The truth simply is. It cannot be voted into existence. It must be perceived by every individual in the changeless Self within. -Paramhansa Yogananda The Art & Science of Raja Yoga: Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. Twelve Saturdays beginning January 29, 2022. Register now for this online series! One of Ananda's most popular offerings, Raja Yoga offers a ... Read More
Dear friends, Let’s establish a vibrant Google Group for Ananda Thousand Oaks members old and new. This will be a place to share inspirational thoughts, prayers, common spiritual challenges and goals. Most importantly, sharing our journeys will deepen our sense of spiritual community and spiritual family. To join the Ananda Thousand Oaks Google Group, simply search for Ananda Thousand Oaks ... Read More
"Divine Mother, I offer to Thee the fruit of my labors. Bless this offering, that it serve as a channel of Thy Light to truth-seeking souls everywhere. Aum" Dear Soul friends, With the coming of this new year, comes the chance to re‘new’ ourselves. To re‘new’ especially our energy and our commitment. January 5th marked the auspicious day of the ... 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
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
Seldom do men realize how often God heeds their prayers. He is not partial to a few, but listens to everyone who approaches Him trustingly. -Swi. Sri Yukteswar Based on Sri Yukteswar’s book The Holy Science, each month Nayaswami Narayan will discuss another of the spiritual principles that govern the expansion of human consciousness, including practical advice about applying these principles ... Read More
Hosted by Nayaswamis Narayan & Dharmadevi, Spiritual Directors, Ananda Los Angeles. With special guest Shanti Rubenstone, M.D., Spiritual Director, Ananda Palo Alto. March 18, 6:00pm - March 20, 1:00pm Location: Ananda Temecula Farm 46035 Calle Jardin, Temecula, CA 92590 This event is sponsored by Ananda Los Angeles. Visit HERE for complete details. Ph. Ananda Los Angeles: (310) 396-9900 ... Read More
Kriya Yoga is far more than a meditation technique. Paramhansa Yogananda said that Kriya Yoga is the most effective path available for helping one to reach the goal of "Yoga," union with the Divine. Growing spiritually on the path of Kriya Yoga requires more than just knowledge of and practice of the techniques. It is a way of life. Based ... Read More
INVICTUS - An inspiring, true story. PG-13, 2009, Biography/Drama, 2h 14m Directed by Clint Eastwood, INVICTUS follows the fall of apartheid when newly elected President Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) faces a South Africa that is racially and economically divided. Believing he can unite his countrymen through the universal language of sport, Mandela joins forces with Francois Pienaar (Matt ... Read More
Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. -Paramhansa Yogananda Join special guest Nayaswami Dhyana for Sunday Service, April 24 at Ananda Los Angeles. Ananda services include music, group chanting and meditation, an inspirational talk drawn from the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, and a unique blessing ceremony called the Festival of Light. They are joyful and ... Read More
