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The Vedic Cultural Center is a community services project of ISKCON of Washington (which is a non-profit organization with a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt status). The Vedic Cultural Center is open to all regardless of race, religion, sex, nationality or economic status.

Vedic Cultural Center is dedicated to preserving, practicing, and growing the Vedic tradition for the benefit of younger generation and all people. The Vedas teach that we are all part of one great family with a common origin. Therefore Vedic culture celebrates commonality of all human beings and teaches them to live in harmony with nature by practice of the universal principle of ahimsa or non violence. The Vedas teach: Ohm Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, Sarvesham Svasti Bhavatu Sarvesham Santir Bhavatu Sarvesham Purnam Bhavatu Sarvesham Manglam Bhavatu Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah Sarve Santu Niramayah Sarve Bhadrani Pasyantu Ma Kaschid-Duhkha-Bhag-Bhavet Asato Ma Sadgamaya Tamaso Ma Jyotir-Gamaya Mrityor-Ma Amritam Gumaya Om Shantih Shantih Shantih This means May auspiciousness be unto all; May Peace be unto all; May fullness be unto all: May prosperity be unto all; May all be happy; May all be free from disabilities May all behold what is auspicious: May none suffer from sorrow: Lead me from the unreal to the Real Lead me from darkness to Light Lead me from mortality to Immortality Om Peace ! Peace ! Peace ! Another major theme of the Vedas is para upakar: doing good to others. A premium is put on educational and cultural activities that are beneficial  for the individual and society. The VCC offers many free (or voluntary donation) courses on language, music, dance, arts and crafts, drama, communication skills, philosophy,children s programs,seniors programs and yoga. The center also provides extensive free food distribution through the Food for Life program. The Vedic cultural center practices respect of all people regardless of race or any other material designation because of the divine presence of God in everyone. Education for making enlightened choices in life is the primary goal of the VCC for spreading light and peace in the world. VCC was built during a fifteen month period from April 2007 to July 2008. A large group of sincere people work many years to make the center a reality. The Director of the center is Harry Terhanian. With him is a core group of more than sixty volunteers who dedicate their time, service, and money to manage and expand the activities. Come and join the fun and be a partcicpating volunteer to grow the VCC for the benefit of our children and future generations. Harry Terhanian – 425 246 8436 Mission: To provide an excellent facility for the greater Seattle community to participate in cultural events, seminars, exhibits and festivals that help preserve and promote the traditional Vedic arts, cuisine, music, dance, drama, literature and languages. Vedas are ancient scriptures from India that provide spiritual and material knowledge for the upliftment of all people. Veda means knowledge. This knowledge has been passed down from the very beginning of time. Vedic culture has preserved the principles of right action and right thought that promote peace and social harmony. Modern society can benefit tremendously from the Vedic knowledge and culture. We invite you to connect with the original teachings of the Vedas and enrich your life’s journey with this five thousand year tradition. Vedic life is simple – learn through arts, music, dance and drama while leading a life of social harmony and respect for basic human dignity. Volunteers: • President: Harry Terhanian (Harivilas das ) • Naresh Bhatt • Prashant Sarawade • Anurag Pareek • Muru Subramani • Anjan Chakraborty • Naren Gunna • Ramesh Yerramsetti • Taraka Mukkamala • Bajahari das • Jayendran Srinivasan • Padu Padmanabhan • Gaura Gopal das Program Description: The following are the rooms of the Vedic Cultural Center that are open to the public subject to approval and availability: • Three multi-purpose classrooms with a capacity of 15 people each • One large multi-purpose classroom with a capacity of 30 people • A multi-purpose cultural hall on the first floor with capacity of 150 people Services: Mercy meals delivered: The center provides meals on wheels to seniors who are immobile or otherwise unable to come to the center for food. Please send us an e-mail if you need such meals provided. Teen Feed: Periodically the center conducts the Teen Feed event where local teens are provided with quality food and socially harmonious entertainment using dramas and singing. We have seen that teens that come to such programs have developed better behavior. Distribution of free food at center: Seven days a week the center distributes free food. It is our philosophy that no one within 15 miles of the center should go hungry. Stop by for a meal for lunch or dinner. A typical meal consists of rice, vegetable curry (Sabji) and lentil soup (Dal).