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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...
Hope For a Better World
Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi Visit Portland
April 11th – April 13th
Nayaswami Pranaba and Nayaswami Parvati
Saturday, March 22nd
10 AM @ Portland Temple
Saturday Evening Satsang @ 7pm
in the Ananda Community Chapel
More Info HERE
Rise in Freedom: Inspiration to share
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Jesus said, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added unto you.” He...

























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