“By forgiveness the universe is held together.”
—Paramhansa Yogananda
Ministerial services
Counseling
Challenges are inevitable in life. If you’d like to talk with someone about how to cope with a difficult situation, or need help making a difficult personal change, you may wish to seek the spiritual counsel of an 
Ananda minister. Services are provided at no cost and are confidential. Call (650) 323-3363, x0.
Prayers
Perhaps you or someone you know is facing an illness or a personal challenge—physical, mental, or spiritual. Please let us know, so we can pray on your behalf. Ananda has more than 600 volunteers around the world who pray for those in need. Testimonials and stories
Fill in an on-line prayer request form, or email us with helpful details about the person in need, including the full name, location, and age, or call (650) 323-3363, x0. You may also pray for people in need with an Ananda group that meets once to twice a month; call for a current schedule.
“Even great outward hardship cannot touch you, once you have learned to dwell always in the Self within.”
—Paramhansa Yogananda
Weddings and baptisms
One of the most joyful duties of a minister is the opportunity for a wedding or a baptism. These services are available to anyone, whether or not you are an active member of Ananda. These unique and beautiful
ceremonies have been written by Swami Kriyananda, and express the deep spiritual meaning of these profound life events.
“One secret of love is courtesy—which is by no means a mask, but a mark of thoughtfulness and sensitivity. Between two persons who love each other, courtesy, like a delicate waterfall, keeps the mountain pool of their love ever fresh.”
—Swami Kriyananda
Other ministerial support
Memorial services
Hospital visits
House blessings
Phone and email support
New online inspiration weekly for those who may not be able to attend a service at Ananda, or for those who live far away.
