Sung by Dambara Begley in October 2022, in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village Lyrics: 1. Guide me, Lord, throughout this day; In all I do, in all I say. Tell me when I go astray; Hold me in Thy light. 2. Help me see that happiness Comes not with wanting more, but less. Teach me all my friends … Read More
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Talks with Ananda Pioneers: Nayaswami Durga
Nayaswami Durga shares with Dambara on June 16th, 2022. Enjoy these beautiful interviews by Dambara, who talks with the founders of Ananda Village, a spiritual community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas in Northern California. Ananda has grown now to many communities and centers around the world, and inspires thousands of people every day in their spiritual life. The … Read More
Meditation and Kriya Yoga: Tools for Upliftment
With Nayaswami Hriman, Nayaswami Jaya, Nayaswami Pranaba, Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi, recorded during Ananda’s Spiritual Renewal Week Friday July 1, 2022. Join your energy with hundreds of truth seekers, and strengthen the Divine light within yourself and the world over. We all have a role to play in the upliftment of consciousness. When we uplift ourselves, we open a … Read More
Karma as the Cosmic Teacher
Nayaswami Jyotish gives a clear and profound class about the law of karma and inspiring tips to overcome one’s own karma during his Sunday Service at Ananda Village, November 27th 2022. You can find the complete talk here.
The Law of Karma: Bondage or Soul Release? (With Nayaswami Jyotish)
Sunday Service with Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi at Ananda Village, recorded November 27th 2022. When “bad” things keep happening to us, it may feel like life is unfair. In this Sunday Service Nayaswami Jyotish explains the law of karma and describes it as an individualized lesson plan. He shares how we can best learn the lessons from our lesson … Read More
Talks with Ananda Pioneers: Nayaswami Gloria
Nayaswami Gloria shares with Dambara on May 2nd, 2022. Enjoy these beautiful interviews by Dambara, who talks with the founders of Ananda Village, a spiritual community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas in Northern California. Ananda has grown now to many communities and centers around the world, and inspires thousands of people every day in their spiritual life. The … Read More
Attunement with the Guru—Key to Higher Consciousness
Swami Kriyananda remembered, “All the time when Master was with us, he would say, “Be in tune, be in tune.” He talked about it as the most important thing he could give to us, because through that attunement he is able to inspire us with the right decisions, the right understanding, in every situation.” Through attunement we can learn how … Read More
Sacred Chants of Yogananda and Kriyananda
Kirtan recorded in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village, November 11 2022. Chants: – Lord , I Am Thine (by Swami Kriyananda) – What is this Life? (by Swami Kriyananda) – From Joy I Came (words by Paramhansa Yogananda, music by Swami Kriyananda) – Door of My Heart (Paramhansa Yogananda) – Blue Lotus Feet (Paramhansa Yogananda) – In the … Read More
The Essence of Thanksgiving (by Swami Kriyananda)
The Essence of Thanksgiving – love God in the same spirit in which He gives to us. What we can be most thankful for is the opportunity to serve God. Swami Kriyananda reminds us not to measure our spiritual lives by the gifts God gives us, but by what we are willing to give to God. The capacity for being … Read More
How Can We Remain Even-Minded and Cheerful in All Circumstance?
In this power-packed virtual talk, Nayaswami Jaya, one of Ananda’s founding members, addresses real spiritual questions. He is joined by his wife Sadhanda Devi. Among the questions: “To be a yogi, do I have turn my back on the world?” “We can be interested and involved in God’s creation, but we have to remember the Creator!” “How do I deal … Read More
