Group meditations
Please join us whenever you wish, dropping in for meditations before work, or during your lunch break. We have meditations nearly every day of the week, at various times to suit your schedule. Ananda meditations start as Yogananda did, with a prayer and chanting and end with a few moments of healing prayers. The meditation itself is silent, and once the meditation begins, people are encouraged not to enter and leave. Both beginning and experienced meditators are welcome. Chairs are provided. There are often some pillows and meditation benches you may use. If you have your own favorite meditation seating, you are very welcome to bring it along. For more information, please call us at (650) 323-3363, or just drop by.
Scheduled group meditations:
Tuesday–Friday, noon–12:30 pm
Ananda Temple
2171 El Camino, Palo Alto Directions
Thursdays, 7:30–9pm
Ananda Temple
2171 El Camino, Palo Alto
Monday–Friday, 5:30–6:30 and 6:30–7:30 am
Ananda Community Temple
240 Monroe Drive, Mountain View Directions
Sunday, 9–9:45 am
Ananda Temple
2171 El Camino, Palo Alto
This meditation is accompanied by a ceremony, so it is only partially in silence. But you are welcome to come and meditate throughout, or participate as you wish.
1st and 3rd Saturdays, 6:30–8:30 am
Ananda Community Temple
240 Monroe Drive, Mountain View
A longer meditation for those who practice Kriya. The 1st Saturday is for all Kriyabans; the 3rd Saturday is for the practice of the higher Kriyas.
Ananda meditation groups in the Bay area
Perhaps you live closer to one of these Ananda meditation centers. You’ll find a full schedule of activities and group meditations here, as well. Contact them directly for more information:
Ananda of the Redwoods (Boulder Creek)
“Group meditation is like a castle which protects spiritual novices as well as veteran meditators against the besieging armies of delusion. Meditating together increases the Self-realization of each member of the group, by the law of invisible vibratory exchange of spiritual magnetism.”
—Paramhansa Yogananda
Ananda worldwide
If you are outside the Bay Area, there may be meditation and spiritual resources close to you. Visit here for more information about Ananda activities and centers worldwide.
