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A Handbook of Discipleship by Swami Kriyananda in Hindi

by Radhika Cosley

You can now buy Swami Kriyananda’s book on disicpleship in Hindi online. Learn About: The need for a guru The disciple’s role Life with a spiritual master Attunement with the guru Discipleship to Paramhansa Yogananda Buy Book

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Springtime at Ananda Tulip Festival in the Union Newspaper

by Radhika Cosley

The Union, a newspaper for the Grass Valley and Nevada City area, recently posted two articles about Springtime at Ananda, an annual event at Ananda Village where thousands of tulips bloom at the Crystal Hermitage.

In bloom: Springtime at Ananda: Tulips at Crystal Hermitage Gardens

Just up Highway 49, situated between Tahoe National Forest and the middle fork of the Yuba River, lies the Crystal Hermitage Gardens. Read More

Springtime at Ananda, 17,000 tulips on display

The sun is shining and the tulips are blooming at Ananda Village on the San Juan Ridge, which means it’s that time of year again for volunteers to open the doors of the Crystal Hermitage to the public to take in the peaceful views and take part in the yearly tradition. Read More

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Successful Inner Renewal Week

by Radhika Cosley

Last week we had a very successful and inspiring Inner Renewal week at Ananda Village. New ministers were ordained, new connections made, and hearts uplifted. Videos of some of the events will be posted soon. View pictures.

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Ananda Receives Global Ambassador or Peace Award at the United Nations Church Center

by Radhika Cosley

Ananda receives Global Ambassador Peace Award from the Institute of International Social Development (IISD), an international non-governmental organization (NGO) in special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council at the United Nations. The Spiritual Directors of Ananda, Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi, received the award on November 17, 2017 in the Tillman Chapel at the United Nations Church Center … Read More

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Famous Actor Presented with Affirmations for Self-Healing by Swami Kriyananda

by Radhika Cosley

Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi gave a talk recently in India called “Change Your Destiny through Kriya Yoga.” As part of the event, superstar Sri Rajinikanth, Krishna Sweets Murali, and Sri. D. R. Kaarthikeyan, former Director, CBI were presented with copies of Affirmations for Self-Healing by Swami Kriyananda that had recently been translated into Tamil.

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500 Miles for the Temple of Light

by Radhika Cosley

Sitabai Betts, a resident of Ananda Village, walked from Santiago, Spain to France, a total of 500 miles, in 37 days. She did this in part as a fundraiser for the Ananda Temple of Light. Read More

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Temple of Light Update

by Radhika Cosley

The grading of the temple and parking lot ground for the Temple of Light at Ananda Village is nearly complete. The fill is over 12 feet deep in some areas, so it was a big task. The grading contracts did an excellent job and the final product feels very natural with a nice flow to the Temple entry. Read More

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Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi Live Broadcast Schedule

by Radhika Cosley

Nayaswami Jyotish, spiritual successor to Swami Kriyananda, and his wife Devi, are currently traveling around India giving programs on bringing spirituality into your everyday life. Here is a list of their programs which will be broadcast live. You can also see their full schedule if you would like to attend a program in person.