On January 31, 2018, Panduranga (the architect) submitted complete building plans for the Temple of Light at Ananda Village to the local county planning office in order to acquire the requisite construction permit this spring. “It could not have been a smoother process–thanks for all the prayers and light. Full steam ahead!” announced Panduranga to the core planning team here … Read More
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tSIKe0zhGY] Join us and volunteer to build the Temple of Light at Ananda Village. This is a service opportunity and we are working out the logistics so that there are free, low-cost, and premium options to participate. Please register to attend or let us know you’re interested!
Oct 6, 2017 | * I walked to Santiago from France in 37 days! Truly an amazing, blessed, joyful, and insightful pilgrimage. My arrival day had been long – from 8:00am to 5:00pm – of nearly constant walking. My fitbit watch reported 22 miles, and my hips felt like each of my legs could simply disengage from the body. Nevertheless my spirit … Read More
One busy afternoon three days ago, I stood with my colleagues at Ananda Sangha Worldwide, reliving the joys we experienced during Spiritual Renewal Week (SRW) 2017. We unanimously agreed on three things: 1) Each year we think we cannot possibly be more inspired, 2) Each year we think the speakers cannot possibly do better, 3) Each year they do and … Read More
Do you have an item of value? Would you like to auction it for the Temple of Light? Simply visit the Ananda Church of Self-Realization of Nevada County Ebay charity page, list your item on Ebay, and select to Make a Donation in the Selling Preferences section for that item. Ebay will donate the money to Ananda at the time of sale directly. … Read More
My name is Jairam. I operate Ananda’s satellite office at the Pleasant Valley State Prison in Fresno County. I am happy to be with you in this way on this joyous occasion. This gift is being made under the leadership of Jyotish and Devi, and through the guidance and blessings of Swamiji and our Masters. The passage I most frequently … Read More
$1.1 million remains to be raised in the next 25 months. Hear how many friends are getting creative to help raise money and learn how you can be a part of this wondrous adventure to build the Temple of Light at Ananda Village. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pR4A-J82ss&w=560&h=430] Learn more about how to crowdfund for the Temple of Light.
Question: What is crowdfunding? Answer: Crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project or venture by raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet. Question: Is there such a thing as too many people “crowdfunding” at once? Answer: No! Every friend who is raising money towards the Temple of Light is raising energy … Read More
Temples are an outward manifestation of inner communion with the Divine. With their sordid history of coming at great expense and sacrifice, it is no wonder that most of the world’s great spiritual leaders teach us to create a “temple of silence” within, rather than outside ourselves. And yet, temples are more than just buildings, especially when they are filled … Read More
