Atmano mokshartham jagat hitaya cha
“For one’s own salvation, and for the welfare of the world.”
“Arise, awake, and stop not until the goal is achieved.”
-Swami Vivekananda
Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of North Carolina is dedicated to the practice and propagation of the ideals of Vedanta as presented to the modern world by Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda. The society is planning to build a new temple at our current beautiful center near Raleigh-Durham Airport where Daily Worship, Classes and Special Poojas are held.
Regular Programs
- Daily (7–8 PM): Arati, Meditation, Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna Reading, Satsang
- Every Monday 6-7 PM group Meditation.
- 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays (10 AM–12 PM): Practical Vedanta Classes for Children (Ages 5+)
- 2nd & 4th Sundays (10:30 AM–12:30 PM): Satsang with Meditation & Reflection
(when no visiting Swami)
Ongoing Online Learning with Ramakrishna Order Monks
- Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna Class – Swami Atmajnanananda (DC):
Fridays @ 8 PM → YouTube Link via vedantadc.org - Interactive Zoom Classes (DC): Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 11 AM
- Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna – Swami Sarvadevananda (Hollywood):
Wednesdays @ 7:30 PM → vedanta.org - Bhagavad Gita – Swami Sarvapriyananda (NY): Fridays @ 7:30 PM → vedantany.org
Universal Temple Update: Moving Forward with Divine Blessings
With Thakur’s grace, the Universal Temple at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Center of NC is steadily progressing. The full permit set has been finalized and shared with the builder, the permit application is under final review, and all necessary approvals are moving forward—marking significant spiritual and practical milestones toward construction. We are deeply honored to have received blessings and encouragement from His Holiness Most Revered Swami Gautamananda ji, President of worldwide Ramakrishna Math and Mission, who has wholeheartedly supported the temple’s vision and name as ” Universal Temple” of Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of NC.
The RKNSNC hosted a ground breaking ceremony for the Universal Temple on Sunday March 9th 2025
Following is a report from ABC News on the groundbreaking ceremony
https://abc11.com/videoClip/16023615
An Opportunity to Support Our Mission:
We invite you to consider supporting the Vedanta Center through sustaining donations and contributions to our temple expansion project.
Sustaining Donations: These contributions are essential to supporting the center’s regular activities and operations. We invite you to become a sustaining donor by committing to a donation of $720 for the year (or $60 per month).
To donate, please visit our website at www.vedantanc.org and click the “Donate” button, or mail a check payable to “RKVSNC” to 3109 Globe Rd, Morrisville, NC 27560.
Temple Expansion Donations: With the exciting progress on our new temple construction, the ground breaking ceremony is on March 9 2025. We invite you to contribute to the Temple Expansion Fund by writing a check with “Temple Expansion” in the memo line and mailing it to the center’s address, or using our PayPal link: Temple Expansion Donation.
Donate Stocks: We are now accepting donations in the form of stocks towards new Temple construction. For more details, please contact Samrat Das at 702-358-6474, Amit Sanyal at 919-412-8304, or email vedantanc@gmail.com.
Your generous support is deeply appreciated and will help us continue to serve the community and build a lasting home for our collective spiritual journey.
The new temple will have:
Shrine of Holy Trio and Prayer Hall
Separate Dining area
A dedicated Monks Quarter.
Paved Parking
Dedicated AV room with state the art Technology.
Possibility of expansion of currently planned 4000 sft to up to 8000 sft in future.
A Vision for a Universal Temple in North Carolina
A heartfelt message from Swami Sarvapriyananda ji is now available on YouTube, following his inspiring visit to North Carolina during our recent Spiritual Festival at Duke University, HSNC, and
NC State from March 28-30, 2025.
In this special video, Swami ji shares a beautiful vision: a Universal Temple—a sanctuary for seekers of all backgrounds, rooted in the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. More than just a place of worship, this will be a space for inner transformation, inclusivity, and spiritual growth for generations to come.
Upcoming Events
June 2025
June 14 th | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Karma Yoga: Work as Worship
Join us for our monthly Karma Yoga session—helping maintain and beautify our center
with devotion and mindfulness. A community lunch will follow.
June 21–22: Swami Ishatmananda ji
Theme: Sri Ramakrishna’s Advice to Householders
Saturday, June 21
7:00 PM – Evening Arati
7:30 PM – Discourse: Session 1
Sunday, June 22
10:40 AM – Choir Group Singing
11:00 AM – Discourse: Session 2
Followed by a Potluck Lunch
June 27–29: Swami Atmajnanananda ji
Retreat Theme: Practical Hints on Meditation
Friday, June 27
7:00 PM – Arati and Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna Reading
Saturday, June 28
11:00 AM – 12.30 pm Session 1 of retreat
Potluck Lunch
2:00 PM – 3.30 pm Session 2 of retreat
Tea & Snacks
Sunday, June 29
10:40 AM – Vedanta Choir Singing
11:00 AM – Final Session of retreat
Followed by a Potluck Lunch
Future Events
- June – 27- 29 Swami Atmajnanananda
- July – 11-12 & 21, 22 – Swami Mahayogananda
- July 12 – 10 AM Gurupurnima puja
- August – Swami Bhaswatananda
- August 16- Krishna Janmashtami
- September – Swami Atmajnanananda and Durga puja September 28
- October 24 – Kali Puja – Swami Nirakarananada
- November – Swami Bhaswatananda
- December – Swami Atmajnanananda and Swami Mahayogananda