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Foundational Texts of Indian Philosophy

Foundational Texts of Indian Philosophy

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 Indian Philosophy, spanning over more than six thousand years, represents a unique intellectual, cultural and spiritual heritage of human civilization. It is not only “love of learning” (as philosophy is usually defined) or just an intellectual journey in search of the highest truths of life and existence, but it is also a quest for their practical realization in our everyday life. The different schools of Indian philosophy were established by great preceptors from time immemorial to enable their students to manifest the highest ethical and spiritual values in their lives.

In interpreting the doctrines of particular schools of thought I have attempted to keep in touch with their respective foundational texts in Sanskrit or, in dealing with the Buddhist schools, with the texts in Pali.

In phase 1 we will be discussing the different schools of Vedanta (one of the ‘Āstika Darśana’s) beginning with Advaita, to be followed by the schools of Ramanuja, Madhva, Vallabha, Nimbarka, Baladeva, and others.

Please continue to monitor our website for the latest information, and please email temple@sfvedanta.org for any inquiries.

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    Aug 18 2025
    The Foundational Texts of Indian Philosophy - Buddhism by Swami Tattwamayananda ji
    (Hosted by the Stanford Hindu Students Association)
    Sundays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. PDT
    Classes will be held only online each Sunday evening.
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    Zoom Link will be available on our Website.
    Podcast: https://sfvedanta.org/podcast/
    Description:
    Indian Philosophy, spanning over more than six thousand years, represents a unique intellectual, cultural and spiritual heritage of human civilization. It is not only “love of learning” (as philosophy is usually defined) or just an intellectual journey in search of the highest truths of life and existence, but it is also a quest for their practical realization in our everyday life. The different schools of Indian philosophy were established by great preceptors from time immemorial to enable their students to manifest the highest ethical and spiritual values in their lives.
    In interpreting the doctrines of particular schools of thought I have attempted to keep in touch with their respective foundational texts in Sanskrit or, in dealing with the Buddhist schools, with the texts in Pali.
    In phase 1 we will be discussing the different schools of Vedanta (one of the ‘Āstika Darśana’s) beginning with Advaita, to be followed by the schools of Ramanuja, Madhva, Vallabha, Nimbarka, Baladeva, and others.
    Please continue to monitor our website for the latest information, and please email temple@sfvedanta.org for any inquiries.
    Vedanta Society of Northern California
    Contact Us:
    Email: temple@sfvedanta.org
    Website: sfvedanta.org
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    1 hr and 14 mins
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    106. Buddhism: Yogachara | Swami Tattwamayananda
    Aug 18 2025
    The Foundational Texts of Indian Philosophy - Buddhism by Swami Tattwamayananda ji
    (Hosted by the Stanford Hindu Students Association)
    Sundays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. PDT
    Classes will be held only online each Sunday evening.
    YouTube Link
    Facebook
    Zoom Link will be available on our Website.
    Podcast: https://sfvedanta.org/podcast/
    Description:
    Indian Philosophy, spanning over more than six thousand years, represents a unique intellectual, cultural and spiritual heritage of human civilization. It is not only “love of learning” (as philosophy is usually defined) or just an intellectual journey in search of the highest truths of life and existence, but it is also a quest for their practical realization in our everyday life. The different schools of Indian philosophy were established by great preceptors from time immemorial to enable their students to manifest the highest ethical and spiritual values in their lives.
    In interpreting the doctrines of particular schools of thought I have attempted to keep in touch with their respective foundational texts in Sanskrit or, in dealing with the Buddhist schools, with the texts in Pali.
    In phase 1 we will be discussing the different schools of Vedanta (one of the ‘Āstika Darśana’s) beginning with Advaita, to be followed by the schools of Ramanuja, Madhva, Vallabha, Nimbarka, Baladeva, and others.
    Please continue to monitor our website for the latest information, and please email temple@sfvedanta.org for any inquiries.
    Vedanta Society of Northern California
    Contact Us:
    Email: temple@sfvedanta.org
    Website: sfvedanta.org
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    The Foundational Texts of Indian Philosophy - Buddhism by Swami Tattwamayananda ji
    (Hosted by the Stanford Hindu Students Association)
    Sundays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. PDT
    Classes will be held only online each Sunday evening.
    YouTube Link
    Facebook
    Zoom Link will be available on our Website.
    Podcast: https://sfvedanta.org/podcast/
    Description:
    Indian Philosophy, spanning over more than six thousand years, represents a unique intellectual, cultural and spiritual heritage of human civilization. It is not only “love of learning” (as philosophy is usually defined) or just an intellectual journey in search of the highest truths of life and existence, but it is also a quest for their practical realization in our everyday life. The different schools of Indian philosophy were established by great preceptors from time immemorial to enable their students to manifest the highest ethical and spiritual values in their lives.
    In interpreting the doctrines of particular schools of thought I have attempted to keep in touch with their respective foundational texts in Sanskrit or, in dealing with the Buddhist schools, with the texts in Pali.
    In phase 1 we will be discussing the different schools of Vedanta (one of the ‘Āstika Darśana’s) beginning with Advaita, to be followed by the schools of Ramanuja, Madhva, Vallabha, Nimbarka, Baladeva, and others.
    Please continue to monitor our website for the latest information, and please email temple@sfvedanta.org for any inquiries.
    Vedanta Society of Northern California
    Contact Us:
    Email: temple@sfvedanta.org
    Website: sfvedanta.org
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 31 mins
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