A Place Called Ananda, Ananda Writers Group, Spiritual Community, Spiritual Growth

How Relationships Help Us to Grow – Even the Hard Ones

Some might say relationships are a distraction on the path to God. There was a time when I thought this was true. Ram Gopal, the sleepless saint from Paramhansa Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi had a strong impact on my earlier opinions about this with his personal story: For twenty years I occupied a secret grotto, meditating eighteen hours a … Read More

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Dedication of the Pavilion of Gratitude at Ananda Village

The Ananda Janaka Foundation supports Ananda’s overall mission through Estate Gift Planning. It has established the Pavilion of Gratitude for the benefit of those who draw spiritual support from Ananda. Further development of this special area will come from Memorial donations. To make a Memorial Donation for the benefit of the Pavilion, please visit us at: https://www.ananda.org/janaka-foundation/ananda-remembers/ or by check … Read More

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Ananda Europa: Our Story

Ananda Europa’s presentation video at the 50th anniversary of Ananda. Over 30 years of history in Europa, this is Ananda Europa!

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Living Wisdom School at Ananda Village

Watch this beautiful new video of the Ananda Village Living Wisdom School: We are a child-centered, nonsectarian, consciousness-based private pre-K thru High School nestled in the heart of Ananda Village on the San Juan Ridge. School starts Wednesday, September 4th, so call now to tour our campus and meet our teachers! All are welcome. (530) 478-7640 or visit us at www.livingwisdom.org … Read More

A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Community, Spiritual Growth

In the Flow of Energy and Grace

Kalidas shares an uplifting story about learning to recognize and accept the flow of energy and grace. He says that “the liberating power of faith is obscured by our doubts and resistance to His will in our lives. Swami Kriyananda said, “Faith is my armor.” Faith is the constant assurance that nothing is out of order, that God is in charge. “‘

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Paramhansa Yogananda Talks About Spiritual Communities

THE VISION Paramhansa Yogananda: “Brotherhood is an ideal better understood by example than precept! A small harmonious group may inspire other ideal communities over the earth. “Far into the night my dear friend – the first Kriya Yogi in America – discussed with me the need for world colonies founded on a spiritual basis. Man is a soul, not an institution; his inner reforms … Read More