The soul loves to meditate, for in contact with the Spirit lies its greatest joy. -Paramhansa Yogananda Still your mind and rejuvenate your spirit before rushing off to begin your day. Enjoy the calmness of deep inner silence and re-connect with your true reality…..the soul’s ever-existing Peace. We’ll begin with a prayer at 5:30am, followed by a chant then a period ... Read More
Ananda's annual BBQ - come together in joy. Share an afternoon filled with great vegetarian food, swimming, and community. Location: private home.
Ananda is Community. Come enjoy a cup of tea in a casual environment. Feel free to ask questions, learn more about Ananda, spirituality, and the path of Self-realization. All are welcome. Ananda is a non-profit, nonsectarian center for meditation, spiritual growth, and community, based on the teachings of the Self-realized Master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Date/Time: Oct 11, 6pm-7pm Location: Ananda Thousand ... Read More
“ ...you realize that all along there was something tremendous within you, and you did not know it. ” — Paramhansa Yogananda This special event will be hosted by Rammurti and Sita Reed, Senior Ministers and Lightbearers for Ananda. With decades of experience in this path, Rammurti and Sita share their loving hearts and wisdom with all whom they encounter. In ... Read More
It’s not the "WHAT," but the "HOW!" -Swami Kriyananda The Ananda Thousand Oaks community is coming together in joyful, selfless service. Please join us Sunday, Oct. 24 at 9:30 a.m. as we clean the new center and fill it with love. Seva is serving others without selfish motive or desire for recognition. Whatever we do in life, if we do ... Read More
Experience the joy and dynamic energy of group meditations Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. It gives direct, intuitive experience of higher realities, and is the cornerstone of true spirituality. It also brings balance, rest, and a growing inner peace. While its highest and original purpose is ... Read More
Meditation is both an art and a science. It is a technique for personal growth that has been practiced for thousands of years around the world with repeatable results. It is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. It gives direct, intuitive experience of higher realities, and is the cornerstone of true spirituality. There is no ... Read More
What is the greater purpose of our life? Why are we here? Do we really have a plan for our lives that involves more than making money, achieving a material goal and hoping happiness follows? Our Soul has a greater purpose. How do we find and achieve that? We have each already tasted that happiness but are challenged to remain ... Read More
Helping others in our neighborhood builds a stronger community. Ananda Thousand Oaks is holding a “Winter Coats & Warm Socks" drive. Do you have a coat in your closet that doesn't really get warn? Please deliver used or new coats, and/or new socks to Ananda Thousand Oaks during any regularly scheduled Wednesday evening meditation or other event through December 1. ... Read More
Give me your heart because I have already given you mine. -Krishna to Arjuna This six-week series based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda is step 3 in the path of Kriya Yoga. You will discuss: Do you need a Guru What is a Guru disciple relationship How to draw on the Guru’s power The importance of attunement Discipleship ... Read More
