Yogananda’s Vision for Community in Portland
For over 30 years, the Ananda Portland Community has been a living expression of Paramhansa Yogananda’s dream of “world brotherhood colonies”—spiritual, cooperative communities based on simple living, high thinking, and divine friendship.
Today, we face an unexpected and significant transition. Due to changes in our long-standing property management arrangement, we are no longer managing the property that has been our home for decades. While the situation is evolving, one thing remains unshakable: our commitment to Yogananda’s vision here in Portland.
Whether our path leads us to restore our presence at this location or to create a new expression of community elsewhere, now is the time to gather our energy and resources to ensure that this ideal not only survives—but thrives—for generations to come.
The Yogananda Community Fund
The Yogananda Community Fund was launched to prepare for exactly this moment. Its purpose is simple: to provide the resources needed to secure and sustain a spiritual home for Ananda Portland in alignment with our ideals.
Our approach has two parts:
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Donations – Support the eventual purchase of property for community use, repayment of friendly loans, and other steps toward stable, values-aligned ownership.
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Friendly Loan Commitments – At this stage, simply expressions of interest, helping us assess available resources for the unfolding vision. Loan terms will be flexible and tailored to each lender.
Why This Matters
Our vision is not tied to a single piece of land—it is rooted in the people, ideals, and spiritual principles that make Ananda Portland what it is. This is about more than property and buildings—it is about sustaining a place where truth-seekers can live, grow, and share in the joy of Self-Realization.
We will continue to move forward with transparency, cooperation, and dedication to our highest ideals. Your friendship, support, and energy are essential on this journey.
Be Part of the Next Chapter
🌟 Donate – Give to the Yogananda Community Fund to help secure the future of Ananda Portland.
🤝 Offer a Friendly Loan – Let us know if you might be willing to lend toward a future property purchase. This is only a commitment of interest at this time.
💬 Connect with Us – Reach out with your questions, ideas, and encouragement.
Together, we can help usher Yogananda’s vision for spiritual community in Portland into its next chapter.
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