Spiritual Growth

The Joy of Seclusion

“What do you do for fun?” This question was posed to me by a friend during his visit to Los Angeles. I found myself grasping for an answer to not seem totally boring, “Well… we go to the movies sometimes, umm… and we play tennis every now and then…” I was at a loss. I hadn’t stopped long enough to … Read More

Daily Meditator, Meditation

The Importance of Relaxation

Hold to the great calmness you feel during and after this practice. Cling to that peace as long as possible.

Daily Life, Divine Love, Thank You, God

You Can’t Drive Out the Darkness with a Stick

Christmas at Ananda’s Living Wisdom School Friend, Late in December Ananda’s Living Wisdom School let out for Christmas vacation. The magic of Christ-love was everywhere: colorful lights in windows, on trees; warm fires indoors; a growing sense of universal family. The next day would be the annual eight-hour meditation, all of us gathered in honor of the tradition started by … Read More

News About Ananda

Successful Talk in Singapore

A recent talk by Nayaswami Devarshi in Singapore on Kriya Yoga and Divine Will Healing drew 160 people. Ananda is just beginning to share Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings in Singapore so this is a big success.

Daily Meditator, Meditation

Heaven and Earth

Paramhansa Yogananda came to the West to show us how we can attain the state of yoga-union with God. He taught that our true home is not the mud of this earth, but the light of heaven. He described earth as that which is finite, fleeting, temporary, and giving pseudo-happiness, and heaven as that which is eternal, permanent, and giving … Read More

News About Ananda

New Temple of Light Campaign

We have just launched a campaign to build a new temple at Ananda Village. You can learn more at our website.