Online-AN EVENING OF SACRED CHANTING Please Note: This replaces our regular Wednesday evening meditation Dec. 9th. Chanting has the power to transform and uplift the soul, and to open the heart. This evening’s theme is devotion, as we seek to remain in a state of self-offering, openness and receptivity throughout the evening. Join us as we sing beautiful chants, accompanied ... Read More
"When perfect friendship exists, either between two hearts or within a group of hearts in a spiritual organization, such friendship perfects each individual." - Paramhansa Yogananda Join our new, online community! This type of forum is used at several other Ananda centers and offers a simple and wonderful way for members to remain in touch with each other and to ... Read More
Come, Enjoy, Be Inspired! This online event is a space for open discussion based in the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, and for sharing spiritual community with other souls on the path of self-realization. This week’s discussion will focus on the article, “The Science of Happiness: What Makes People Happy?" by Peter Van Houten, MD Read this short article by Dr. ... Read More
The Science of Happiness: What Makes People Happy? Peter Van Houten, MD Over the last two decades, scientists have done considerable research on what makes people happy. This field is known as the science of “positive affect,” and the studies have yielded interesting results. Little change over a lifetime One study looked at how getting involved in a relationship affects ... Read More
Please note: Tonight's meditation has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you next week. During these challenging times we do not need to put our spiritual practice on hold. Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. Paramhansa Yogananda said that next to daily meditation, one of the most important things for a spiritual ... Read More
During these challenging times we do not need to put our spiritual practice on hold. Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. Paramhansa Yogananda said that next to daily meditation, one of the most important things for a spiritual aspirant is “satsang,” “fellowship with other truth seekers.” Add the joy and dynamic energy of ... Read More
Love is a far greater science than any modern science. -Paramhansa Yogananda Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, this is an introduction to the larger 12-week course “The Art & Science of Raja Yoga.” Raja Yoga offers a scientific approach to the spiritual life, with techniques for stilling the mind and expanding our awareness of spiritual realities. It offers ... Read More
Come, Enjoy, Be Inspired! This online event is a space for open discussion based in the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, and for sharing spiritual community with other souls on the path of self-realization. This week’s discussion will focus on the article, “God Is Always More?" by Nayaswami Dharmadevi. Read this short article HERE. To join this discussion January 13, 10:00am, ... Read More
Love is a far greater science than any modern science. -Paramhansa Yogananda Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, this is an introduction to the larger 12-week course “The Art & Science of Raja Yoga.” Raja Yoga offers a scientific approach to the spiritual life, with techniques for stilling the mind and expanding our awareness of spiritual realities. It offers ... Read More
Wonderful online opportunities from Ananda centers worldwide are available daily. Ananda centers worldwide offer online classes led by inspirational leaders from around the globe. New events are added every day. For a general calendar of classes from around the world visit HERE To see a complete list of events from a particular center, visit their individual online calendar. Ananda Thousand ... Read More
