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Centenary Celebration
Vedanta Society of Portland Centenary Convention
October 2 – 4, 2026
Dear Devotees and Friends,
By the grace of the Divine Trinity, the Centenary Convention of the Vedanta Society of Portland will be held from October 2 to 4, 2026, marking the closing session of the year-long centenary celebration of Vedanta movement in Portland and celebrating the spiritual legacy entrusted to our community.
We cordially and respectfully invite you and your near and dear ones to join us on this historic occasion and to bless the Convention with your presence. Your participation will enrich the collective spirit of the gathering and benefit us all.
“To preach unto mankind their divinity, and how to make it manifest in every movement of life.” — Swami Vivekananda
The Convention Seeks
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To remind us of our inherent divine nature from various perspectives and to explore practical ways of manifesting this divinity through thought, word, and action.
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To deepen our understanding of Vedantic teachings and reaffirm our commitment to living these ideals.
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To cultivate strength of thought, harmony, and universal love in an age marked by restlessness and uncertainty.
Yours in the services of the Divine,
The Devotees of Vedanta Society of Portland, Oregon
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Book Your Hotel Room
Reserve at Hilton →
Pre-negotiated rate — registration required for concessional pricing
Will arrange transportation for devotees from the hotel to the venue.
Convention Venue
HECSA Portland Balaji Temple
6100 SW Raab Rd, Level 2
Portland, OR 97221
Official Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Beaverton
15520 NW Gateway Court
Beaverton, OR 97006
Registration required for concessional rate
Registration Fees
| Category | General | Student | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Registration | $250 | $75 | July 15, 2026 |
| Group Pass (10+ Members) | $200 | — | July 15, 2026 |
| Regular Registration | $350 | $100 | September 25, 2026 |
| Onsite Registration | $450 | — | If available |
| Same Day Pass | $150 | — | — |
Contact & Coordination
Registration
Abhijit
402-957-2867
Hotel
Rahul
971-219-6182
Communication
Subhadeep
971-777-5580
Sponsorship
Ayan
650-730-7855
Food
Mahalakshmi
408-440-9167
Program
Sutirtha
503-329-8847
For more information please reach out to us
| Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|
 Swami Chandrashekharananda Head, Vedanta Society of Portland | Welcome, Introduction and Theme |
 Swami Tyagananda Head, Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston | The Real and the Apparent Self |
 Swami Ishtananda Head, Vedanta Center of St. Petersburg | Understanding Divinity |
 Swami Prasannatmananda Head, Vedanta Society Berkeley | Manifestation of Divinity through Karma Yoga |
 Swami Prapannananda Head, Vedanta Society of Sacramento | Manifestation of Divinity through Bhakti Yoga |
 Swami Tattwamayananda Head, Vedanta Society of Northern California | Manifestation of Divinity through Jñāna Yoga |
 Swami Satyamayananda Head, Vedanta Society of Western Washington | Manifestation of Divinity through the Practice of Raj Yoga |
 Pravrajika Virajaprana Vedanta Society of Northern California | Ramakrishna Order: Its Principles and Practices |
 Swami Atmajnanananda Head, Vedanta Center of Gr. Washington, D.C. | Seeing God in Everything |
 Pravrajika Gitaprana Vivekananda Retreat, Ridgley | Vedanta and Spiritual Health |
 Pravrajika Vrajaprana Vedanta Temple, Santa Barbara | Influence of Vedanta in the USA and its Future |
 Swami Ishatmananda Head, Vivekananda Vedanta Society of Chicago | Inner Harmony, Outer Work |
 Swami Sarvadevananda Head, Vedanta Society of Southern California | Unselfishness and Spirituality |
 Swami Yogatmananda Head, Vedanta Society of Providence | Vedanta in Drifting Time. |
 Swami Sarvapriyananda Head, Vedanta Society, New York | The Truth Behind the One and the Many |
 Swami Shivarchanananda Vedanta Society of St. Louis | Worship of Sri Ramakrishna |