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What is Ananda?
Ananda is a global spiritual movement based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the great spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi, who showed how everyone can realize God in their daily lives as a tangible, loving reality.
Learn more about Ananda and our spiritual lineage.
Coming Up
New Year Kirtan
Friday, January 9 @ 7 PM
Join us for the first kirtan of the year! Fill your heart with a new year of devotion and joy.
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Sangha Dinner
Friday, January 9 @ 6 PM
This month: Baked Potato Bar, Salad, Dessert
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Rise in Freedom: Inspiration to share
The Altar of the New Year
ByBadri Matlock
December 31, 2025
The sun has now set on 2025, and the horizons of 2026 are opening bright and broad before us. It is…
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Christmas Through Yogananda’s Eyes
ByGita Matlock
December 9, 2025
“From today until Christmas pray deep and long until every day becomes a true Christmas day of…
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Yogananda India Pilgrimage #2
ByBadri Matlock
November 14, 2025
A mild typhoon preceded our arrival in Puri via the Bhubaneshwar airport in the state of Odisha. The…
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Yogananda India Pilgrimage #1
ByBadri Matlock
October 28, 2025
A fiery floating lantern and popping fireworks adorn the cacophonous festival of thousands…
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The War in Portland
ByBadri Matlock
October 8, 2025
Our humble and beautiful city of Portland, Oregon, is once again making national news with politics…
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But WHY?!
ByAdam Trowbridge
October 1, 2025
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Life Is a Stream Dream
BySurendra James Conti
September 9, 2025
One of the oldest pieces of American music, which is still sung today, is a simple littleditty that…
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Eyes on the Prize
BySurendra James Conti
August 15, 2025
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The Power of Aum
BySaranya Bredahl
August 5, 2025
Aum Christ, Amen; Aum Christ Aum. Aum Christ, Amen, Aum Christ Aum. —Festival of Light…
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Are you inspired by what Ananda offers? Ananda exists because of the support of truth seekers around the world. Please consider donating to enable us to continue to share the light. Enjoy this short inspiring video from Asha Nayaswami on tithing and money magnetism.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCn_I9kytxA