Santa Barbara Temple

Important announcement: Due to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in the county, in-person temple services are temporarily suspended.

Quietly nestled against a scenic mountain range, the Vedanta center in Santa Barbara overlooks the Pacific ocean. A convent of five nuns oversees the maintenance of the 45-acre property, manages the bookstore and facilitates public activities at the temple. Activities include daily worship, meditation and vesper services, Sunday spiritual talks, scripture classes, and pujas (special worship services). The Society celebrates Durga Puja every year in the Santa Barbara temple. The activities of the temple will be shared digitally until further notice. Please check our upcoming events page for further information.

Dedicated in 1956, the temple has received several awards for its design, and is a special point of interest for architects from around the world. The bookstore is open on Friday and Saturday from 11 am–5 pm. Covid-19 protocols include requiring masks, sanitizing hands and surfaces, and observing safe social distancing.

REACHING US:

You can reach the bookstore following these directions:

From the 101: Take The Summerland, San Ysidro or Olivemill exits to reach the temple and the bookstore at the Vedanta Temple.

Contact Information

927 Ladera Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-2903
santabarbara@vedanta.org

Hours:

Due to Santa Barbara County’s recent change in status, the temple will be temporarily closed again. We will continue streaming classes and talks on Zoom and YouTube. Please stay safe, and keep in touch.

Bookstore:

Friday and Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

925 Ladera Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone: (805) 969-5697
Email: sbbooks@vedanta.org

The Bookstore at the Vedanta Temple is located next to the temple. It is well-stocked with religious classics and hard-to-find books on the major religions of the world. The store also carries incense, religious statues, music and imported gifts.

Visit the Bookstore website at www.vedantabookstore.com

Calendar of Events

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	November 2020
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
1 Sunday Lecture: "The Meaning of Life" - Swami Satyamayandanda Sunday Lecture: "The Meaning of Life" - Swami Satyamayandanda November 1, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Speaker: Swami Satyamayananda In-Person and online! Please bring your masks, and maintain an appropriate distance from others. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87032786906?pwd=S2pJV2VLbVNsSTJiNEx0RVhReXlqQT09 Meeting ID: 870 3278 6906 Passcode: sblecture *All zoom classes and lectures are limited to the first 100 participants. •	2 Tea & Chat with Krishnaprana Tea & Chat with Krishnaprana November 2, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm For details contact sbnews@vedanta.org. •	3	4 via Zoom: The Gospel of Holy Mother via Zoom: The Gospel of Holy Mother November 4, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Speaker: Pravrajika Krishnaprana Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85622293052?pwd=ZDI2R29JZzQ0T3RPVTBKQWpENEpwQT09 Meeting ID: 856 2229 3052 Password: 354749 *All zoom classes and lectures are limited to the first 100 participants. •	5	6	7 via Zoom: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna via Zoom: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna November 7, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Speaker: Pravrajika Krishnaprana Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/678830603?pwd=eGJUQnJEZVNMQ04zMHJOb1phMjVkdz09 Meeting ID: 678 830 603 Password: 2xTyyx *All zoom classes and lectures are limited to the first 100 participants. •
8 Sunday Lecture: "Sri Ramakrisha and Kali" - Swami Mahayogananda Sunday Lecture: "Sri Ramakrisha and Kali" - Swami Mahayogananda November 8, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Speaker: Swami Mahayogananda In-Person and online! Please bring your masks, and maintain an appropriate distance from others. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87032786906?pwd=S2pJV2VLbVNsSTJiNEx0RVhReXlqQT09 Meeting ID: 870 3278 6906 Passcode: sblecture *All zoom classes and lectures are limited to the first 100 participants. •	9 Tea & Chat with Krishnaprana Tea & Chat with Krishnaprana November 9, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm For details contact sbnews@vedanta.org. •	10	11 via Zoom: The Gospel of Holy Mother via Zoom: The Gospel of Holy Mother November 11, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Speaker: Pravrajika Krishnaprana Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85622293052?pwd=ZDI2R29JZzQ0T3RPVTBKQWpENEpwQT09 Meeting ID: 856 2229 3052 Password: 354749 *All zoom classes and lectures are limited to the first 100 participants. •	12	13	14
15 Sunday Lecture: "Let Nothing Frighten You" - Pravrajika Krishnaprana Sunday Lecture: "Let Nothing Frighten You" - Pravrajika Krishnaprana November 15, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Speaker: Pravrajika Krishnaprana In-Person and online! Please bring your masks, and maintain an appropriate distance from others. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87032786906?pwd=S2pJV2VLbVNsSTJiNEx0RVhReXlqQT09 Meeting ID: 870 3278 6906 Passcode: sblecture *All zoom classes and lectures are limited to the first 100 participants. •	16 Tea & Chat with Krishnaprana Tea & Chat with Krishnaprana November 16, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm For details contact sbnews@vedanta.org. •	17	18 via Zoom: The Gospel of Holy Mother via Zoom: The Gospel of Holy Mother November 18, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Speaker: Pravrajika Krishnaprana Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85622293052?pwd=ZDI2R29JZzQ0T3RPVTBKQWpENEpwQT09 Meeting ID: 856 2229 3052 Password: 354749 *All zoom classes and lectures are limited to the first 100 participants. •	19	20	21 via Zoom: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna via Zoom: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna November 21, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Speaker: Pravrajika Vrajaprana Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/678830603?pwd=eGJUQnJEZVNMQ04zMHJOb1phMjVkdz09 Meeting ID: 678 830 603 Password: 2xTyyx *All zoom classes and lectures are limited to the first 100 participants. •
22 Sunday Lecture: "So I'm Supposed to be Thankful?" - Pravrajika Vrajaprana Sunday Lecture: "So I'm Supposed to be Thankful?" - Pravrajika Vrajaprana November 22, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Speaker: Pravrajika Vrajaprana On Zoom and YouTube only. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87032786906?pwd=S2pJV2VLbVNsSTJiNEx0RVhReXlqQT09 Meeting ID: 870 3278 6906 Passcode: sblecture *All zoom classes and lectures are limited to the first 100 participants. •	23 Tea & Chat with Krishnaprana Tea & Chat with Krishnaprana November 23, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm For details contact sbnews@vedanta.org. •	24	25 via Zoom: The Gospel of Holy Mother via Zoom: The Gospel of Holy Mother November 25, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Speaker: Pravrajika Vrajaprana Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85622293052?pwd=ZDI2R29JZzQ0T3RPVTBKQWpENEpwQT09 Meeting ID: 856 2229 3052 Password: 354749 *All zoom classes and lectures are limited to the first 100 participants. •	26	27	28 via Zoom: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna via Zoom: Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna November 28, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Speaker: Pravrajika Krishnaprana Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/678830603?pwd=eGJUQnJEZVNMQ04zMHJOb1phMjVkdz09 Meeting ID: 678 830 603 Password: 2xTyyx *All zoom classes and lectures are limited to the first 100 participants. •
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Talks given in Santa Barbara

The Spectrum of Consciousness by Swami Vedarupananda

I am the Resurrection by Pravrajika Krishnaprana

Unleashing the Power of Love by Swami Mahayogananda

Meeting Mr. Death by Pravrajika Vrajaprana