Spiritualizing Relationships
News About Ananda
Springtime at Ananda Tulip Season Almost Upon Us
What began 40 years ago as a small private garden is now frequently atop Gorgeous Gardens in the West. Visiting the garden is an annual springtime tradition in the Sierra Foothills for over 12000 visitors from as far away as India. Trip Advisor reviewers have made the Crystal Hermitage one of the top three spots to visit around Nevada City. … Read More
Spirituality and Science
The Fault Lies Not in Our Stars
If ignoramuses misread the heavens and see there a scrawl instead of a script, that is to be expected in this imperfect world. One should not dismiss the wisdom with the ‘wise.’ –Swami Sri Yukteswar Paramhansa Yogananda’s guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar, was an astrologer who was critical in his assessment of most astrologers. In addition to the above quote he … Read More
Overcoming Challenging Karma
What Swamiji Taught Me About Karma
News About Ananda
International Wave at Living Wisdom High School
The energy is building for the Living Wisdom High School at Ananda Village. A concerted effort was made in recent months to increase enrollment and expand outreach. The school will now have 4 new international students for the spring semester, three from India and one from Iran. Students who are able to attend the school from other countries will take the blessings of the community … Read More
Spiritual Growth
Inspiration at Will!
Spiritual Growth
Formula For Success (Part 3)
Spiritual Growth
One Moment in the Presence of A Saint
News About Ananda
The Answer Movie Release in India
The Answer will be released in India August 31st, and is already becoming popular with celebrity tweets and mainstream stories across India. The Answer tells the true story of Swami Kriyananda’s experience of discipleship with the yoga spiritual leader Paramhansa Yogananda in California. “It was a story that deserved to be told, especially for the purity of it,” said director … Read More
Spiritual Growth
Kindness Softens the Human Heart
This past weekend I watched “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” an inspiring documentary on the life of Fred Rogers (well known for his children’s show “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood”). I was deeply touched by his life story and especially how he connected with children in a meaningful and uplifting way. Children were drawn to him like a magnet, not because he wore a goofy hat, dressed up, made jokes, or did magic tricks, but because he sincerely cared for them. He …
