What is Ananda Sangha?

A movement based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda that helps you bring God into your life through meditation and spiritual living.

Inner Renewal Weekend

19–20 February, Gurgaon

Enjoy a weekend of meditation, chanting, practical and inspiring classes, satsang and more with Swami Kriyananda, guests Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi, spiritual directors of Ananda Worldwide and Ananda India's Spiritual directors, Nayaswami Dharmadas and Nayaswami Nirmala. More details.

Mahasamadhi Weekend

5–7 March, Pune

Swami Kriyananda will join us as we honor the Mahasamadhi of Paramhansa Yogananda with a weekend in Pune on Ananda Sangha's new land where our kriya yoga community is being built. Join us for classes, meditation, yoga postures and satsang this weekend. (Timings and more details to be announced soon.)

Satsangs Now in Delhi and Noida!

Every Sunday, 10:00–11:00 am

Please join us for Sunday morning satsangs in Delhi and, beginning 31 January, in Noida. Noida will also be holding a free "How To Meditate" class from 11:00–11:25 am following each satsang. Location details on NCR classes, satsangs and news page.

New: Much-Enhanced Online "Lessons in Meditation (Level 1) Course"

If you live at a distance from an Ananda Centre or have a busy schedule and can't make it to a class, you can now take our Level 1 Course online. Lessons in Meditation is the 1st part of the Ananda Course in Self-realisation, a comprehensive study of the science of yoga that has helped thousands worldwide. It is Ananda Sangha's core curriculum. Go to Online Lessons in Meditation for more information.

Pilgrimage to Ladakh

29 April–3 May

We'll experience one of the most spectacular landscapes on earth; meditate in ancient, powerful Buddhist temples, monasteries, and caves; and share satsang with other like-minded souls. Ladakh's mystical teachings have been practiced uninterruptedly for the last 1200 years, and today remain a vibrant reality that we can experience together. Apply soon for best flights: pilgrimage@anandaindia.org.

Ananda NCR & Pune Satsang and Event Recordings

Ongoing audio recordings of talks given by Ananda acharyas at Saturday satsangs in Gurgaon and Sunday satsangs in Pune as well as events.

Kriya Yoga Community Newsletter

Read this newsletter and find out about:

  • • The progress of Ananda's new spiritual community in Pune.
  • • Swamiji's house being built on the land.
  • • Beautiful photos of the land.
  • • Also: includes a letter from nayaswami Nirmala.
See a slideshow of Ananda's land in Pune.

NEWS OF SWAMI KRIYANANDA

Swami Kriyananda Has Arrived To His New Home in Pune

After months and months of preparations, Swamiji's home has been constructed and Swamiji is staying at our first Kriya Yoga Community in India. Photos and more news to follow.

Satsang in Gurgaon with Swami Kriyananda

Audio of Swami Kriyananda's Talk
11 January, Gurgaon

Swami Kriyananda gave an inspiring talk Swami Kriyananda spoke on "The Marks of a Nayasawami", as outlined in A Renunciate Order for the New Age. These points are not only for renunciates but can help all of us overcome ego consciousness in our daily lives. Video come soon.

Swami Kriyananda's Bhagavad Gita Shows NOW on Sraddha TV

Swamiji's first Gita Programme will appear Sunday evening at 9:20 pm on Sraddha TV. Please be sure to tell your family and friends. Sraddha TV is available on the following Direct to Home platforms in digital signals: DD Direct + ; Dish TV; Sun; Big TV of Reliance; Airtel; and Videocon platforms. Sraddha is beamed by THAICOM 5 satallite, and can be down linked as follows: Down link frequency: 3814 Symbol Rate : 6660 Polorisation : verticle

An Initiation in India for the New Nayaswami Order

Audio of Swami Kriyananda's Talk
5 January, Gurgaon

Swami gave a powerful talk about the historic nature of this new renunciate order. How it is connected to our line of gurus, and what Master has given Swamiji to do in this life, starting with organizing the monks when Swamiji first came to Master in SRF. We had 65 new initiates: 35 pilgrims, who will now be called by the name "teerthak," 14 tyagis, 7 brahmacharis, and 7 nayaswamis. Video coming soon.

A Celebration of Paramhansa Yogananda's Life and His Mission

Audio of Swami Kriyananda's Talk
4 January, Delhi, India Habitat Centre

Swami Kriyananda gave a an inspiring talk on Yoganandaji's life and also his own time spent with him. Many stories were told which we had not heard before. Also, the books:The New Path and A Renunciate Order for The New Age were launched. A special thank you to D.R. Kaarthikeyan for inviting Swamiji to speak at India Habitat Centre and for giving the introduction for the evening. Video coming soon.

Recent Publications

Swamiji's The New Path: My Life with Paramhansa Yogananda and A Renunciate Order for the New Age. The New Path goes into detail about Swamiji's spititual search as a young man followed by deeply inspired writing about his time with Paramhansa Yogananda. In A Renunciate Order for the New Age, Swamiji outlines a new monastic order more suitable for modern times and open to anyone on the spiritual path. Order books from Ananda Publications.

 


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Ananda India's Spiritual Directors

Ananda India directors, Nayaswami Dharmadas and Nayaswami Nirmala reside with Swami Kriyananda and several other staff in Pune. Recordings of their satsangs in Pune and Gurgaon are available.

SWAMI KRIYANANDA'S WEEKLY BHAGAVAD GITA SHOWS ON YOUTUBE

Bhagavad Gita Series on YouTube #31

"One Religion ", a 10-minute video based on his book The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita, Explained by Paramhansa Yogananda, as Remembered by His Disciple Swami Kriyananda. Check out Ananda Sangha Worldwide's YouTube channel.

FREE ONLINE INSPIRATION

Many of Swami Kriyananda's articles, audio and video are free online. His recorded radio talks of his book Do It NOW! are on podcast and MP3. He also speaks and sings his musical compositions on "Radio Ananda".

Clarity Magazine Online

  • Rare recordings, videos, and other multimedia
  • Articles by Yogananda, Kriyananda, and Ananda devotees
  • Full archives, frequent updates between issues

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