Vedanta Society of Ottawa
PAST EVENTS
"The Vedanta recognizes no sin; it only recognizes error.
And the greatest error, says the Vedanta is to say that you are weak, that you are a sinner,
a miserable creature, and that you have no power and you cannot do this and that."
- Swami Vivekananda
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'Worshipping the Living God' - Revered Mataji Pravrajika Virajaprana at VSO Temple on September 7, 2025
Revered Mataji Pravrajika Virajaprana delivered a lecture on 'Wonshipping the Living God'.
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Annual Sri Ramakrishna Puja Celebration - August 30, 2025
During the annual celebration, Revered Swami Kripamayananda performed Sri Sri Ramakrishna Puja and Revered Swami Ishatmananda delivered a lecture on 'Now, you Become God'.
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'Mat Guru Sri Jagat Guru (My Guru is the Guru of the World)' - Revered Swami Ishatmananda at VSO Temple August 29, 2025
Revered Swami Ishatmananda delivered a lecture on 'Mat Guru Sri Jagat Guru (My Guru is the Guru of the World)'.
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Sri Krishna Janmastami Celebration - August 16, 2025
During the service, the devotees celebrated Sri Krishna Janmastami with offerings to Lord Sri Krishna. Devotees also joined for Aarati, meditation and bhajan/kirtan/devotional songs.
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Saturday Service and Senior's day - July 19, 2025
During the service, the senior devotees gathered for Aarati, meditation, reading from the holy scripture. Bhajans and devotional songs created a spiritually charged space resonating with divine energy and uplifted the hearts of all present.
Guru Purnima Celebration - July 12, 2025
During the service, the devotees celebrated Guru Purnima with offerings to Thakur Sri Ramakrishna. Devotees also joined for Aarati, meditation and bhajan/devotional songs. This was also the beginning of the auspicious month of Shravana, a time for spiritual reflections, seeking blessings, and deepening one's connection with the divine - devotees chanted 'Rudram' (Shiva mantras), and meditated on Lord Shiva.
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'Light of Lights' - Lecture by Revered Swami Sarvapriyananda - July 7, 2025
Revered Swami Sarvapriyananda (Minister-in-Charge, Vedanta Society of New York) shared his illuminating wisdom of the Vedanta through his insightful lecture 'Light of Lights'. Swamiji's presence truly uplifted and inspired all who attended.
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Sri Ramakrishna Birthday Celebration and Worship - March 22, 2025
During the event, Revered Swami Kripamayananda performed worship of Sri Ramakrishna. The devotees gathered for Aarati, meditation and sang Sri Ramakrishna Naam Sankirtanam, bhajan/devotional songs while celebrating the birth anniversary of Sri Ramakrishna.
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Swami Vivekananda Birthday Celebration Prayer - January 21, 2025
During the evening prayer, devotees gathered to offer aarati and bhoga to Swami Vivekananda. There were also meditation and bhajans/devotional songs while celebrating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Sri Sri Ma Sarada Birthday Celebration Prayer - December 21, 2024
During the prayer event, devotees gathered to offer aarati and bhoga to Sri Ma Sarada. There were also meditation and bhajans/devotional songs while celebrating the birth anniversary of Sri Ma Sarada.
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Sri Sri Ma Jagaddhatri Puja - November 9, 2024
Sri Sri Ma Jagaddhatri Puja is a worship of the Divine Mother that took place at Vedanta Society of Ottawa temple On November 9, 2024. Revered Swami Kripamayananda performed Sri Sri Ma Jagaddhatri Puja. This is the first Jagaddhattri puja being performed at any Vedanta Society in North America. The puja will take place each year.
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'Avatar in Vedanta' - Revered Swami Prasannatmananda at Vedanta Society of Ottawa Temple September 16, 2024
Revered Swami Prasannatmananda (President, Vedanta Society of Berkeley) delivered a lecture on 'Avatar in Vedanta'.
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Annual Sri Ramakrishna Puja Celebration - August 31, 2024
During the annual celebration, Revered Swami Kripamayananda performed Sri Sri Ramakrishna Puja and Revered Swami Ishatmananda delivered a lecture on '4 Pillars of Dharma'.
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'Holy Company' - Revered Swami Ishatmananda at Vedanta Society of Ottawa Temple August 30, 2024
Revered Swami Ishatmananda (President, Vedanta Society of Chicago) delivered a lecture on 'Holy Company'.
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'Grieve Not: I Will Liberate Thee' - Revered Swami Sumanasananda at Vedanta Society of Ottawa Temple August 14, 2024
Revered Swami Sumanasananda (Assistant Minister, Vedanta Society of Southern California) delivered a lecture on 'Grieve Not: I Will Liberate Thee'.
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'Vedanta in daily life' - Revered Swami Kripamayananda at Vedanta Society of Ottawa Temple July 19, 2024
Revered Swami Kripamayananda delivered a lecture on 'Vedanta in daily life'.
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Temple Consecration Ceremony May 23, 2024
During the consecration event Revered Swami Kripamayananda performed sthapana Puja at Vedanta Society of Ottawa Temple (192 Shirreff St.).
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Scripture Class by Revered Swami Kripamayananda
In this online event, Revered Swami Kripamayanada speaks about the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda and symbolism. The floor is then opened to discussion and questions.
Time:
7:15-8:15 PM
Past Dates:
The sessions were held each month since 10th September 2020, to date.
Ramakrishna Study Circle and Satsang December 27, 2023
During this event Revered Swami Kripamayananda discussed a chapter from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna and answered devotees' questions.
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Annual Sri Ramakrishna Puja August 2023
During our annual Sri Ramakrishna puja celebration Revered Swami Ishatmananda delivered a lecture on 'Going back to the roots'. Puja was performed by Revered Swami Kripamayananda.
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Pilgrimage to Vivekananda Cottage, Thousand Island Park July 2023
The Prilgrimage to Vivekananda cottage was organized by some of the Ottawa Vedanta Center devotees. We are grateful and thank Revered Swami Kripamayananda and Revered Swami Yuktatmananda for the opportunity.
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Annual Sri Ramakrishna Thakur Puja September 2022
Our annual Ramakrishna Thakur Puja was performed by Revered Swami Kripamayananda (Minister of Vedanta Society of Toronto). Afterwards, a lecture and Q&A session on spirituality captivated the audience.
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Study Circle on the 'Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna'
In this in-person event, devotees read from and discuss the 'Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna'.
Time: 3:00-5:00 PM
Past Dates:The Study Circle has been hosted every month since May 2022.
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'Vedanta' - Revered Swami Kripamayananda at Vedanta Society of Ottawa on April 2022
'Teachings of Ma Sarada'- Revered Swami Kripamayananda at Vedanta Society of Ottawa on November 2021
A beautiful lecture on teachings of Ma Sarada by Revered Swami Kripamayananda was held at the Carp Agricultural hall.
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Food Drive
Non-perishable food items are collected and donated to Ottawa Food Bank.
Past Dates:The food drive has been organized every few months since November 2021.
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'Teachings of Sri Ramakrishna'- Revered Swami Vimohananda at Vedanta Society of Ottawa on September 2021
A spiritual lecture on teachings of Sri Ramakrishna by Revered Swami Vimohananda (Minister of Vedanta Society of Vancouver).
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Annual Sri Ramakrishna Thakur Puja July 2020
(This event has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.)
'Practical Spirituality'- Revered Swami Kripamayananda at Vedanta Society of Ottawa on November 2019
A very insightful lecture on practical spirituality for everyday life by Revered Swami Kripamayananda. It was organized by Vedanta Society of Ottawa and was held at the Walter Baker Centre, Ottawa.
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Annual Sri Ramakrishna Thakur Puja on July 2019
Our annual Ramakrishna Thakur Puja in 2019, where we came together to celebrate the teachings of Vedanta. The puja was performed by Revered Swami Kripamayananda (Minister of Vedanta Society of Toronto), who also delivered a short speech. The keynote speech was delivered by Revered Swami Yogatmananda (Minister of Vedanta Society of Providence).
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