Vedanta Society of Portland
Centenary Convention
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.
Sixteen distinguished monastics will share their thoughts and practical insights across five sessions, interwoven with devotional music and other uplifting programs. Their collective wisdom will illuminate many dimensions of Swamiji’s message and offer practical guidance for our daily lives.
We look forward to welcoming you with humility, regards, and loving greetings.
Pre-negotiated rate — registration required for concessional pricing
HECSA Portland Balaji Temple
6100 SW Raab Rd, Level 2
Portland, OR 97221
Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Beaverton
15520 NW Gateway Court
Beaverton, OR 97006
Registration required for concessional rate
| Category | General | Student | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Registration | $250 | $75 | July 15, 2026 |
| Regular Registration | $350 | $100 | September 25, 2026 |
| Onsite Registration | $450 | — | If available |
| Same Day Pass | $150 | — | — |
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 and the Future of the World |
 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 |