Explore classes & events by subject Jul–Sep 2010
Special events & holidays
July 4th Weekend 
with Swami Kriyananda at Ananda Village
Thursday, July 1-Sunday, July 4
Spend the holiday weekend with Swami Kriyananda in his first public program in the U.S. during his 2-month visit here from India. The weekend will include talks by Swami, music, group meditation, tours and opportunities to explore one of the largest and oldest intentional communities in the U.S., Ananda Village, where Ananda all began in 1968. Accommodations will be full, fast. Contact The Expanding Light for housing options, as well as recommendations for hotels in nearby Nevada City and Grass Valley, CA. (800) 346-5350.
Guru Retreat
Saturday, July 24, 6-10 pm
Takes place outdoors at the Ananda Community
Guru is Sanskrit meaning “to lead out of darkness.” India has had a long tradition of passing spiritual truths from teacher to student, from guru to disciple. In tonight’s retreat Asha guides us in an evening of inspiring stories and music celebrating the life and teachings of the gurus particular to Ananda. Learn about Paramhansa Yogananda, one of the most well-known spiritual teachers of the past century, as well as his own lineage of teachers: Swami Yukteswar, Lahiri Mahasaya, Babaji, and Jesus Christ. If you have read Autobiography of a Yogi and thrilled to the stories of these saints’ lives, you will have the opportunity to feel their presence and spirit in this special evening of stories, chanting, and meditating outdoors in the community courtyard, visiting shrines dedicated to each of the gurus. Chairs are provided, or you can bring your own meditation seating. Bring a blanket and dress in layers, in case the evening becomes cool.
Guided by Nayaswami Asha
Summer Concert at Ananda
Saturday, July 31, 4 pm concert, 5:30 pm potluck and party, free.
If you feel to, please bring a potluck something to share
A rare opportunity to hear many of our favorite pieces of sacred music by Swami Kriyananda's. Enjoy choir, ensemble, and solos performed by members of the Ananda Choir. This is also a thank you to one of the pillars of Ananda music, Chaitanya (Patrick) Mahoney, who has sung Swami's music as a soloists in concerts around the U.S. and in Europe. He's been with Palo Alto for 20 years now, and this is a send-off celebration, wishing him well as he moves to Ananda Village this fall. There will be a few musical surprises in this program, including favorite solos sung by Chaitanya and a bit of barbershop. Join us for an informal afternoon of music and friendship.
Spiritual Renewal Week
Sunday, August 8–Sunday, August 15
Ananda Village Nevada City, CA
This is the spiritual highlight at Ananda Village for the past 40 years. It’s also a wonderful way to renew your spirits in the peaceful, beautiful surroundings of one of the largest intentional communities in the country, 3.5 hours NE of the San Francisco Bay Area. Call soon for housing as accommodations are likely to fill quickly: (800) 346-5350.
This year’s theme is “The Age of Energy — Accelerating Planetary and Personal Evolution.” Learn how to harmonize our own energies with the transformative energy of the planet right now. We’re living in a time of great confusion on many levels, but when rightly understood, it is a time to make tremendous spiritual progress. Spiritual Renewal Week is 7 days of inspiration and spiritual transformation, through daily yoga and meditation, devotional chanting, inspirational music and theater, fellowship with like-minded seekers, and fascinating classes and discussions.
Celebrate Ananda
Saturday, September 11, 6-9 pm, free
Dinner included
Takes place outdoors at the Ananda Community
A birthday and anniversary party in which everyone is the guest of honor. A time to look back in gratitude for challenges met and blessing received. Ananda friends share their experiences. Asha offers her annual “state of the colony” address. Enjoy beautiful music, and a lovely evening program of inspiration. Children welcome.
How to find us:
Nearly all of our classes and events take place at the Temple in Palo Alto, except for a very few which take place at the Ananda Community in Mountain View (those are specially noted, so you’ll know).
Directions to Ananda Temple in Palo Alto.
Directions to Ananda Community in Mountain View.
When you come to a class or event at the Temple, even if you registered ahead of time, please sign in at the book/gift shop so we can greet you and direct you to the right classroom. The book/gift shop is located in a one-story building just behind the main sanctuary (enter through the sliding-glass door). Map of Ananda Temple grounds (PDF).
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