Welcome
What is Ananda?
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.
Coming Up
Friday, August 14th
Dinner @ 6 PM
Sign up here for dinner
Guru Kirtan @ 7 PM – Free
Fall Course begins Sept 8
Register now and take advantage of the
Early Bird Discount
New RETREAT!
Register now – space is limited.
More information and register here
Looking for inner peace, calmness and your spiritual connection with all that is?
Learn to Meditate at Ananda – we teach a 2 part class every month.
Begins Aug 19th – second class on Aug 26th
Only $25 Find out more HERE.
Donate your stuff to a non-profit worthy cause!
The Ananda yard sale is a fundraiser for Ananda Portland and we would love to have your beautiful, useful items that are clean and in good shape. We will give you a receipt for your donation. Ananda is a 501(c)(3).
Contact us and arrange for your donation drop-off.
Phone: 503-626-3403
Rise in Freedom: Inspiration to share
Babaji’s Work
ByBadri Matlock
July 27, 2026
One hundred and six years ago, the great Mahavatar Babaji-Krishna visited Yogananda on the eve of…
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Preparing For Hard Times
ByBadri Matlock
July 14, 2026
“You don’t know what a terrible cataclysm is coming!” Imagine the great master Paramhansa Yogananda…
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“Laughter Is Carbonated Holiness.”
BySurendra James Conti
June 9, 2026
That brilliant four-word sentence, written by author Ann Lamott, captures for me the wisdom and joy…
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We Are the Medium. Mind the Message.
BySurendra James Conti
May 26, 2026
The podcast, now a mainstay of app subscribers, has fast risen to widespread popularity as a medium…
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Happy 100th, Swamiji
ByBadri Matlock
May 18, 2026
Dear Swamiji, Happy 100th birthday today, May 19, 2026! On the one hand, it’s hard to believe you…
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It’s Complicated
ByAdam Trowbridge
May 13, 2026
“Would that it were so simple…” is a line from a Coen Brothers movie that’s…
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Spirit and Nature Dancing Together
ByGita Matlock
May 4, 2026
“Spirit and Nature dancing together, Victory to Spirit and victory to Nature, Radhe, Radhe…
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It’s a Zero-Sum Game
BySurendra James Conti
April 28, 2026
Does it bother you that some folks appear to get away with appallingly selfish behavior, as if…
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Everlasting Darshan
ByBadri Matlock
April 21, 2026
This week we honor Swami’s Moksha Day—the sacred anniversary when, thirteen years ago on April 21…
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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.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCn_I9kytxA
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