Spiritual Talk given by Swami Sarvadevananda on February 19, 2017 at the Santa Barbara Temple. Swami discusses a very big subject - the idea of life after death - from the Vedantic perspective. This talk is filled with basic tenets of Vedantic philosophy, beginning with the different levels of life in the body, what is meant by the Soul, how to approach one's own death, lessons from the Bhagavad Gita, and more. You'll want to hear it many times to absorb all the valuable teaching, along with its generous sprinkling of humor!

Pravrajika Krishnaprana's special Valentine Day's themed spiritual talk given February 12, 2017 on the "Many Faces of Love" at the Santa Barbara Temple. Krishaprana discusses the meaning of love and relationship on many levels. The talk includes some wonderful quotes and a brief Q&A session. If you can't hear the question, the answer usually gives you a general idea. Enjoy!

Spiritual Talk given by Swami Vedarupananda on February 5, 2017 at the Santa Barbara Temple in which he explains the concept of contentment as seen through Vedantic philosophy. He uses wonderful stories and examples of the lives of some saints to illustrate his points.

A wonderful Spiritual Talk given on January 15, 2017 at the Santa Barbara Temple by Pravrajika Vrajaprana. Ten New Years Resolutions are suggested by Vrajaprana as an alternative to the usual food, body, exercise, etc. resolutions that we make. You'll resolve to take food for the soul on every day of every New Year.

Spiritual Talk given by Swami Sarvadevananda on January 15, 2017 at the Santa Barbara Temple. The stories of Swami Vivekananda and Swami Brahmananda are told from early days with Sri Ramakrishna to their adult years as builders of the Ramakrishna Order of Vedanta around the world.

Spiritual Talk given by Swami Sarvapriyananda on September 4, 2016 at the Santa Barbara Temple. An utterly fabulous talk on the search for bliss that is the goal of Vedantic practice,

Spiritual Talk given by Pravrajika Vrajaprana on September 11, 2016 at the Santa Barbara Temple. The title is a quote from Sister Nivedita in which that beloved disciple of Swami Vivekananda states there is no disctinction between the secular and the sacred. Pravrajika Vrajaprana introduces us to this unique view of Vedantism.

Spiritual Talk given by Swami Sarvadevananda on September 18, 2016 at the Santa Barbara Temple in which he shows us the three ways to finding our true Self according to Vedantic practice.

Spiritual talk given by Swami Vedarupananda on September 25, 2016 at the Santa Barbara Temple. Seeing God in everything begins with seeing good in everyone. Swami explains how to continue from this point on to seeing God everywhere.

Spiritual Talk given by Swami Atmavidyananda at the Santa Barbara Temple on January 8, 2017. Swami discusses how Hindu deities are sometimes portrayed as both male and female, as well as the androgynous nature of deities in other religions and cultures.