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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...

Hope For a Better World
Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi Visit Portland
April 11th – April 13th 

Find Out More HERE

Nayaswami Pranaba and Nayaswami Parvati
Saturday, March 22nd 
10 AM @ Portland Temple

Register HERE

 

Saturday Evening Satsang @ 7pm
in the Ananda Community Chapel
More Info HERE

 

Rise in Freedom: Inspiration to share

Meditation Micronutrients

Yogananda advises using good habits to replace our bad habits. With this in mind, I use an app to...

You’re Not Here for That…

I’ll admit that there are times when I wish I could just speak to God directly, like having a...

Hope For A Better World: Spiritual Community

When: Friday, April 11th | 7:00pm: Free Where: New Renaissance Bookstore1338 NW 23rd Ave. Portland...

Small Things

In Michelle Obama’s most recent book The Light We Carry she recalls how she dealt with the early...

Through The Storms

Recent years and present times have seen the storms of the pandemic, natural and manmade disasters...

When We Lose

This is day two of a devastating fire event in Southern California. As I watch the suffering on the...

Who Did God Vote For?

Author’s Note: Any opinion expressed in this article is solely and entirely the opinion of the...

The Inner Door

It’s now Christmas time: the greatest, most holy time of year. We celebrate with so many...

First Things First

Jesus said, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added unto you.” He...

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.