After returning from a pilgrimage to Babaji’s Cave, Narayani and Shurjo share their experiences and learnings on how life should emulate the principles of pilgrimage.
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Thank You, God, Travel and Pilgrimage
The True Pilgrimage
“Sharing,” Swamiji writes, “is the doorway through which the soul escapes the prison of self-preoccupation. It is one of the clearest paths to God.” Leo Tolstoy tells a story of two old men, lifelong friends from a small village in central Russia. Many years before, they had made a vow to each other, and before God, to make a pilgrimage … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Travel and Pilgrimage
Ananda Village: Miracles All Around!
Who would not want to visit the Ananda village, especially after watching the Finding Happiness movie? By the grace of our gurus and master, I got the opportunity to be at Ananda Village for a few hours on a pleasant Tuesday in March. I started early from San Francisco at 7 am hoping to get to Ananda by 11. The … Read More
Spiritual Community, Travel and Pilgrimage
A Letter from Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi on Their India Trip
Dear Friends, What a wonderful time in India this has been! It’s thrilling to see how each time we return, Ananda’s work, its leaders, new teachers, Kriyabans and devotees, centers, and all aspects have expanded and grown in size and attunement with Master and Swamiji.
A Place Called Ananda, Travel and Pilgrimage
Mt. Tabor, Nazareth, Meggido, Tzfat, Jerusalem
Dear Everyone: Pilgrimage is unpredictable. You leave home with an idea in your mind of what your heart is longing to see, where you expect to have your most meaningful moments. God laughs and gives what He knows you need. I spoke of this trip as going to Jerusalem. Among other reasons, that was why I was so intent on … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Travel and Pilgrimage
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Swami Kriyananda talked with me about moving to India or possibly Italy when I visited India in 2012. I was there to do some creative projects at his request. The first day I met with Swamiji, his opening remarks to me were “Well, how do you like India?” I’d barely seen India. I was sick on the way over and … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Travel and Pilgrimage
Rome, Bethlehem and Galilee
Dear Everyone: I’ll start where we are now. Galilee. Jerusalem is the most dramatic part of the life of Christ, but Galilee is where much of his mission took place. It was here that he “gathered round his chosen few….in their youth, in their joy, all they asked of God was freedom to love.” That’s the whole teaching. And we … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Music and the Arts, Travel and Pilgrimage
Christmas in Pune 2012
One day I was chatting with Swami Kriyananda’s nurse at Ananda Village and I was describing what I’ve done for the Village in terms of our Christmas Eve celebrations. I was hoping to inspire her to attempt the same when she returned to Pune India where Swami resided. She became very excited and suggested that I visit Pune to help … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Travel and Pilgrimage
Ananda Goes to New Zealand
Recently I have been made conscious of a habitual way of thinking. Before, when confronted with something that was impossible to do, I would let everyone know why it couldn’t be accomplished, justifying my decision not to raise my energy. And I have a lot of energy. Up until a month ago, I counted this as a skill and an … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Travel and Pilgrimage
A Letter from Asha: New Zealand Tour
This letter was written by Nayswami Asha on October 29, 2014 while on her trip to New Zealand to give classes and workshops. Dear Friends: We are in the last week of our time here. Inward glimpses of California occasionally break through now, but the best policy is still: “Be here now.” We were warned in advance that New Zealanders … Read More
