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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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Inspiration and Fun!

Coming Up

Palm Sunday 
March 30th 

Fire & Purification Ceremonies @ 9 am
Service @ 10 am 

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

The Donkeys and the Apple Cart

The Donkeys and the Apple Cart

ByBadri Matlock March 19, 2026
In the 4th century AD, deep in the Egyptian desert, travel-weary clergymen ended a long and...
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Thoughts of Easter in a Pharisee World

Thoughts of Easter in a Pharisee World

BySurendra James Conti March 10, 2026
Lent is upon us, Good Friday ahead. You needn’t be a Christian to grasp the season’smeaning...
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Mahasamadhi: Yogananda’s Eternal Presence

Mahasamadhi: Yogananda’s Eternal Presence

ByBadri Matlock March 4, 2026
On March 7th, 1952, Paramahansa Yogananda did not die a normal mortal death. He entered the state of...
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Answer The Call

Answer The Call

ByBadri Matlock February 11, 2026
A saintly man once made a solemn vow to God: that no matter the circumstances, whenever the Divine...
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On Secret Saints and Snowboarding

On Secret Saints and Snowboarding

ByAdam Trowbridge February 5, 2026
In his book, Autobiography of a Yogi, Paramhansa Yogananda describes how many great saints are...
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Meditation Renewal

Meditation Renewal

ByBadri Matlock January 28, 2026
A strong spiritual life is not the product of inspiration alone, but of daily practice and...
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Kriya Communities

Kriya Communities

ByBadri Matlock January 14, 2026
“If you would be perfect, go, sell what you have, give to the poor, and come, follow me.” (Matthew...
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Many Are the Ways

Many Are the Ways

BySurendra James Conti January 8, 2026
“Seek ye first the kingdom of God.” In these few words, Jesus was offering his single most important...
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The Altar of the New Year

The Altar of the New Year

ByBadri Matlock December 31, 2025
The sun has now set on 2025, and the horizons of 2026 are opening bright and broad before us. It is...
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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.