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New Ananda Village Master Plan Passed Unanimously

The new plan that would add up to 100 homes to Ananda Village over the next 25 years was approved today by the Nevada County Board of Supervisors in a 5 to 0 vote.

One of the supervisors said, “I’ve been [connected] with… Ananda since 1988. I can tell you that it is one of the safest places [in the area] to live right now. I would like other places to copy what they do…”, among other positive statements and appreciation.

Music and the Arts

George Harrison, Sgt Peppers & Yogananda

June 1, 1967, the “Summer of Love,” The Beatles released Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. The album was a revolution in music, art and spirit. Four yoga spiritual masters–Paramhansa Yogananda, Swami Sri Yukteswar, Lahiri Mahasaya, and Mahavatar Babaji–appeared in the cover art. Beatle George Harrison led the way, giving away Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi everywhere he traveled. Harrison … Read More

Divine Love

Walking Meditation With Divine Mother

To practice interiorization of the mind during normal waking consciousness, try this walking meditation. Throughout this practice, make it a point to relate to God, to God through Nature, and to your own higher Self. Walk alone, if possible, during this exercise, for its purpose is to interiorize the mind, not to externalize it in the company of others.

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New Online Book

HEAD & HEART is a revolutionary new book about educating happy, academically successful kids. The book is based on the 40-year experience of the Living Wisdom Schools around the world. Read free online.

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Updated: Autobiography of a Yogi in Hindi

We are pleased to announce that the Autobiography of a Yogi is now translated into Hindi. You can purchase a copy here from Ananda Sangha Publications or order it on Amazon.com.

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Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi Traveling in April

This weekend, the first in April, Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi will be giving talks at Ananda Palo Alto. The last weekend in April they will be giving talks at Ananda Los Angeles. In June Jyotish and Devi will be in Seattle and will be in Portland in July. Details