OUR HISTORY
Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre
Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre
Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre, Dublin
BEGINNING
A small group of enthusiastic people who were interested in the principles and practices of Vedanta and Yoga came together in Dublin, Ireland, in early 2005. In 2006, Swami Purnananda united this group of like-minded enthusiasts and officially founded the “Institute of United Cultures.” Under his guidance, the group met weekly in private homes.
Subsequently, a resolution was passed by the Institute requesting that the Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math—a worldwide institution that spearheads Vedanta philosophy for humanity irrespective of race, religion, caste, culture, or language—affiliate the Institute with its global network.
Affiliation as branch of Ramakrishna Math
As the Divine would have it, post its affiliation in 2018, this institute evolved and blossomed into Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre. In June 2018, the Centre became an affiliated branch of the Ramakrishna Math, due to Divine grace on the one side and responses from devotees on the other. This not only tied us lovingly to Ireland but also introduced the previously unknown term Vedanta to the Irish Society.
Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre) Dublin, Ireland is a branch of the Ramakrishna Order of India, a worldwide non-political, non-sectarian , spiritual organisation Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886), his spiritual consort Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi (1853-1920) and his chief disciple Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902).
Post its affiliation, Revered Swami Vimokshananda, monk of the Ramakrishna Order, Belur Math served as the first Minister-in-Charge of the society from June 2018 until November 2021. Swami Shantivratananda succeeded him and is presently the Minister in charge and Spiritual Director of the Centre.
The Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre at the "Nivedita House", maintains a Shrine, a Monastery, a Library, a Book Sale and conducts regular Classes & Lectures, spiritual counselling, Retreats and Music and Yoga courses.
Today, the centre is well-received within the Irish society and deeply engaged in contributing to the development of Vedanta, interfaith activities, communal harmony, socio-cultural and spiritual development of the Irish community in general.
Swami Purnananda
Founder Member
Swami Vimokshananda
First Minister In-charge (2018-2021)
Swami Shantivratananda
Present Minister In-charge (2021 onwards)
Our Objectives
Vedanta is the philosophy taught by the Vedas, the most ancient scriptures of India. Its basic teaching is that “every being is potentially divine”. The philosophy is based on the Upanishads, the ‘knowledge’ portion of the Vedas, that teaches that man’s real nature is divine and that the true object of human life is to unfold and manifest this divinity.
Meditation and Yoga are also integral part of every being's pursuit to realize the inner Self. Together, they help to channelize the human mind to a state of higher consciousness.
Vedanta, Meditation and Yoga are at the core of all the principles, practices and teachings of Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre in Ireland.
Under the adept guidance of the Ramakrishna Order, we meticulously conduct various activities aimed at spiritual upliftment and social welfare. The wisdom and inspiration drawn from Sri Ramakrishna and Vedanta form the cornerstone of our center's initiatives.
Meditation and Yoga are also integral part of every being's pursuit to realize the inner Self. Together, they help to channelize the human mind to a state of higher consciousness.
Vedanta, Meditation and Yoga are at the core of all the principles, practices and teachings of Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre in Ireland.
Under the adept guidance of the Ramakrishna Order, we meticulously conduct various activities aimed at spiritual upliftment and social welfare. The wisdom and inspiration drawn from Sri Ramakrishna and Vedanta form the cornerstone of our center's initiatives.
To spread the idea of the potential divinity of every being and how to manifest it through every action and thought.
To spread the idea of the potential divinity of every being and how to manifest it through every action and thought.
To spread the idea of harmony of religions based on Sri Ramakrishna's experience that all religions lead to the realization of the same Reality known by different names in different religions.
To spread the idea of harmony of religions based on Sri Ramakrishna's experience that all religions lead to the realization of the same Reality known by different names in different religions.
To treat all work as worship and service to man as service to God.
To treat all work as worship and service to man as service to God.
To develop a harmonious personality through the combined practice of Bhakti, Jnana, Karma and Raja Yoga.
To develop a harmonious personality through the combined practice of Bhakti, Jnana, Karma and Raja Yoga.
Dissemination, education and enactment of the eternal message of Vedanta principles to humanity without discrimination of race, culture, gender, language, nationality, or religion.
Dissemination, education and enactment of the eternal message of Vedanta principles to humanity without discrimination of race, culture, gender, language, nationality, or religion.
The Society strives to create national awareness of Irish born Sister Nivedita (Margaret Elizabeth Noble) and to promote Her life and teachings in line with the above Vedantic principles.
The Society strives to create national awareness of Irish born Sister Nivedita (Margaret Elizabeth Noble) and to promote Her life and teachings in line with the above Vedantic principles.
The Centre bases its teachings on the System of Vedanta, which combines both religion and philosophy, especially as propounded and practised by Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886), his spiritual consort Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi (1853-1920) and his chief disciple Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902).
The Centre bases its teachings on the System of Vedanta, which combines both religion and philosophy, especially as propounded and practised by Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886), his spiritual consort Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi (1853-1920) and his chief disciple Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902).
Scope of Services
Study consists of reading or hearing, reflecting on and meditating on Vedanta texts; this is facilitated through study groups, workshops, retreats and consultations with competent teachers.
Study consists of reading or hearing, reflecting on and meditating on Vedanta texts; this is facilitated through study groups, workshops, retreats and consultations with competent teachers.
Practice consists of employing individual approaches and methodologies and recognising and serving the Divinity in others. Selfless service to others is facilitated through charitable works and monetary donations to selected educational and charitable organisations.
Practice consists of employing individual approaches and methodologies and recognising and serving the Divinity in others. Selfless service to others is facilitated through charitable works and monetary donations to selected educational and charitable organisations.
The service model attends to the practical needs of people in Ireland for mental and spiritual counselling & guidance, upliftment, as well as solutions to varying personal problems.
The service model attends to the practical needs of people in Ireland for mental and spiritual counselling & guidance, upliftment, as well as solutions to varying personal problems.
The service model attends to the practical needs of people in Ireland for mental and spiritual counselling & guidance, upliftment, as well as solutions to varying personal problems.
