Santa Barbara Vedanta Temple: Sunday Talks
Vedanta Society of Southern California, Santa Barbara 163 episodes Nov 9, 2026
Sunday talks given at the Santa Barbara Vedanta Temple, featuring spiritual and philosophical discussions based on Vedanta teachings. The podcast is hosted by the Vedanta Society of Southern California, Santa Barbara, and is distributed via Acast.
Episodes
Man: the Maker of His Destiny - Swami Vedarupananda
Swami Vedarupananda gave this talk on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Death of the Ego - Swami Arupeshananda
Swami Arupeshananda gave this talk on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aspects of the Divine Mother - Pravrajika Vrajaprana
Pravrajika Vrajaprana gave this talk on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“I am the Born, I am the Unborn” - Swami Sarvadevananda
Swami Sarvadevananda, the Minister in charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California, gave this talk on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Music, Emotions, and Spiritual Practice - Swami Atmavidyananda
Swami Atmavidyananda gave this talk on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the Middle of What? - Swami Chidbrahmananda
Swami Chidbrahmananda gave this talk on Sunday, October 4 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Remember the Ocean and Sail the Waves - Swami Sarvadevananda
Swami Sarvadevananda, the Minister in charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California, gave this talk on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Building Love for Love - Swami Chidbrahmananda
Swami Chidbrahmananda gave this talk on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Power of Divine Attraction - Swami Mahayogananda
Swami Mahayogananda gave this talk on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Three Schools of Vedanta - Swami Vedarupananda
Swami Vedarupananda gave this talk on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Spiritual Practice for Today - Swami Mahayogananda
Swami Mahayogananda gave this talk on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Crossing Maya - Swami Sarvadevananda
Swami Sarvadevananda, the Minister in charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California, gave this talk on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
First Principles - Swami Vedarupananda
Swami Vedarupananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on August 16, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Lord of Love - Pravrajika Vrajaprana
Pravrajika Vrajaprana gave this talk on Sunday August 9, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sabari of Ramayana - Swami Ishtananda
Swami Ishtananda, head of the Vedanta Center St. Petersburg, gave this special talk on Saturday August 8, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who Stole Our Light? - Swami Ishadhyanananda
Swami Ishadhyanananda, the Assistant Minister of the Vedanta Society of Sacramento, gave this talk on Sunday August 2, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Freedom From ________? - Pravrajika Krishnaprana
Pravrajika Krishnaprana gave this talk in the Santa Barbara Temple on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Preparing to Be Available - Swami Chidbrahmananda
Swami Chidbrahmananda gave this talk on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Contemplating Consciousness - Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda, the minister in charge of the Vedanta Society of New York, gave this talk on Saturday July 18, 2026.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Finding Guidance in a Distracting World - Swami Sarvadevananda
Swami Sarvadevananda, the Minister in charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California, gave this talk on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Grief and Spiritual Life - Swami Mahayogananda
Swami Mahayogananda gave this talk on Sunday, July 5, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Uprooting Latent Impressions - Swami Sarvadevananda
Swami Sarvadevananda, the Minister in charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California, gave this talk on Sunday, June 28, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AI, Digital Addiction, and Mental Health - Swami Chidekananda
Swami Chidekananda, Advaita Ashram, India gave this talk "AI, Digital Addiction, and Mental Health: Yogic and Vedantic Solutions" -- on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guest Talk: Sri Ramakrishna’s Advaitic Experience: Swami Tattwamayananda
Swami Tattwamayananda, the minister in charge of the Vedanta Society of Northern California, gave this talk on Saturday, June 20, prior to a potluck dinner in the convent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Moksha Medicine - Swami Vedarupananda
Swami Vedarupananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on June 14, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beyond the Words - Swami Chidbrahmananda
Swami Chidbrahmananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on Sunday June 7, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Karma and Reincarnation - Swami Vedarupananda
Swami Vedarupananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on May 31, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buddha and Shankara - Swami Sarvadevananda
Swami Sarvadevananda, the Minister in charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California, gave this talk on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Karma & Grace: She Takes the Fruits - Swami Mahayogananda
Swami Mahayogananda gave this talk in the Santa Barbara Temple on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gifts of the Mother - Pravrajika Vrajaprana
Pravrajika Vrajaprana gave this talk on Mother's Day, Sunday May 10, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Matter of Insanity - Swami Chidbrahmananda
Swami Chidbrahmananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on May 3, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Better to Have Loved and Lost - Swami Arupeshananda
Swami Arupeshananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on April 26, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Resurrection Within - Swami Sarvadevananda
Swami Sarvadevananda, the Minister in charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California, gave this talk on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple.Audio was not working for the first few minutes of the talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Enjoying Life - The Secret Surprise - Swami Chidbrahmananda
Swami Chidbrahmananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on April 12 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fall for the Highest - Swami Dhyanayogananda
Swami Dhyanayogananda gave this talk in the Santa Barbara Temple on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Puzzle of Personal Identity - Swami Vedarupananda
Swami Vedarupananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on March 29, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meditation: The First Steps - Swami Mahayogananda
Swami Mahayogananda gave this talk in the Santa Barbara Temple on Sunday, March 22, 2026. After the talk, the Q&A offered further practical details. And please visit the YouTube version of this talk to see physical demonstrations of meditation positions (at the beginning of the Q&A). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Three States of Chaitanya - Swami Sarvadevananda
Swami Sarvadevananda, the Minister in charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California, gave this talk on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When Life Feels Like Too Much - Swami Dhyanayogananda
Swami Dhyanayogananda gave this talk in the Santa Barbara Temple on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For the Love of God Part 2 - Pravrajika Krishnaprana
Pravrajika Krishnaprana gave this talk in the Santa Barbara Temple on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Love Without Leashes - Swami Dhyanayogananda
Swami Dhyanayogananda gave this talk in the Santa Barbara Temple on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Peace Pilgrim: An American Vedantin - Swami Medhananda
Swami Medhananda gave this talk in the Santa Barbara Temple on Sunday, February 15, 2026. (there is a slight audio breakup at the end of the Peace Pilgrim's prayer during minute 51). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Practicing Vedanta - Pravrajika Vrajaprana
Pravrajika Vrajaprana gave this talk on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From Cremation Ground to the Heart - Swami Sarvadevananda
Swami Sarvadevananda, the Minister in charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California, gave this talk on Sunday, February 1 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Already Whole - Swami Dhyanayogananda
Swami Dhyanayogananda gave this talk in the Santa Barbara Vedanta Temple on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guru - Swami Chidbrahmananda
Swami Chidbrahmananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on January 18, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Karma/Karma Yoga/Freedom - Pravrajika Krishnaprana
Pravrajika Krishnaprana gave this spiritual talk in the temple on January 11, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Touchstone of the Veda - Swami Vedarupananda
Swami Vedarupananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on January 4 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Unconditional Love of Jesus and Maa Sarada - Swami Sarvadevananda
Swami Sarvadevananda, the Minister in charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California, gave this talk on Sunday, December 29, 2025 in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart - Swami Mahayogananda
Swami Mahayogananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on December 21, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Triumph of Love - Pravrajika Vrajaprana
Pravrajika Vrajaprana gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on December 14, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
To Set My Sail - Swami Chidbrahmananda
Swami Chidbrahmananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on December 7, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Web We Weave - Swami Sarvadevananda
Swami Sarvadevananda, the Minister in charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California, gave this talk on Sunday, November 30, 2025 in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spiritual Bypassing - Swami Dhyanayogananda
Swami Dhyanayogananda gave this talk on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to Eat Humble Pie and Like It - Swami Mahayogananda
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The Impossible Dream - Pravrajika Krishnaprana
Pravrajika Krishnaprana gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on November 9, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the Image of God - Swami Chidbrahmananda
Swami Chidbrahmananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on November 2, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Divine Immerson - Swami Mahayogananda
Swami Mahayogananda gave this talk in the Santa Barbara temple on October 26, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wisdom of the Divine Mother - Pravrajika Vrajaprana
Pravrajika Vrajaprana gave this talk in the Santa Barbara Vedanta Temple on October 19, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Philosophy of Kali Worship - Swami Sarvadevananda
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In-Breath of the Soul - Swami Chidbrahmananda
Swami Chidbrahmananda gave this talk on Sunday, October 6, 2025, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to Worship Divine Mother - Swami Sarvadevananda
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.(Note that the end of the Q and A session is truncated due to audio difficulties). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our Many Selves - Swami Medhananda
Swami Medhananda gave this talk on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Chandi: An Oratorio - Swami Atmavidyananda
Swami Atmavidyananda gave this talk and presentation of the second part of the Chandi: An Oratorio, on Sunday, September 14, 2025.To see the full presentation, with lyrics, see https://www.youtube.com/live/S3dUxGP022E?si=VfknAw8qJjdxs_Z7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vedantism - Swami Vedarupananda
Swami Vedarupananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on September 7, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Chandi: An Oratorio - Swami Atmavidyananda
Swami Atmavidyananda gave this talk and presentation of the first part of The Chandi: An Oratorio, on Sunday, August 31, 2025.To see the full presentation, with lyrics, see https://www.youtube.com/live/cky5vO_uYd8?si=O3ZQP1rFkAAmbsGa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steps to Realization - Swami Vedarupananda
Swami Vedarupananda gave this spiritual talk in the temple on August 24, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Divine Touch of Sri Ramakrishna - Swami Bodhasarananda
We were honored to have Rev. Swami Bodhasarananda, Assistant General Secretary of Belur Math (and long posted at Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati), for this evening talk given on Saturday August 23, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Manifesting Wonders - Swami Dhyanayogananda
Swami Dhyanayogananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on August 17, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Practice is for Now - Swami Chidbrahmananda
Swami Chidbrahmananda gave this talk on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in the Santa Barbara Vedanta Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Three Enemies of Spiritual Life - Swami Sarvadevananda
Swami Sarvadevananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on August 3, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Worldly Contentment and Spiritual Yearning - Swami Sarvadevananda
Swami Sarvadevananda gave this talk in the temple on July 27, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hinduism for Dummies - Swami Medhananda
Swami Medhananda gave a spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on July 20, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Foundations of Vedanta - Pravrajika Gitaprana
Pravrajika Gitaprana, the Resident Minister of Vivekananda Retreat, Ridgely, gave this spiritual talk on Saturday July 19, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Light of Lights - Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda, Head of the Vedanta Society of New York, gave this talk on Monday, July 14, 2025 in the Santa Barbara Vedanta Temple.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Freedom is Non-Attachment - Swami Vedarupananda
Swami Vedarupananda gave this spiritual talk in the temple on July 13, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Story on Stories - Swami Chidbrahmananda
Swami Chidbrahmananda gave this spiritual talk in the temple on July 6, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna with Swami Baneshananda
Special guest Swami Baneshananda, Head, Berlin center, spoke about the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Processes of Purification - Swami Sarvadevananda
Swami Sarvadevananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on June 29, 2025. Swami Sarvadevananada also introduced (50:00) Swami Jnanasudhananda, newly arrived in Southern California from Belur Math headquarters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are You There, God? It's Me, Chat GPT - Swami Medhananda
Swami Medhananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara Temple on June 22, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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