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Santa Barbara Vedanta Temple: Sunday Talks

Vedanta Society of Southern California, Santa Barbara
Vedanta
Spiritual Practice
Meditation
Advaita Vedanta
Sri Ramakrishna
Hinduism
Consciousness
Spirituality
Spiritual Initiation
Buddhism
Brahman
Self-Realization
Guru Purnima
Shankaracharya
Divine Mother
Spiritual Teacher
Seva
Guru
Swami Vivekananda
Non-Duality

Sunday talks given at the Santa Barbara Vedanta Temple.

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Swami Sarvadevananda, the Minister in charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California, gave this talk on Sunday, October 12 2025 in the Santa Barbara Temple.

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Swami Chidbrahmananda gave this talk on Sunday, October 6, 2025, in the Santa Barbara Temple.

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Swami Sarvadevananda, the Minister in charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California, gave this talk on Sunday, September 28 2025, in the Santa Barbara Temple.

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Swami Medhananda gave this talk on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

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Swami Sarvadevananda
Speaker at Santa Barbara Vedanta Temple, focuses on spiritual practices and philosophy.

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Q: Do you believe the form of meditation matters, so guided meditation, loving-kindness, single-pointed focus?
The studies say it doesn't really matter. Any kind of meditation will do.
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Q: Can living a sattvic life be bland?
A sattvic life may seem bland to worldly people but offers deep joy and contentment to those aligned with it.
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Q: How do you find passion and drive without attachment to success?
Engage in work for the divine or higher self, which transforms motivation.
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Q: How can social media use be adjusted to be more beneficial?
Be mindful of how many hours are spent on social media and apply self-binding strategies.
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Q: What are some ways to navigate this unprecedented age of instant gratification?
Replace instant gratification with delayed gratification through spiritual practices and selfless acts.

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Discussions often center on the philosophical and practical aspects of spirituality, emphasizing personal growth and inner peace through various teachings drawn from Vedanta, Hindu traditions, and other spiritual frameworks. Topics include the nature of fear, moral law, chaos, the purpose of life, and the significance of food in spiritual practice. Encouragement to cultivate love, ethics, and self-awareness underpins many talks, often using personal anecdotes and insights from historical spiritual figures as illustrative examples. The content not only caters to those exploring spirituality but also resonates with listeners seeking guidance in everyday challenges, making it relevant to a broad audience.

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