Vivekananda Vedanta Society of BC - Vancouver, BC

The Vivekananda Vedanta Society of British Columbia is a spiritual and non-profit organization affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order, headquartered in Belur Math, India. The society moved from its previous Vancouver location to a new premises at 14488 110 Avenue in Surrey in December 2023.

Key features

Vedanta Philosophy: The society promotes the study and practice of Vedanta philosophy and religion, as expounded by Sri Ramakrishna, Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda.

Inclusivity: It is dedicated to promoting devotion to God and recognizing the truth in all the world's great religions, fostering acceptance and harmony among different spiritual thoughts.

Swami Vimohananda: Swami Vimohananda is the society's minister-in-charge. He is known for his engaging and inspiring talks, which are conducted in both English and Hindi.

Weekly services: The society holds talks on spiritual topics, meditation meetings, and devotional singing sessions.

Classes: In-person and online classes are offered on topics related to Hindu philosophies, Vedanta, and sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita.

Spiritual retreats: The society organizes spiritual retreats in various Canadian cities.

Online resources: Recordings of classes and talks are posted on the society's YouTube channel.
Festivals and special events: The society celebrates the birthdays of the Holy Trio (Sri Ramakrishna, Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda) and other religious festivals.

Accessible: The new venue includes wheelchair-accessible seating and restrooms.

Parking: Free street parking is available.

Inviting atmosphere: The society is described as a welcoming and peaceful spiritual community for seekers from diverse backgrounds.