# Event Details - **Event Name**: Free Advaita Vedanta event in Brighton with Saccidananda Acarya - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Free event in Bright on Thurs, 7th May, 7-9pm, at the Friends Meeting House, Ship Street; Teaching / Q & A / Meditation; all are welcome.About this EventFREE Upadesa Satsanga with Saccidananda Acarya in Brighton, 7 - 9pm, Thursday, 7th of MayAdvaita Vedanta Ashram Europe (AVAE) is hosting a FREE event in Brighton on Thursday, 7th of May, from 7 - 9pm.The location is very central: Friends' Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AFThe event will be presented as follows:– Short traditional discourse on Advaita Vedanta– Guided Vedantic Meditation (Nididhyasanam)– Questions and answers– Deeksha (initiation) for those who are interested and willing to follow certain requirements.All sincere seekers are welcome, whether they are already familiar with Advaita Vedanta, or are keen to find out what traditional Advaita Vedanta is.Please note: we belong to the traditional lineage of Advaita Vedanta, transmitted directly from Ādi Śaṅkarācārya, and before him from his Guru, and his Guru before him, in an unbroken, beginningless paramparā.These teachings have always been offered freely to humanity, and this remains true today. An authentic Guru does not charge for the transmission of the teachings.Sadly, in the modern world, many so-called Gurus commodify Advaita Vedanta - teachings that have been freely given for millennia. More importantly, they present only a fragment of the path, omitting the complete, systematic methodology required by a sincere seeker. In this way, the teachings become incomplete and the seeker is lost. This is especially evident in Neo-Advaita, Neo-Vedanta, and the path of so-called “non-duality.”We therefore offer a different paradigm: the teachings of an authentic, unbroken lineage, grounded in a tried and tested methodology that addresses the whole of the path and has consistently led seekers to Self-realisation. These teachings are offered freely, exactly as they always have been.PRIVATE MEETINGSSincere seekers who would like to meet Saccidananda Acarya privately are warmly invited to arrange a one-on-one meeting with him during his upcoming UK visit.He will be available from the 7th to the 10th of May, and in the early part of the 11th. These individual meetings offer a rare opportunity for direct guidance, specific to the individuals needs.Meetings can take place in any quiet and comfortable environment - such as a park, café, or your own living space - wherever a conducive atmosphere can be found.To arrange a time, please email: ashramingreece@gmail.comKindly include your availability and any preferences you may have, so that we can schedule a suitable meeting.GURU DAKSINAIn alignment with our sacred Guru Paramparā, the nectar of Vedantic knowledge is offered freely, as it has been since beginningless time. This teaching is a gift (vidyā dānam), given without expectation, by a teacher who is a causeless ocean of compassion (ahetuka dayāsindhuḥ).For the student, the natural and fulfilling completion of this sacred exchange is the heartfelt offering of dakṣiṇā—given voluntarily according to one's capacity. This completes the cycle (yajña), transforms the learning into a sāttvic (pure) endeavor, and honors the lineage.Dakṣiṇā is a sacred contribution that supports the preservation of this eternal tradition – helping sustain the teaching lineage and creating opportunities for this wisdom to reach future generations.With this in mind, whoever feels moved to make a heartfelt offering towards the cost of holding this free event, is most welcome to do so.ABOUT SACCIDANANDA ACARYASaccidananda Acarya has sishyas (students) in several countries across the world with whom he has regular private Upadesa Satsangas.He also conducts online Upadesa Satsangas on various essential texts of Advaita Vedanta, such as Tattva Bodha and Ashtavakra Gita, under the guidance and blessings of his Guru, the renowned Advaita Guru Pujya Swami Paramarthananda, who gave Saccidananda Acarya the rare permission to teach using his transcripts as the basis for his teachings.Saccidananda Acarya is also travelling regularly all over the world to teach (always free of charge) whenever there is a request from sincere seekers.For a more extensive biography:https://www.advaitaashrameurope.com/sacchidananda-acharyaWe look forward to seeing you in Brighton! 🙏☺️🕉️https://www.advaitaashrameurope.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brighton-and-hove/free-advaita-vedanta-event-in-brighton-with-saccidananda-acarya/100001985637360798 - **Event Categories**: Meetups, health-wellness, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brighton and Hove - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Ship Street - **lat**: 50.8226714 - **long**: -0.1417804 - **full address**: Ship Street, Ship Street, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Free Advaita Vedanta event in Brighton with Saccidananda Acarya - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3a7c9c41a0050fc409abe25ec424f5f71485a255098b5e63f483b4d2f6b0060a-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd9c0dc-gmir.jpg?v=1774850312 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Free Advaita Vedanta event in Brighton with Saccidananda Acarya being held? - **A:** Free Advaita Vedanta event in Brighton with Saccidananda Acarya takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Ship Street, Ship Street, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Free Advaita Vedanta event in Brighton with Saccidananda Acarya? - **A:** Free Advaita Vedanta event in Brighton with Saccidananda Acarya is organized by Advaita Vedanta Ashram Europe. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Free Advaita Vedanta event in Brighton with Saccidananda Acarya is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brighton and Hove, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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