Thursday night concert during Ananda’s 50th anniversary celebration, with Ananda’s international choir, instrumental pieces and dance. Performed in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village. Program: Brave Were the People Brothers (Fratelli) Life Is Beautiful Channels Quando mi sveglio (I Will Always Think of Thee) Life Is a Dream Home Is a Green Hill I Live Without Fear Cloisters Invocation … Read More
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Dance of the Woodland Devas
Episode 14
Watch this beautiful dance by Ananda members during Thursday night’s concert at Ananda’s 50th anniversary celebration. The song “Woodland Devas” is composed by Swami Kriyananda. Recorded in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village.
Life Is the Quest for Joy
Episode 15
(Download MP3) Composition by Swami Kriyananda. One melody, with variations, hauntingly describes the human condition: love, hope, aspiration, courage, disappointment, and sorrow all directed toward life’s universal goal: joy. This is a new kind of music: in the tradition of classical music, but not constrained by classical structures. Transcending the emotions and the intellect, it uplifts the mind to a level of … Read More
Swami Kriyananda and Ananda’s Place in World Consciousness
Episode 17
(Download MP3) Friday morning class during Ananda’s 50th anniversary celebration, including a talk by our dear friend and “spiritual brother” of Swami Kriyananda, D.R. Kaarthikeyan, an ambassador for world peace, as well as Nayaswami Dharmadas, Narya, and Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi. Recorded in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village.
Meet Ananda India
Episode 18
(Download MP3) Friday afternoon class in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village during Ananda’s 50th anniversary celebration week. Members from Ananda India share about the experiences and the vision of Ananda in India.
An Evening in India and with Swami Kriyananda
Episode 19
(Download MP3) Friday evening program during Ananda’s 50th anniversary celebration, including Indian dance, devotional chanting led by guests from India, and videos by Swami Kriyananda. Recorded in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village.
Jai Guru Omkara Dance
Episode 20
Watch this beautiful dance to the powerful Shiva chant “Jai Guru Omkara” with Ananda members during Friday evening’s program at Ananda’s 50th anniversary celebration. Recorded in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village.
Temple of Light: A Dedication for All World Religions and for Interfaith Unity
Episode 22
(Download MP3) On Saturday, July 6, 2019, of the 50th Anniversary of Ananda celebration, there was a panel of eight spiritual leaders representing the various world religions. We have built niches into the outer walls of Temple of Light and placed there sacred religious symbols, making the temple truly a temple of all religions, as Paramhansa Yogananda did with his temples, which … Read More
Temple of Light: Highlights from the Dedication for All World Religions and Interfaith Unity
Episode 27
(Download MP3) On Saturday, July 6, 2019, of the 50th Anniversary of Ananda celebration, there was a panel of eight spiritual leaders representing the various world religions. We have built niches into the outer walls of Temple of Light and placed there sacred religious symbols, making the temple truly a temple of all religions, as Paramhansa Yogananda did with his temples, which … Read More
Meet the Builders of the Ananda Temple of Light
Episode 29
(Download MP3) Watch the architect and builders share their experiences in building this beautiful temple. Saturday afternoon program during Ananda’s 50th anniversary celebration, recorded in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village.
Celebrating the Light
Episode 30
(Download MP3) Watch the beautiful Temple of Light dedication celebration at Ananda Village, Saturday evening, July 6th, 2019. It begins with a joyful procession, a special blessing for the temple and the world, uplifting choir music and a beautiful arati ceremony of celebrating the Light. With Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi and many hundreds of devotees.
Hymn to Brahma
Episode 33
Invocation to the Gurus, from Yogananda’s Cosmic Chants (1938 edition) Recorded Monday, July 1st, 2019 with Nayaswami Dharmadas and Nirmala and many other musicians during the kirtan in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village during Ananda’s 50th anniversary celebration.
