- Abhedashram - http://www.abhedashram.org
Centre for spiritual studies near Welshpool in the UK, established by H. H. Shrimad Svami Sadananda Sarasvati in the tradition of Shankara.
- Center For Traditional Vedanta - http://www.pramana.org
An educational research organization dedicated to preserving and documenting the teaching tradition (sampradaya) of Advaita Vedanta. Aligned with CTV research efforts, the vision of the Center is to offer seminars and critical publications towards the continuation and contextualization of Advaita Sampradaya, especially in the United States
- School of Economic Science - http://www.schooleconomicscience.org/
Teaches Samkhya influenced Advaita, with particular emphasis on karma yoga, at locations around the world. TM is introduced after two years. Also a world-class centre for the study of Sanskrit.
- Shanti Sadan Yoga Centre - http://www.shanti-sadan.org
Traditional yoga of self-knowledge (adhyatma yoga), based on the spiritual philosophy of non-duality (advaita vedanta). Universal teaching for people from any religious or scientific background, or none. Events, magazine, bookshop.
- Leela Foundation - http://www.leela.org
dedicated to world peace and freedom through universal Self-realization, founded by Enneagram teacher Eli Jaxon-Bear, in the lineage of Ramana Maharshi and H. W. L. Poonjaji. Schedule, essays and talks, retreats.
- The Sambodh Society - http://www.sambodh.com
Details of events organised throughout the US and of publications of the society, formed by Swami Bodhananda Saraswati.
- Arsha Vidya Gurukulam - Institute of Vedanta and Sanskrit - http://www.arshavidya.org/
Arsha Vidya means the knowledge flowing from the Rishis - the great seers of ancient India. Arsha Vidya Gurukulam offers Indians and Westerners alike an opportunity to study the profound spiritual knowledge of the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Brahma-sutras, and other classical Vedic texts.
- Society of Abidance in Truth - http://www.satramana.org
SAT teaches the practice of Ramana Maharshi's self-inquiry. Teaching is done by two self-realized sages, Nome and Russel Smith. Schedules, events, retreats.
- AHAM Retreat and Training Center - http://www.aham.com
The 'Association of Happiness for All Mankind' - teaching according to Ramana Maharshi, based in North Carolina.
- YogaAdvaita.org - http://www.yogaadvaita.org/
The Advaita Yoga Ashrama was set up to spread the teachings of yoga and advaita according to the lineage of Sri Swami Sivananda. The site introduces many aspects of Advaita and gives details of activities and retreats at affiliated centers throughout the world.
- Yoga Malika - http://www.yogamalika.org/
Guided by Swami Dayananda Saraswati and Swami Paramarthananda Saraswati in Chennai India, provides classes in Vedanta, and books and cassettes. Some talks may be downloaded and a few are also available in Real Audio format.
- Friends of the Heart - http://www.katiedavis.org/friendsoftheheart.html
Our mission as a scholarship fund is to assist people who may not otherwise have the resources and therefore access to teachers and events that support their awakening.
- Vedanta Life Institute - http://www.vedanta-edu.org
Founded by Sri Parthasarathy, the 'Vedanta Academy', near Mumbai in India, offers a three year residential course on Vedanta, based on study, contemplation and practice. It is open to those aged 16 - 30. Short-term, practical residential courses are also available for business men and professionals on topics such as stress and time management. Books may also be purchased (though not by credit card) and there are Vedantic Centres at various locations around the world.
- Zoe [Life] Foundation - http://www.zoelife.nu
Details of Mens Groups, Womens Circles and individual sessions exploring spiritual development with Sandford (Vartman) and Susanna Thorlind (and others). Some articles also presented.
- Aloha Satsang - http://home.earthlink.net/~alohasatsang/
Free meetings in Honolulu. Site contains a clear article on Advaita, an interview of Sri Poonja by Catherine Ingram, links and details of forthcoming events.
- Saraswati Society - http://www.saraswati.soc.btinternet.co.uk/
Thi organisation has held satsang in Sutton, Surrey for the past 15 years. They combine Sufi teaching with Advaita and practise Mevlevi whirling (Sema) to traditional music along with meditation and teaching from the Bhagavad Gita.
- Vedic Foundation - http://www.geocities.com/vedicfoundation/
International School of Vedic Studies offers a 12 year program for students between 8-10 years of age, located near Rishikesh and the Himalayas It is a residential program and is absolutely free.
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