Now playing… The Inner Kingdom
Ananda Sunday Services, 2008
Every Sunday morning Ananda Village residents and guests meet for meditation, chanting, readings, and a sermon by one of the Ananda ministers. You are invited to join us either online, or in real time and space.
The Divine Ascension
December 28, 2008
Ministers: Anandi and Bharat Cornell
Let us leave behind our accomplishments and disappointments of the past year, and draw on the consciousness of Divine Incarnations.
—Anandi Cornell
Christmas Service: What Was the Star of Bethlehem?
December 21, 2008
Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak
The birth of our innate spiritual consciousness takes place at the Christ Center, which we behold in meditation as a star within the forehead.
—Jyotish Novak
Music by Ananda Choir Performed at Christmas Service
Living in the Presence of God
December 14, 2008
Ministers: Sudarshan and Savitri Simpson
God is in me. I will start my search for Him by becoming centered in my Higher Self within.
—Savitri Simpson
What Is It, to Fail Spiritually?
December 7, 2008
Ministers: Dave and Maria Warner
The first duty of a devotee is to escape the bondage of delusion, and help others to escape.
—Maria Warner
The Law of Karma — Bondage, or Soul-Release?
November 30, 2008
Ministers: Pranaba and Parvati Hansen
When we learn from the tests brought to us by our past actions, we are able to move past all karmic limitations.
—Pranaba Hansen
Reincarnation: The Spiral Staircase
November 23, 2008
Ministers: Nitai Deranja, Latika Parojinog
Without the concept of reincarnation, the absurdities of life don’t make much sense.
—Nitai Deranja
The Promise of the Scriptures
November 16, 2008
Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak
Each one of us is uniquely precious to, and loved by God.
—Devi Novak
Faith Is a Call to Prayer; Prayer Is a Call to Faith
November 9, 2008
Ministers: Peter and Catherine Van Houten
We call on, and are responded to, by one of the great rivers of consciousness that flow through the universe.
—Catherine Van Houten
Why Tell God Anything, When He Knows Everything? Why Offer God Anything, When He Has Everything?
November 2, 2008
Ministers: Bharat and Anandi Cornell
Every time we meditate, we show our desire to unite ourselves with the great Spirit of God.
—Bharat
What Is the Best Way to Pray?
October 26, 2008
Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak
If we know how to pray, what should we pray for? Generally speaking, it should be for something beyond this world of matter: the right consciousness.
—Jyotish
First Things First
October 19, 2008
Ministers: Bharat and Anandi Cornell
It can be humbling at first, in meditation, to see how little control we have over the mind. But if we keep our practice steadfast, it will transform our lives.
—Anandi
Victory Demands the Courage of Convictions!
October 12, 2008
Ministers: Peter and Margarita Goering
The world is gripped in a lot of fear right now. But as long as we know that peace and joy come from within, we will be fine in the crises.
—Peter
In Surrender Lies Victory
October 5, 2008
Ministers: Peter and Catherine Van Houten
We have to make the effort to relax the ego. Realize that there’s something much greater than we are. We need to become that. In that lies our freedom.
—Peter
Many Are the Pathways to Truth
September 28, 2008
Ministers: Pranaba and Parvati Hansen
Be aware of the choices you make in your spiritual life. Make sure they lead you to ever greater inner freedom.
—Parvati
Intuition Is Simple: The Intellect Is Complex
September 21, 2008
Ministers: Devi and Jyotish Novak
You have to find the joy all the time. It’s an act of will power. You choose it over and over again.
—Devi
Truth Invites; It Never Commands
September 14, 2008
Minister: Swami Kriyananda
Withdraw from being affected by either good or evil. Whenever anything happens to you, be even-minded and cheerful.
—Swami Kriyananda
Ego — Friend or Foe?
September 7, 2008
Ministers: Peter and Margarita Goering
Sometimes the fog of the ego lifts up like the mist on the mountain, and your soul stands revealed in all its glory. Remember those moments.
—Peter
Who Are True Christians?
August 31, 2008
Ministers: David and Asha Praver
Jesus said, 'That which I do ye shall do also.' It is the mark of a great master to transfer his consciousness onto receptive disciples.
—Asha
How Should We Meet Our Tests?
August 24, 2008
Ministers: Parvati and Pranaba Hansen
Does Satan Exist?
August 17, 2008
Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak
Does God Hide the Truth?
August 10, 2008
Ministers: Anandi and Bharat Cornell
How Democratic Is Truth?
August 3, 2008
Ministers: Dave and Maria Warner
Do You Need a Guru?
July 27, 2008
Ministers: Gyandev and Diksha McCord
Self-Effort, Too, Is Needed
July 20, 2008
Ministers: Nitai Deranja and Hassi Bazan
Self-Reliance vs. Self-Reliance
July 13, 2008
Ministers: Anandi and Bharat Cornell
Abiding in God
July 6, 2008
Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak
The Redeeming Light
June 29, 2008
Ministers: Anandi and Bharat Cornell
The Eternal Now
June 22, 2008
Minister: Swami Kriyananda
How Devotees Rise
June 15, 2008
Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak
Why Do Devotees Fall?
June 8, 2008
Ministers: Pranaba and Parvati Hansen
The Inner Kingdom
June 1, 2008
Ministers: Nitai Deranja and Latika Parojinog
The Best Way to Worship
May 25, 2008
Ministers: Dave and Maria Warner
Activity vs. Inner Communion
May 18, 2008
Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak
The Secret of Right Action
May 11, 2008
Ministers: Peter and Catherine Van Houten
Perfection Is Self-Transcendence
May 4, 2008
Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak
How High Should We Aspire?
April 27, 2008
Ministers: Bharat and Anandi Cornell
To Each According to His Faith
April 20, 2008
Ministers: Pranaba Hansen and Anandi Cornell
Deeds vs. Intentions
April 13, 2008
Ministers: Devi and Jyotish Novak
We Are Children of the Light
April 6, 2008
Ministers: Nitai Deranja and Seva Wiberg
Reason vs. Intuition
March 30, 2008
Ministers: Savitri and Sudarshan Simpson
Resurrection for Every Soul
March 23, 2008 (Easter)
Ministers: Devi and Jyotish Novak
Who Is This Son of Man?
March 16, 2008 (Palm Sunday)
Ministers: Bharat and Anandi Cornell
Dogmatism vs. Common Sense
March 9, 2008
Ministers: Catherine and Peter Van Houten
By Thinking Can We Arrive at Understanding?
March 2, 2008
Ministers: Parvati and Pranaba Hansen
Can Man See God?
February 24, 2008
Ministers: Bharat and Anandi Cornell
The Law Is Perfected in Love
February 17, 2008
Ministers: Peter and Catherine Van Houten
The Importance of Soul-Receptivity
February 10, 2008
Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak
The Mystery of Avatara, or Divine Incarnation
February 3, 2008
Ministers: Pranaba and Parvati Hansen
The Infinite Christ
January 27, 2008
Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak
Is God Present Even There, Where There Is Ignorance?
January 20, 2008
Ministers: Dave and Maria Warner
Did God Create the Universe — or Become It?
January 6
Ministers: Peter and Catherine Van Houten
At the Heart of Silence — the Eternal Word
January 6, 2008
Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak
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