A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Community, Spiritual Growth

A New-Age Monastery in a Spiritual Community

After hearing of my decision to embark on this time as monk, a friend here at Ananda Village sent me an excerpt of a talk by Swami Kriyananda where he talks about monasticism. He starts by explaining how it fits into the community of Ananda as a whole. “I feel that spiritual communities need a monastery to set the example … Read More

A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Growth, Travel and Pilgrimage

Vacationing with Spirit

While we live at Ananda Village, when we vacation (as opposed to seclusion), we like to travel and see other parts of the country and world. Currently we are traveling in the Southwest U.S. backroads, towing a travel trailer with our pickup which gives us a little sanctuary with our vibration. I have never visited much of this area before … Read More

A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Growth

That Tiny, Boasting Masquerader

Recently, before a group sadhana one morning, a friend read a beautiful poem from Whispers from Eternity by Paramhansa Yogananda, edited by Swami Kriyananda. It touched me very deeply. It is amazing how answers can come to us when we are listening and ready to accept and learn. I had been going along having great meditations, feeling very free and … Read More