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
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
Atha Yoga Anushasanam: And now we come to the study of Yoga. Patanjali 1.1 Paramhansa Yogananda said that God made delusion charming, otherwise, who would be interested in it? How do we escape from the delusion? Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga is valuable because his descriptions of what spiritual freedom looks like are so clear. Through his explanations, we understand how to ... Read More
Come experience the true blessings and joy of the season. Hosted by Nayaswamis Narayan and Dharmadevi, Spiritual Directors, Ananda Los Angeles. So many times Christmas becomes all about the hustle and bustle of shopping, gift-giving, & commercialism. Let us instead lift up our hearts in a “Festival of Light” service. The essence of this ceremony has been passed down from ... Read More
We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. Everyone in the world is on a spiritual path but are we all aware of that, and what does this mean? This class offers plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion. Come enjoy a cup of tea as we explore: What is our ... Read More
Happiness is the greatest Divine birthright - the buried treasure of my soul. -Paramhansa Yogananda Paramhansa Yogananda said that if you want to succeed in meditation, you must develop devotion. But people who aren’t particularly devotional by nature often wonder, “What is devotion and how do I practice it?” Swami Kriyananda gave us an important key when he described devotion ... Read More
