Description
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.
Location
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14488 110 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia V3R 2A5, Canada
Region
Closed
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Monday
Closed
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Tuesday
Closed
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Wednesday
Closed
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Thursday
Closed
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Friday
Closed
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Saturday
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Sunday
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
December 9, 2025 12:10 pm local time
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