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Hindu Temple • Santa Cruz, CA

Society of Abidance in Truth (SAT Temple)

SAT Temple is a spiritual center consecrated to Advaita Vedanta teachings, especially those of Sri Ramana Maharshi, focusing on Self-Knowledge and Self-Realization through Self-Inquiry.

About Society of Abidance in Truth (SAT Temple)

SAT Temple is dedicated to the teachings of Advaita Vedanta as revealed by Sri Ramana Maharshi, emphasizing non-dual Self-Knowledge and Self-Realization. The temple offers spiritual practices like Self-Inquiry, meditation, satsangs, and events for absorption in Self-Knowledge. It welcomes all who seek these teachings, guided by sages such as Ribhu, Adi Sankara, and Sri Ramana Maharshi.

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Self-Realization Retreat (temple open only for retreat participants)

Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Santa Cruz, CA

The date of September 1st is when Sri Ramana Maharshi arrived at Arunachala, steadily abiding in and as the Self, where he would henceforth reveal the highest Nondual Truth with teachings of Self-Knowledge, showing the primary means of the path of Knowledge – Self-inquiry. This retreat, which includes the celebration of that holy day, focuses on the Maharshi’s teachings contained within Atma Vidya, Ekatma Pancakam, and other short texts, with spiritual instruction about these teachings, and much time for silent meditation. This retreat is an immersion in the fusion of Knowledge and devotion.

Self-Realization Retreat (temple open only for retreat participants)

Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Santa Cruz, CA

The date of September 1st is when Sri Ramana Maharshi arrived at Arunachala, steadily abiding in and as the Self, where he would henceforth reveal the highest Nondual Truth with teachings of Self-Knowledge, showing the primary means of the path of Knowledge – Self-inquiry. This retreat, which includes the celebration of that holy day, focuses on the Maharshi’s teachings contained within Atma Vidya, Ekatma Pancakam, and other short texts, with spiritual instruction about these teachings, and much time for silent meditation. This retreat is an immersion in the fusion of Knowledge and devotion.

Self-Realization Retreat (temple open only for retreat participants)

Sun, Aug 30, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Santa Cruz, CA

The date of September 1st is when Sri Ramana Maharshi arrived at Arunachala, steadily abiding in and as the Self, where he would henceforth reveal the highest Nondual Truth with teachings of Self-Knowledge, showing the primary means of the path of Knowledge – Self-inquiry. This retreat, which includes the celebration of that holy day, focuses on the Maharshi’s teachings contained within Atma Vidya, Ekatma Pancakam, and other short texts, with spiritual instruction about these teachings, and much time for silent meditation. This retreat is an immersion in the fusion of Knowledge and devotion.

Sri Ramana’s Arrival at Arunachala

Tue, Sep 1, 2026 · 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Santa Cruz, CA

Meditation, reading of Sri Ramana’s words, devotional singing of bhajans, and puja to Sri Ramana Maharshi

Janmastami

Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Santa Cruz, CA

Meditation, readings, puja with singing of bhajans to Lord Krishna

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