In this talk, Swami Medhananda, a scholar-practitioner, answers the question “Is Vedanta Hindu?” Sri Swamiji explores this thought-provoking subject, examining the historical, philosophical, and spiritual dimensions of Vedanta. Is it exclusively tied to Hinduism, or does it transcend religious boundaries? Discover how Vedanta speaks to seekers of Truth across traditions in this insightful discussion.

Swami Medhananda is a monk of the Ramakrishna Order and an academic philosopher, currently serving as Senior Research Fellow in Philosophy at the Vedanta Society of Southern California in Hollywood. He is also the Hindu Chaplain at UCLA and the University of Southern California.

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