This year marks the 125th anniversary of Indian philosopher and spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda’s arrival in the Bay Area. The Vedanta Society, Berkeley, in association with the Indian Consulate General of India in San Francisco, will host an interfaith congregation at the First Unitarian Church of Oakland at 2 pm on February 22. This will be the inaugural event in a series of events celebrating his legacy this year.
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Swami Vivekananda came to the United States in 1893 and was instrumental in introducing the Western world to the principles of Vedanta and yoga. He is best known for his influential speech at the 1893 Parliament of World’s Religions in Chicago where he advocated harmony of religions, self-realization, service, and spirituality, which were important facets of his philosophy.
In the year 1900, Vivekananda arrived in the Bay Area, to deliver a series of eight lectures at the First Unitarian Church in Oakland, which will be the venue for the interfaith congregation and dialog on February 22.
“Swami Vivekananda graced the Bay Area with his powerful presence, leaving an indelible mark on every heart he touched. During this period in 97 days, in seven different locations, he delivered more than 73 lectures that resonated through public halls, churches, and private houses, awakening souls and transforming lives. Let us celebrate this legacy with fervor and immerse ourselves in his teachings” said Swami Prasannatmananda, Swami-in-Charge of the Vedanta Society, Berkeley.
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