"As different streams having their sources in different places all mingle their waters in the sea, so, Oh Lord, different paths that which men take through different tendencies, various though they appear, crooked or straight, all lead to thee." --- Swami Vivekananda.
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.
Daily Program
Daily Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Every day from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m: Morning Worship and Meditation
Every day from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m: Evening prayers, singing songs,
Reading from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, meditation
Sundays: singing Rama-Nama after Vesper
Weekly Programs
Sundays: 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (for Young and adults)
Veda Chanting and singing of Bhajans
Sundays at 11 a.m. Srimad-Bhagavad Gita
Sundays 5:15 – 6:15 pm Guided Meditation
Mondays at 7:35 p.m. Sanskrit
Thursdays at 7:35 p.m. Upanishad
Fridays at 7:35 p.m. Sri Sarada Devi and Her Divine Play
Saturdays at 7:35 p.m. Panchadashi
No need of registration and are free; donations are welcome.
On Birth Anniversaries: Puja in the morning along with daily Puja
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
Calendar for events and function
Watch about Vedanta history
Watch the Vedanta Trail Scappoose
Watch documentary on Ramakrishna Mission
“atmano mokshartham jagad hitaya cha.”
For one’s own liberation and the welfare of the world.
“ekam sat viprah bahudha vadanti” – Rig Veda
That which exists is one; sages call it variously.
“Dare to be free, dare to go as far as your thought leads, and dare to carry that out in your life. ”
– – – Swami Vivekananda
“God is everywhere, but He is most manifest in man. So serve man as God. That is as good as worshipping God.”
– – – Sri Ramakrishna
“As clouds are blown away by the wind, the thirst for material pleasures will be driven away by the utterance of the Lord’s name.”
– – – Sri Sarada Devi