atmano mokshartham jagad hitaya cha"
For one's own liberation,
and the welfare of the world
"ekam sat viprah bahudha vadanti"
That which exists is One;
sages call it variously. - Rig veda
Welcome To
The Vedanta Society of Portland
The Vedanta Society of Portland, Oregon is an affiliated branch of the Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math, Howrah, India. The Center was established in the year 1925 by Swami Prabhavananda. It gradually developed into its present stature through the efforts of illustrious monks such as Swamis Vividishananda, Devatmananda, Aseshananda, Shantarupananda, and many dedicated devotees.
The Vedanta Temple of Harmony
Vedanta Retreat, 23000 Gilkison Rd, Scappoose OR
First Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (April – October)
Karma Yoga by the Friends of Vedanta Retreat
The Vedanta Retreat is open from dawn to dusk.
There is no need to obtain prior permission to visit it. Please browse the Retreat section for your other questions and important information.
If you are visiting the Retreat, please park your vehicle on Gilkison Road. Please do not block the two gated fire lanes at any time.
Please be contemplative and do not bring pets.
Watch about Vedanta history
Watch the Vedanta Trail Scappoose
Watch documentary on Ramakrishna Mission
Upcoming Events
These programs do not need registration and are free, donations are welcome.
On Birth Anniversaries
Puja in the morning along with daily Puja
Reading after the Vespers
December 24, 2024, Tuesday, from 6 pm
Christmas Eve
December 26, 2024, Thursday, 9 am
Birth Anniversary Swami Shivananda
January 1, 2025, Wednesday, 9 am-6 pm
Kalpataru Day
January 5, 2025, Sunday, 9 am
Birth Anniversary Swami Saradananda
January 12, 2025, Sunday, 9 am
Birth Anniversary Swami Turiyananda
January 26, 2025, Sunday, from 9 am
Swami Vivekananda Puja
January 31, 2025, Friday, 9 am
Birth Anniversary Swami Brahmananda
February 2, 2025, Sunday, 9 am
Birth Anniversary Swami Trigunatitananda
February 2, 2025, Sunday, from 9 am
Sri Saraswati Puja
February 12, 2025, Wednesday, 9 am
Birth Anniversary Swami Adbhutananda
February 26, 2025, Wednesday, from 6 pm
Shiva Ratri
March 1, 2025, Saturday, from 9 am
Sri Ramakrishna Puja
Important Links
Daily Program
Daily Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Everyday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m : Morning Worship and Meditation
Everyday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m: Evening prayers, Singing songs,
Reading from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, meditation
on Sundays: singing Rama-Nama after Vesper
Weekly Programs
Sundays at 11 a.m. Srimad-Bhagavad Gita
5:00 – 6:15 pm Guided Meditation
Thursdays at 7:35 p.m. Vedantasara
Fridays at 7:35 p.m. Sri Sarada Devi and Her Divine Play
Sundays: 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (for Young and adults)
Veda Chanting and singing of Bhajans
Other Weekly Programs
1st Saturday – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (April – October)
Karma Yoga by the Friends of Vedanta Retreat
2nd Sunday – 5 pm. -6 p.m. Serve God in Man Food offering
3rd Saturday – 10 a.m. Karma Yoga Vedanta Temple, Portland
or a program at the Vedanta Retreat, Scappoose
(TBA)
4th Saturday – 10 a.m. to 1 pm – (TBA) :Awakening Vedantin
Or Mother’s Cooking Tips
5th Saturday* – 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. (TBA):Open Devotional Music session
at Holy Mother’s House Other functions
*occasional/ To Be Announced
For annual and monthly programs please see Annual activities and monthly bulletins below