Santa Barbara Temple
Quietly nestled against a scenic mountain range, the Vedanta center in Santa Barbara overlooks the Pacific ocean. A convent of 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 Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11 am–5 pm, and Sunday from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm.
REACHING US:
You can reach the bookstore following these directions:
From the 101: Take the Sheffield or Olivemill exits to reach the temple and the bookstore at the Vedanta Temple. You may want to check the best route before your visit.
Contact Information
- 927 Ladera Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Hours:
M – SUN 6:30 am – 7:00 pm.
Sunday Talks are at 11:00 am, readings are at 5:00 pm Wednesday and Saturday. Worship is at 6:30 am and Vespers Service is at 6:00 pm daily.
We are streaming classes and talks on Zoom and YouTube.
Bookstore:
TH – SAT 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
SUN 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
925 Ladera Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone: (805) 969-5697
Email: sbbooks@vedanta.org or gifts@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
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Talks given in Santa Barbara
Facebook Posts
6 days ago
The Bhagavad Gita and "Doing Our Duties" with Swami Sarvadevananda.
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Tomorrow, Swami Sarvadevananda will continue class on the Bhagavad Gita at 5:00 pm in the temple. On Sunday, Swami Sarvadevananda will give the spiritual talk "Doing Our Duties," at 11:00 am in the te...Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
2 weeks ago
"Speech Karma" with Swami Vedarupananda
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Tomorrow we will continue reading from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. On Sunday, Swami Vedarupananda will give the spiritual talk "Speech Karma," at 11:00 am in the temple. We will have Sunday School ...Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
4 weeks ago
Karma Yoga Day and "Who Am I?"
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Saturday, August 26 Karma Yoga Day 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Convent Join us for work as worship in the morning. If you join us in work in the morning you are welcome to join us for lunch at 1:00 pm. ...Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
4 weeks ago
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1 month ago
The Bhagavad Gita and "We the People..." with Swami Sarvadevananda.
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This Weekend, Swami Sarvadevananda is in Santa Barbara. Tomorrow, Swami Sarvadevananda will continue class on the Bhagavad Gita at 5:00 pm in the temple. On Sunday, Maharaj will give the spiritual tal...Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email