2026 Easter Weekend Vedanta Course with Swami Muktatmananda
2026-04-03 19:30 - 2026-04-05 12:00 (America/New_York) | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
TOPIC: Silence In Spite of Thoughts
TEACHER: Swami Muktatmananda
REGISTRATION (for In-Person participation):
Online Registration
or
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DESCRIPTION:
The normal process of thinking is a chain of many and varied thoughts. We get carried away on the thoughts and find ourselves caught in a superficial, reactive, and mechanical form of thinking. Our scriptures discuss a way in which you can have many thoughts but, at the same time, discover the silence between the thoughts.
In this retreat, Swamiji will lead sessions that combine meditation, teaching, and practice time to enable attendees to develop the knack of being with yourself, the silence in spite of thoughts.
SCHEDULE:
All Times are Eastern Time (ET, UTC-4)
Friday, 3rd April
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm ET –> Orientation and Satsang (Q&A) at the Temple Hall

Saturday 4th April
7:00am to 7:30am –> Guided Meditation
9:00am to 10:00am –> Class 1 (at Temple Hall)
11:00am to 12:00 noon –> Class 2
4:00pm to 5:00pm –> Class 3
7:30pm to 8:30pm –> Satsang (Q & A Session)

Sunday, 5th April

7:00am to 7:30am –> Guided Meditation
9:00am to 10:00am –> Class 1 (Silence in Spite of Thoughts)

10:00am to 10:30am –> Gurudakshina
11:00am to 12:00pm –> Bhagavad Gita class (Chapter 11)

1st and 3rd Sunday Classes with Swami Tattvavidananda
2026-04-05 10:00 - 12:30
In-Person and Online
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12
Swami Tattvavidananda
10:00am-11:00am ET: Class 1
11:25am-12:25pm ET: Class 2
View on YouTube
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2026 Two Week Vedanta Course with Swami Muktatmananda
2026-04-07 19:30 - 2026-04-22 10:30
In-Person and Online
TOPIC: Katha Upanishad with Bhashyam (Chapter 2)
TEACHER: Swami Muktatmananda
REGISTRATION (for in-person participation):
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or
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DESCRIPTION:
Katha Upanișad, one of the ten most well-known upanishads, opens with a dialogue between Nachiketas, a young boy, and Lord Yama, the Lord of Death. This sets the stage for a deep and wide-ranging exploration of the limitations of our worldly pursuits and the means of gaining freedom. Swamiji will continue his unfolding of this famous upanishad, which began last year.
SCHEDULE:
All times are Eastern Time (ET, UTC-4)
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
7:30 – 8:30 pm ET Orientation and Satsang
Wednesday, April 8 – Friday, April 10
7:00 – 7:30 am, Guided Meditation
9:00 – 10:30 am, Class 1
4:00 – 5:30 pm, Class 2
7:30 – 8:30 pm, Satsang (Q&A)
Saturday, April 11
7:30 – 9:00 am, Class 1
10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Class 2
3:45 – 5:45 pm, Music Concert
Sunday, April 12
No Classes
Monday, April 13 – Saturday, April 18
7:00 – 7:30 am, Guided Meditation
9:00 – 10:30 am, Class 1
4:00 – 5:30 pm, Class 3
7:30 – 8:30 pm, Satsang (Q&A) No Satsang Friday, April 17
Sunday, April 19
10:00 – 11:00 am, Bhagavad Gita, Class 1,
Class 1 on YouTube only

11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Bhagavad Gita, Class 2
Class 2 on YouTube only
Monday, April 20 – Tuesday, April 21
7:00 – 7:30 am, Guided Meditation
9:00 – 10:30 am, Class 1
4:00 – 5:30 pm, Class 2
7:30 – 8:30 pm, Satsang (Q&A)
Wednesday, April 22
7:00 – 7:30 am Guided Meditation
9:00 – 10:30 am, Final Class and Gurudakshina

Pradosham Abhisheka, Puja and Arati
2026-04-15 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-04-29 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-05-14 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-05-28 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-06-12 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-06-27 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-07-12 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-07-26 17:15 - 18:45 and 11 more dates
In-Person and Online
Dakshinamurti Temple
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
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2026 One Week Vedanta Course with Swamini Svatmavidyananda
2026-04-23 20:00 - 2026-05-01 12:30
In-Person and Online
COURSE MATERIAL PDF DOWNLOAD
TOPIC: Tat Tvam Asi
TEACHER: Swamini Svatmavidyananda
REGISTRATION (for in-person participation):
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or
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DESCRIPTION:
This retreat will be a study of the famous mahāvākya “tat tvam asi” as we will delve into the ingenious methodologies deployed by teacher Uddalaka to his son-turned-student Svetaketu to communicate the oneness between jiva and ishvara.
SCHEDULE
April 23. 2026
8:00 – 9:00 pm ET Course Orientation and Satsang
April 24 – 30
7:00 – 7:30 am ET guided meditation
8:30 – 10:00 am session 1
4:00 – 5:30 pm session 2
8:00 – 9:00 pm satsang (Q&A)
May 1
7:00 – 7:30 am ET guided meditation
8:30 – 9:30 am session 1
10:00 – 11:00 am session 2 followed by Gurudakshina

Drg Drishya Viveka with Sri Vijay Kapoor 2026
2026-05-03 20:00 - 2026-05-09 12:00
In-Person and Online
TEACHER: Sri Vijay Kapoor
TOPIC:
Drg Drishya Viveka
The famous text of Drg-Drishya-Viveka is an inquiry into the truth of the seer, drk, and the seen, drishya. Because of identification with the body and mind, the infinite self appears to assume their limitations and get caught in the web of samsara. The only way out is through viveka, the ability to clearly discern between the changing and the unchanging. Sri Vijay Kapoor will unfold the means for achieving this viveka and thereby gaining freedom.
REGISTRATION (for in-person participation):
Online Registration
or contact Karthik Ramagopal at avg.karthikr@gmail.com
VIEW ONLINE:
YouTube Link
SCHEDULE:
ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN TIME (ET, UTC-4)

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

2026 One-Week Vedanta Course with Shri Vijay Kapoor
2026-05-03 20:00 - 2026-05-10 12:30
In-Person and Online
TOPIC: Dṛg-Dṛśya-Viveka
TEACHER: Shri Vijay Kapoor
REGISTRATION: (for in-person participation)
Online Registration Here
or
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DESCRIPTON:
The famous text of Dṛg-Dṛśya-Viveka is an inquiry into the truth of the seer, dṛk, and the seen, dṛśya. Because of identification with the body and mind, the infinite self appears to assume their limitations and get caught in the web of saṁsāra. The only way out is through viveka, the ability to clearly discern between the changing and the unchanging. Sri Vijay Kapoor will unfold the means for achieving this viveka and thereby gaining freedom.
SCHEDULE:
All Times are Eastern Time (ET, UTC-4)
Sunday, May 3
8:00 – 9:00 pm ET Orientation and Introductory Satsang
Monday – Saturday (May 4-9)
7:00 – 7:30 am – Guided Meditation
9:00 – 10:00 am – Class 1
11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Class 2
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Class 3
7:30 pm – Satsang Q&A (NO SATSANG SATURDAY MAY 9)
Sunday, May 10
7:00-7:30 am – Guided Meditation
9:00-10:00 am – Concluding Class & Guru Daksina
LOCATION:
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, PA 18353

2026 One-Week Vedanta Course with Swamini Paraprajnananda
2026-05-12 20:00 - 2026-05-17 12:30
In-Person and Online
TOPIC: Māṇḍūkya Upaniṣad
TEACHER: Swamini Paraprajnananda
REGISTRATION: (for in-person participation)
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DESCRIPTON:
This upaniṣad, the shortest of the ten major upaniṣads, unfolds the nature of ātmā as the truth of the individual and its identity with Brahman, the ultimate reality through an analysis of the three states of consciousness – waking, dreaming, and deep sleep – and their underlying reality, known as turīya. The sacred syllable Om represents these four, thus serving as a bridge to realize the non-dual, pure consciousness that is the self.
SCHEDULE:
All Times are Eastern Time (ET, UTC-4)
Sunday, May 12
7:30 – 8:30 pm ET Orientation and Introductory Satsang
Wednesday – Saturday (May 13-16)
7:00 – 7:30 am – Guided Meditation
9:00 – 10:00 am – Class 1
11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Class 2
4:45 pm – 5:45 pm – Class 3
7:30 pm – Satsang Q&A
Sunday, May 17
8:30 – 9:30 am – Concluding Class & Guru Dakshina
LOCATION:
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, PA 18353

Mandukya Upanishad Karika with Swami Muktatmananda ONLINE ONLY
2026-05-22 10:30 - 11:30
ONLINE ONLY
These classes are ongoing every Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 10:30 am ET.
Mandukya Upanishad – Swami Nikhilananda
Mandukya Upanishad – Anandagiri Tika
ZOOM MEETING LINK
Donation Link

2026 Memorial Day Weekend Vedanta Course
2026-05-22 20:00 - 2026-05-25 12:30
In-Person and Online
PROGRAM BOOKLET
TOPICS AND TEACHERS:

Nirvāṇa Ṣaṭkam – 1 with Swami Tattvavidananda
Vivekacūḍāmaṇi, verse 3 with Swamini Paraprajnananda
REGISTRATION (for in-person participation):
To register online, click HERE
Any questions? Contact Karthik (avg.karthikr@gmail.com)
VIEW ONLINE:
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DESCRIPTION:

Nirvāṇa Ṣaṭkam – 1
In this famous set of verses attributed to Śrī Ādi Śaṅkarācārya, the author decidedly negates any and all characteristics and roles falsely attributed to the self, declaring at the end of each verse: cidānandarupaḥ śivo’ham śivo’ham — “I am that conscious being, complete, existence itself!” Swamiji will unfold each verse in all its glory.
Vivekacūḍāmaṇi, verse 3
This verse in the famous text by Śrī Ādi Śaṅkarācārya speaks of three rare blessings:
manuṣyatva, a human birth,
mumukṣutva, clarity regarding need to seek freedom from saṁsāra,
and mahāpuruṣasamśraya, finding a qualified teacher to learn self-knowledge, the key to this freedom.
Swaminiji will discuss how these three blessings play out in the life of a seeker.
SCHEDULE:
All times are Eastern Time (ET, UTC-4)
Friday, May 22, 2026
8:00-9:00 pm ET Course Orientation and Introductory Satsang
Saturday/Sunday, May 23/24
7:00-8:15 am Guided Meditation and Nirvăna Satkam Class with Swami Tattvavidananda Ji
10:30 – 11:30 am: Vivekacudamani class with Swamini Paraprajnananda Ji
4:30 – 5:30 pm: Nirvāna Satkam Class with Swami Tattvavidananda Ji
7:30 – 8:30 pm: Satsang (Q&A) with Swami Tattvavidananda Ji
Monday, May 25
7:00 – 7:25 am: Guided Meditation with Swami Tattvavidananda Ji
9:30 – 10:30 am: Vivekacüdamani class with Swamini Paraprajnananda Ji
11:00 – 12:00pm: Nirvana Satkam Class with Swami Tattvavidananda Ji followed by Guru Daksina
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

2026 Next Generation Vedanta Course with Swami Sachidananda
2026-05-28 20:00 - 2026-05-31 13:30
In-Person Only
Open to ages 18-40
TOPIC:
Building Emotional Resilience & Inner Freedom
(Perspectives from Vedanta)
TEACHERS:
Swami Sachidananda
Shivam Gosai
Shaken (Yoga)
REGISTRATION (for in-person participation):
To register, click HERE
Any questions? Contact Karthik (avg.karthikr@gmail.com)
This course will not be online.
DESCRIPTION:
A retreat curated for young professionals and young adults. Swamiji will teach how to handle the mind without resistance by resting as awareness itself. The event will include lectures, guided reflection, gentle meditation, Q&A, and bhajans, with a focus on helping gain insights from Vedānta that
you can carry with you to meet life as it unfolds.
SCHEDULE:
Thursday, May 28
8:00- 9:00pm Introduction & Satsang
Friday/Saturday, May 29/30
7:00 – 8:00am Guided Meditation
9:00 – 10:00am Discourse with Swami Sachidananda (SCA)
10:10- 10:50 Group Discussion
11:10 – 12:00pm Yoga Ăsana with Shukun
3:00 – 4:30pm Workshop / Seva with Shivamji
5:00- 6:00pm Discourse with Swami SCA
8:00 – 9:00pm Satsang (Q&A) with Swami SCA
Sunday, May 31
7:00 – 8:00 am Guided Meditation with Swami SCA
9:00 – 10am Discourse with Swami SCA
11:00 – 12pm Discourse with Swami SCA
12:00 – 1:30pm Course Conclusion, Guru Dakshina & Lunch
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

2026 Three-Week Vedanta Course with Swami Tattvavidananda
2026-06-02 09:00 - 2026-06-23 12:00
In-Person and Online
TOPICS:
Īśāvāsya Upaniṣad
and
Gītā-sāra (by Ramana Maharishi)
TEACHER:
Swami Tattvavidananda
VIEW ONLINE:
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DESCRIPTION:
Īśāvāsya Upaniṣad has the special significance of being the only one in the saṁhitā portion of the Śukla Yajur Veda. It
is a focused, complete unfoldment of the nature of the self and one’s identity with Īśvara, resulting in the vision of oneness in which there is no delusion, no sorrow.
SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
All times are Eastern Time (ET, UTC-4)
9:00 am ET- Orientation
9:05 am – 10:15 am Isavasya Upanișad – Class 1
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm – Class 2
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Satsang Q&A
Wednesday – Saturday, June 3 – 6
7:00 am – 8:15 am: Meditation & Isāvāsya Upanișad – Class 1
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Class 2
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Satsang Q&A
Sunday. June 7
7:00 am – 7:25 am: Meditation
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Bhagavad Gita Class I – Chapter 12
11:25 am – 12:25 pm: Iśāvāsya Upanișad
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Satsang Q&A
Monday, June 8
7:00 am -8:15 am: Meditation & Isāvāsya Upanișad – Class 1
11:15 am-12:15 pm: Class 2
No Class after Lunch
Tuesday, June 9
No Classes
Wednesday – Sunday, June 10 – 14
7:00 am – 8:15 am: Meditation & Isavasya Upanișad – Class 1
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Class 2
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Satsang Q&A
Monday, June 15
7:00 am – 8:15 am: Meditation & Iśävasya Upanișad – Class 1
11:15 am – 12:15 pm: – Class 2
No Class after Lunch
Tuesday, June 16
No Classes
Wednesday – Saturday, June 17- 20
7:00 am -8:15 am: Meditation & Iśāvāsya Upanișad – Class 1
4:30 pm -5:30 pm: Class 2
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Satsang Q&A
Sunday, June 21
7:00 am – 7:25 am: Guided Meditation
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Bhagavad Gita Class I – Chapter 12
11:25 am-12:25 pm: Iśāvasya Upanișad
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Satsang Q&A
Monday, June 22
7:00 am – 8:15 am: Meditation & Iśāvasya Upanişad – Class 1
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Class 2
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Satsang Q&A
Tuesday, June 23 – Concluding day
7:00 am – 8:15 am: Meditation & Isavasya Upanişad
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Gurudakshina
REGISTRATION for in-person participation is waiting list only:
Any questions? Contact Karthik (avg.karthikr@gmail.com)
