A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Community

Kolkatta Pilgrimage-Land of the Yogi

Ever since I have been on this path after reading Autobiography of Yogi my utmost desire was to visit all the places mentioned in that book, at least those which are in India. Guruji once again heeded my prayer. I received an email from Ananda for a Kolkata pilgrimage. I must say the email was very clear and well drafted … Read More

A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Community, Spiritual Growth

Edit Your Life

Inner Renewal Week, a month ago, focused on life, death and rebirth, viewing our ultimate transition as a “final exam” we might prepare for now. One tip, for me, stood out: Review your life, but focus on the happy memories and experiences. Since going through hospice with my partner Ken in 1998, I’ve been a “student of death,” so to … Read More

Daily Meditator, Meditation

Contentment Is the Supreme Virtue

Whatever comes of itself, let it come, but I am ever content in my inner heart. —Swami Kriyananda “When you can be happy in the present,” Paramhansa Yogananda said, “then you have God.” I experienced this truth one day after losing my way in the mountains. It was late spring, and snow still covered the Sierra Nevada high country. While … Read More

Spiritual Community, Yoga Philosophy

Some Great Purpose

A friend of ours recently showed us a wonderful quote that we wanted to share with you: When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds: Your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties, and talents become alive, and you … Read More