Quincy Coleman joined us in Hollywood, and offered this song at the close of our Sunday service on November 11, 2018. Swami Sarvadevananda spoke on "Kali the Mother"

Spiritual talk by Pravrajika Krishnaprana given at the Santa Barbara Temple on March 18, 2018, just weeks after devastating fires and mudslides brought horrendous physical damage, evacuations and even death to the entire area surrounding the Santa Barbara Center. Pr. Krishnaprana talks about methods of coping with the psychological stress following such a disaster, and how spiritual strength helps the healing process in "rising from the ashes."

In this talk given at the Center for Spiritual Living in Camarillo, Swami Mahayogananda talks about transforming the fire of desire and anger that burns within, into the fire of longing for God.

Spiritual Talk given at the Santa Barbara Temple on March 4, 2018 by David Nelson (Devadatta Kali) on "Time and Eternity." This talk explores how the Hindu and Judeo-Christian traditions define the notions of time and eternity, and, accordingly, the spiritual opportunities their respective understandings place before their followers.

Spiritual Talk given September 9, 2018 by Pr. Vrajaprana on "Living the Gita." This is a wonderful and practical guide to understanding the essence of the Bhagavad Gita and how we can apply those teachings to our daily lives. Enlightening and practical!

Guest visitor Swami Tyagananda delivers a Friday evening talk at the Santa Barbara Temple on August 31, 2018 titled "Vedanta and the Art of Editing." Swami shows how applying conventional rules of editing to the art of being can shape and "polish" our lives, both inner and outer. Very practical lessons!

Spiritual talk given at the Santa Barbara Temple by Swami Mahayogananda on February 25, 2018. By analyzing a letter and an ode written by Swami Vivekananda (Swamiji), we see the absolute truth that was the message of this great disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, a message that might even be viewed as an additional Upanishad.

Spiritual Talk given at the Santa Barbara Temple on Jauary 7, 2018 by Swami Vedarupananda entitled "Self-Psychology." The difference between what we refer to as psychoanalysis and the Vedanta view of Self-knowledge is explored. The importance of the concept we hold of our selves in both cases is examined. The use of parables and stories is used very effectively to make the point.

Spiritual Talk given by Swami Harinamananda at the Santa Barbara Vedanta Temple on December 3, 2017. Swami discusses the ancient Vedic system of holistic healthcare called Ayurveda. This philosophy involves a balancing of traits that each individual is born with, categorized into three basic categories (or doshas). Mental, physical and spiritual health are achieved by balancing the basic characteristics of our dosha type. Here is an overview of how to reach this goal. Very informative talk!

Spiritual Talk given by Swami Vedarupananda at the Santa Barbara Vedanta Center on November 19, 2017 entitled "Moral Philosophy." Swami discusses moral relativism, absolutism, and Vedanta philosphy of moral behavior, including the answer to the question "Why should we be good?"