENT: Another option is to join the ‘slow food movement’, started by Carlo Petrini in Italy in 1986. This movement stands against fast food and a rushed lifestyle. It supports healthy, seasonal food produced cleanly, fair prices for growers, the preservation of food traditions and farming methods, and local businesses.
We're a multicultural group of varying ages, including our Vedanta Society members and friends. We always welcome new faces and new perspectives.
If you're having trouble accessing Zoom Link and for more details about our activities visit: Vedanta Society of NSW Website: Website
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