2026 Memorial Day Weekend Vedanta Course
2026-05-22 20:00 - 2026-05-25 12:30 (America/New_York) | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
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:
Click HERE for online access by donation
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

Pradosham Abhisheka, Puja and Arati
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, 2026-08-10 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-08-25 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-09-08 17:15 - 18:45 and 14 more dates
In-Person and Online
Dakshinamurti Temple
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
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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
Course Booklet PDF with Transliteration
Course Booklet PDF with Devanagiri
TOPICS:
Īśāvāsya Upaniṣad
and
Gītā-sāra (by Ramana Maharishi)
TEACHER:
Swami Tattvavidananda
VIEW ONLINE:
Click HERE for online access by donation
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, June 10
9:00 – 10:00 am: Class 1
4:30 – 5:30 pm: Class 2
7:30 – 8:30 pm: Satsang Q&A
Thursday – Sunday, June 11 – 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, June 17
9:00 – 10:00 am: Class 1
4:30 – 5:30 pm: Class 2
7:30 – 8:30 pm: Satsang Q&A
Thursday – Saturday, June 18- 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)
