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.

Swamiji's Orange Clothes and Mala Beads Offered in an Historic Auction

It is with joy that we announce to you an historic opportunity to own a sacred item of Swamiji's, imbued with his magnetism and spiritual vibrations. All his orange clothes from India, Europe and USA, most of his shoes and the beads of a rudraksha mala used by him for his kriya practice for many years. This is truly a personal treasure from Swamiji, graciously offered by him in order to raise funds to build a Golden Lotus Temple of All Religions on the Ananda Kriya Yoga Community Land in Pune. Meditating with just one piece of fabric from a dhoti or with one of his mala beads can take you deep. To learn more about this extraordinary auction and how to participate, please go to our Auction Welcome page.

Kriya Yoga Community Updates from Nayaswami Nirmala

8 March is the latest update. Read these updates 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.
  • • Update letters from nayaswami Nirmala.
See a slideshow of Ananda's land in Pune.

Satsang Recordings of Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi Now Available

Audio of Satsangs in Gurgaon and Noida and their talks during Inner Renewal Week

We were blessed by a visit in NCR from the spiritual directors of Ananda Worldwide, Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi. In addition to speaking at Inner Renewal week they also gave satsangs in Gurgaon and Noida.

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.

Book Your Retreat at Ananda Sangha in Gurgaon

Ananda's "Shanti House" offers a full service retreat. Enjoy daily sadhanas, guidance and classes throughout the week. See our calendar for classes to help you decide which dates to come. To book your stay please email: ananda@anandaindia.org or call: +919899014209.

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.

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.

NEWS OF SWAMI KRIYANANDA AND ANANDA SANGHA

Mahasamadhi Retreat Talks

19–5-7 March, Pune, Audio available

Swamiji gave two satsangs, one Saturday and one Sunday, and everyone was able to fit comfortably in the satsang room of his new home, even though there were about 100 people in attendance. During the weekend Jyotish and Devi, Ananda's Spiritual Leaders Worldwide and Nayswamis Dharmadas and Nirmala, Spiritual Directors of Ananda India gave inspiring talks to the devotees on the new land. See Nayaswami Nirmala's Pune update letter complete with photos of this event and others.

Swamiji Speaks at Dihika School Blessing

19–21 February, Gurgaon, Audio and Video available

On Sunday, 21 February, Ananda Sangha's Dihika Living Wisdom School held a blessing to mark their grand opening. Enrollment has begun and they begin classes on March 22. Swami Kriyananda spoke about the need for change in today's school systems.

Inner Renewal Weekend Talks

19–20 February, Gurgaon, Audio available from Whole Weekend

Inner Renewal Weekend was very dynamic with over 150 devotees attending. On Saturday morning we enjoyed a talk by Nayaswami Jyotish & Nayaswami Devi and in the early evening, Swami Kriyananda spoke about his new book, Religion in the New Age.

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. Read Nayaswami Nirmala's update.

Satsang in Gurgaon with Swami Kriyananda

Audio and Video 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.

An Initiation in India for the New Nayaswami Order

Audio and Video of Swami Kriyananda's Talk and Initiation
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.

More News of Swami Kriyananda and Ananda Sangha

Recent Publications

Swamiji's Religion in the New Age is a collection of fascinating essays on a variety of topics which presents an approach to modern life that may seem radically new. The book's title essay, Religion in the New Age, shares the ancient teachings of the yugas: that time is cyclical, and that we are now in an upward cycle, coming into an age of energy-awareness from a darker age of matter. This is a book for people searching to understand life more deeply. Swamiji's views are thought-provoking and inspire the reader toward greater awareness, self-honesty and hope. 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 #38

"Be Even Minded and Cheerful", 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".

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