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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

Kirtan & Sangha Dinner

Friday, May 8

6 PM – Monthly Sangha vegetarian dinner. Sign up here

7 PM  – Divine Mother Kirtan

Saturday Seva
Rajarsi Day
Saturday, May 2 @ 8:30 – 1pm
Let’s beautify and uplift joyfully together!
All are welcome. 

Lots of opportunities to work outside in Shanti Garden!

Temple Kitchen Remodel

It’s happening! Our permit came through, the demo has begun.  A crew will be here on 4/25 – 4/26 to do more demolition.

Our usual potluck will not happen this week, but we will plan on an outdoor potlucks until the new kitchen and Sangha Hall is finished. 

Coming to Portland

Nayaswami Devi and Nayaswami Jyotish

June 5 – 7

Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi, leaders of Ananda Worldwide, will be in Portland for a special weekend in June. Be sure to save the date and register for the events of the weekend. 

June 5: Shanti Garden Gala – Yogananda Community Fundraiser

June 6: Spiritual Community Half-Day Retreat

June 6: Q & A Satsang with Jyotish and Devi

June 7: Sunday Service

Coming up at Ananda Village, California

Rise in Freedom: Inspiration to share

Everlasting Darshan

This week we honor Swami’s Moksha Day—the sacred anniversary when, thirteen years ago on April 21...

Nature Befriended

The arrival of spring is accompanied by many glories of the natural world, and the subtle...

The Donkeys and the Apple Cart

In the 4th century AD, deep in the Egyptian desert, travel-weary clergymen ended a long and...

Thoughts of Easter in a Pharisee World

Lent is upon us, Good Friday ahead. You needn’t be a Christian to grasp the season’smeaning...

Mahasamadhi: Yogananda’s Eternal Presence

On March 7th, 1952, Paramahansa Yogananda did not die a normal mortal death. He entered the state of...

Answer The Call

A saintly man once made a solemn vow to God: that no matter the circumstances, whenever the Divine...

On Secret Saints and Snowboarding

In his book, Autobiography of a Yogi, Paramhansa Yogananda describes how many great saints are...

Meditation Renewal

A strong spiritual life is not the product of inspiration alone, but of daily practice and...

Kriya Communities

“If you would be perfect, go, sell what you have, give to the poor, and come, follow me.” (Matthew...

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.