
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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Join us in person for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm
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Join the discussion via Zoom from 7.30 pm
Book Club Theme: The Restless Mind
‘The most important thing is to realise that the greatest and the only friend we have is our own mind.’
From the book Vedanta in Practice – Spiritual Unfoldment, lectures of Pravrajika Ajayaprana.
## Discussion Themes:
- 'AS DIFFICULT AS CONTROLLING THE AIR: Of all the challenges in life, controlling the mind looms as the greatest. How scheming and persistent the lower mind can be! But the good news is our higher mind is ever-ready to intervene and guide us along steadier, peaceful paths.
- DO I NEED IT?: Scrutinize and challenge any unwanted desires arising. ‘Ask yourself: "Do I need it? Will it increase my peace of mind, or will it lead me into more and more turmoil?"'
- PEACE: ‘WHAT is peace of mind? Peace is the interval between the death of one desire and the birth of the next one. That is peace.’
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, 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 Gayatriprana.
Know more about us at: Vedanta Society of NSW Website