Ananda Thousand Oaks

Fill your mind with me; love me; serve me, worship me always. Seeking me in your heart, you will at last be united with me. –Sri Krishna Rarely in a lifetime does a new spiritual classic appear that has the power to change people’s lives and transform future generations. The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita, explained by Paramhansa Yogananda is ... Read More

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

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 and a growing inner peace to our lives. While its highest and original ... Read More

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

Satsang - सत्संग “Satsang” (Sanskrit) means “fellowship with truth,” but in practice it means “fellowship with other truth seekers.” Paramhansa Yogananda said that next to daily meditation, one of the most important things for a spiritual aspirant is satsang.  Come quietly meditate in a beautiful spiritual space, or share uplifting spiritual conversation. The principles behind satsang are very important. Whenever two ... Read More

Monday mornings: Learn about Ananda's growing community and how Ananda can support your spiritual journey.  Many people feel the need for a stronger inner life but it's often hard to know what to do, where to go, or how to find a community that will work for you personally.  Feel free to ask questions about Ananda, spirituality, the path of ... Read More