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What is Ananda?

Autobiography of a Yogi

Ananda is a global spiritual movement based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the great spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi, who showed how everyone can realize God in their daily lives as a tangible, loving reality.

Learn more about Ananda and our spiritual lineage.

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Coming Up

Nayaswami Shanti Rubenstone and Brahmacharini Lakshmi LaPine
visit Ananda Portland!

September 26 – 28 

Learn more and register for their programs on Friday and Saturday

 

Rise in Freedom: Inspiration to share

Life Is a Stream Dream

One of the oldest pieces of American music, which is still sung today, is a simple littleditty that...

Eyes on the Prize

We live in a world that celebrates multi-tasking. Getting hired for any management position seems to...

The Power of Aum

Aum Christ, Amen; Aum Christ Aum. Aum Christ, Amen, Aum Christ Aum. —Festival of Light...

How to Prepare for Losing Your Mind

“Learn to behave,” Sri Yukteswar admonished. I picture his stern countenancepunctuating his words...

Your True Self

“This above all: to thine own self be true,And it must follow, as the night the day,Thou canst not...

Who Knows?

“Knowledge is power,” said Napoleon. Was he right? Well, that depends on what you know, as opposed...

The Great Pool of Consciousness

I don’t remember much from my childhood, but I have a clear memory of being a young...

The Gifts and Growth of Community Living at Ananda

At Ananda, we often speak of the blessings that come from living in intentional communities rooted...

We Who Measure 

Do you judge? Of course, you do. Judging is how we compare and contrast, how we choose between this...

Donate Today ~ Thank You!

Are you inspired by what Ananda offers? Ananda exists because of the support of truth seekers around the world. Please consider donating to enable us to continue to share the light. Enjoy this short inspiring video from Asha Nayaswami on tithing and money magnetism.