Calendar of Events

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

Peace on Earth. Before clicking away from this page, please listen to the beautiful rendition of Peace, Peace, Peace, linked below. Peace, Peace, Peace is simple to learn by ear, particularly with help from Emma, our amazing choir director. Attend a rehearsal this Wed. evening, Dec. 8, 5:45-6:15, prior to our regular Wed. eve. meditation. Everyone is welcome and encouraged ... Read More

Man comes here  for the sole purpose of learning to break the cords that bind his soul. -Paramhansa Yogananda Come enjoy a cup of tea in a casual environment. Topics discussed will include:  What is our Soul purpose? Am I more than this physical body? Spirituality versus religion Tools to bring deeper joy into our every day lives Open time for questions   Ananda ... Read More