Construction, News, The Project

The Story Begins

“What is Ananda’s biggest priority project in the coming years?” I asked in my first planning meeting with Ananda’s Spiritual Directors, Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi, whom I joyfully serve in my role as fundraiser for Ananda. “The Temple of Light at Ananda Village,” came the resounding answer from across the table. “It’s long overdue.” This was 2015 and I was new … Read More

Inspirations of Light, News, The Project

Fifty Years in the Making

Through the decades since Ananda’s founding, the vision for a temple as the heart of Ananda Village and the worldwide movement has always been there. Dusting off the original site plan for the Expanding Light Retreat, submitted to Nevada County officials by Jaya Helin and Hunter Black back in 1989, one can see the outline for a temple at nearly the … Read More