Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission
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Non- Governmental and Other Organisations
- Hinduism
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Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission, PO Belur Math 711202, Dist. Howrah, West Bengal, India
Vedanta Society of N California, 2323 Vallejo Street, 94123, San Francisco, CA, USA
Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Gol Park, 700029, Kolkata, India
Vedanta Gesellschaft, Pestalozzistrasse 2, 63165 Muehlheim/Main, Germany
Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa, 8 Montreal Road, Glen Anil, PO Box 40002, Red Hill, Durban 4071 South Africa
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English, Bengali, Hindi, Russian, Chinese, German, local and national languages also used.- Show
Aim
Spread the idea of the potential divinity of every being and how to manifest it through every action and thought; spread the idea of harmony of religions based on Sri Ramakrishna's experience that all religions lead to the realisation of the same Reality known by different names in different religions; honour and revere the founders of all world religions such as Buddha, Christ, and Mohammed; treat all work as worship, and service to man as service to God; make all possible attempts to alleviate human suffering by spreading education, rendering medical services, extending help to villagers through rural development centres, etc.; work for the all-round welfare of humanity, especially for the uplift of the poor and the downtrodden; develop harmonious personalities by the combined practise of Jnana, Bhakti, Yoga, and Karma.
History
Brought into existence by Sri Ramakrishna (1836-1886), a 19th century saint from Bengal and his chief disciple, Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902). The Math and Mission together comprises the Ramakrishna Movement which is also referred to as the Vedanta Movement. Registered in 1901.
IRD Activities
- Spiritual and Cultural Services
Both the Math and the Mission centres lay emphasis on the dissemination of the spiritual and cultural ideals of India. Through various types of activities, they try to give a practical shape to the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, especially that all religions are true. The centres establish real points of contact among people of different faiths through a large number of libraries, lectures, seminars, symposiums, youth camps, Balak Sanghas, regular classes, public celebrations, occasional exhibitions, screening films on religious and cultural values, etc.
Main Focus Countries of Activities
World