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Palm Sunday

  • Ananda Temple 2171 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA United States (map)

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Sunday, April 5, Worship Service, 10 am
Purification and Meditation Ceremony, 9–9:45 am

Commemorate Jesus’ triumphal entry into the city of Jerusalem—the beginning also of his final days on earth. Music and readings help draw you into his spirit of courage and transcendence.

Also on Sundays:

Meditation and Fire Ceremony

Every Sunday, 9-9:45 am

Before service begins at 10 am, you are welcome to a period of silent meditation from 9 to 9:45 am. Those who wish can also participate in a ceremony of individual prayer for freedom or clarity about a personal challenge, called the Purification Ceremony. You may offer that prayer at the altar and receive a blessing from one of the ministers. 

Sunday School for children

Sundays, 10-11 am, ages 6-12
*Offered Sept 1-June 15; Childcare is year-round

Children join together in worship and joy with an experienced facilitator from 10-11 am. This can include chanting, yoga postures, meditation, stories of inspiration, devotion, art, and song. At 11, all children have a period of supervised play. And at 11:30 am, all children come into the Temple for the closing Service blessing. Learn more

Child care

Every Sunday, 10-11:30 am, ages 3-12 

Young children engage in supervised play, art, or reading. There is a small playground as well as areas for basketball and other sports. At 11:30 am, all children come into the Temple for the closing Service blessing. Learn more

Parents with babies may watch service on a closed-circuit TV in a classroom in the Yoga Center (right near the Temple). Babies are also welcome in the Temple during a blessing ceremony that takes place in the last 10 minutes of service (about 11:20-11:30 am).

Earlier Event: April 4
Satsang with Asha
Later Event: April 6
Satsang with Asha