Clarity Magazine, Spiritualizing Relationships

Are You a True Friend?

Wherever there is a lonely heart or a weeping brother by the wayside, and your heart goes out to that soul, you have expanded your consciousness toward true, infinite Christ consciousness.

Clarity Magazine, Daily Life

Book and Movie Recommendations

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A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Community

Group Discussion: How Did You Find Ananda?

How did you come on to the spiritual path, and find Ananda? Was it by reading Autobiography of a Yogi? Was there a single event, or many long years of searching? A favorite pastime at Ananda is listening to these stories, as they are always inspiring, and often quite fascinating. Please share your own story in the comments, and enjoy … Read More

A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Growth

Group Discussion: How Do You Practice God’s Presence?

What do you do to think of God, remember Him, or feel Him with you during your daily activities?

Please add your experience in the comments below — or reply to the suggestions of others!

News About Ananda

“Thank You, Master”: Ananda’s Spanish Ministry in 2011

Recently I found myself reading the last article about Ananda’s Spanish Ministry written in 2008, and felt maybe it was time that I gave another report. The last visit I took to Mexico was a three-week trip to Monterrey, Lazaro Cardenas, Edo. Mexico, and Guadalajara. What a blessing it is to serve devotees in Mexico. Their deep devotion moves the … Read More

A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Community

Young Adults of Ananda: An Interview with Kamran Matlock

Question: How did you become interested in following the spiritual path? Answer: I was interested in consciousness, and wanted to know how to use more of my brain and unlock the potentials of body and mind. I got into the Indian philosophy when I read Autobiography of a Yogi. I wanted to do a meditation retreat, so I went to the Living with Spirit … Read More

News About Ananda

In Memoriam: Nayaswami Maria

With joy and gratitude for her life, we want to tell you about the passing of Nayaswami Maria. Many of you may know her through the creative and inspiring work she did on the Ananda website for the past five years. Maria died peacefully at her home at Ananda Village on Tuesday, December 7 at 3:33 pm, only three weeks … Read More

News About Ananda

Spiritual Anniversary Message, 2010

Dear friends and well-wishers: This letter will be, for me, a very important one. I hope it will be important also for you. I believe you will find it interesting, full of (I hope) fascinating news, fun to read, but perhaps also a little shocking. This Sunday, September 12, will be my 62nd spiritual anniversary. Sixty-two years ago, also on … Read More

A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Community

Happy Birthday, Swamiji!

May 19 is Swami Kriyananda’s 84th birthday. We invite you to post your greetings and birthday wishes for him here. Thank you, Ananda Sangha Worldwide.