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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.

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Coming Up

New Year Kirtan
Friday, January 9 @ 7 PM
Join us for the first kirtan of the year! Fill your heart with a new year of devotion and joy.
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Sangha Dinner
Friday, January 9 @ 6 PM
This month:  Baked Potato Bar, Salad, Dessert
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Rise in Freedom: Inspiration to share

Many Are the Ways

“Seek ye first the kingdom of God.” In these few words, Jesus was offering his single most important...

The Altar of the New Year

The sun has now set on 2025, and the horizons of 2026 are opening bright and broad before us. It is...

Christmas Through Yogananda’s Eyes

“From today until Christmas pray deep and long until every day becomes a true Christmas day of...

Yogananda India Pilgrimage #2

A mild typhoon preceded our arrival in Puri via the Bhubaneshwar airport in the state of Odisha. The...

Yogananda India Pilgrimage #1

A fiery floating lantern and popping fireworks adorn the cacophonous festival of thousands...

The War in Portland

Our humble and beautiful city of Portland, Oregon, is once again making national news with politics...

Life Is a Stream Dream

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

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.