From Joy, I Came, For Joy I Live, In Sacred Joy I Melt! -Paramhansa Yogananda Hosted by Nayaswami Devarshi Paramhansa Yogananda, as the young Mukunda, was chided by the saintly Bhaduri Mahasaya, “You go often into the silence, but have you developed anubhava ?” Master remarked that, “He was reminding me to love God more than meditation. “Do not mistake ... Read More
What is Meditation? Meditation is a technique for personal growth that has been practiced for thousands of years around the world with repeatable results. There is no aspect of your life that cannot be improved by meditation, whether it be in business, relationships, health, or developing any personal quality, such as willpower. The highest purpose of meditation, however, ... Read More
"Music has the power to change consciousness." Swami Kriyananda Swami Kriyananda composed over 400 musical works. He said he composed "with the purpose of raising peoples consciousness." The beautiful melodies, he said, are what speaks most deeply to us and represent our inner aspirations. Often Swami simply woke in the morning with new, musical pieces ready to be put on ... Read More
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. All Ananda events have been moved online. Visit link on our homepage to view all Ananda worldwide online opportunities. The greater the will, the greater the flow of energy We’re coming into an age when the medical profession is realizing that energy is the real healer. In this workshop you will learn how to serve ... Read More
The soul loves to meditate, for in contact with the Spirit lies its greatest joy -Paramhansa Yogananda We'll begin this evening with Paramhansa Yogananda’s energization exercises followed by group chanting, leading us into silent meditation. Afterward, remain online and enjoy Satsang (good company) as we support and catch up with each other. Meet new people or catch up with old friends! This is ... Read More
This is an urgent note to all those who have enjoyed time at, and have benefited from the Ananda Thousand Oaks Center and from the powerful teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. During these challenging times I believe it would be a wonderful gift to support the center with a donation helping cover the rent and ongoing expenses. Ananda has provided a ... Read More
A full Week of Inspiration & Spiritual Friendship Spiritual Renewal Week is an annual event held in August at Ananda Village where devotees from all over the world gather together for a week of inspiration and spiritual friendship. The mornings are filled with classes by some of our most knowledgeable and experienced teachers, and the evenings are filled with music, ... Read More
You are not the result of your circumstances, your karma draws circumstances to you This evening we will discuss: What is the purpose of karma and where does it come from? How our energy flows harmoniously and disharmoniously How can our jeeva (Sanskrit for soul) participate in this world without creating new karma Chakras and how they relate to reincarnation ... Read More
We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. We are constantly gaining understanding of the world around us. But have we gained understanding of our own inner self? What is our true nature? We are all seeking happiness. How does spirituality help us find that happiness within? This is an introduction ... Read More
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