The members, staff, students and friends of Ananda share in the sadness and righteous outrage of yet another racially motivated murder. How can we not, both as people and as an organization that seeks to represent universal spiritual values, wonder “How long must this continue?” Our very teachings aver that we are all children of God and that behind the … Read More
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Why do we celebrate Christmas at Ananda?
After all, Ananda’s primary focus is in the practice of yoga: Ananda Yoga for the body; Raja Yoga for the mind; Kriya Yoga for the soul! So, why, then, do we celebrate Christmas with nativity scenes, the Three Wise Men, gift giving, and the adoration of the Christ child? There are a number of reasons. They include: A special relationship … Read More
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How High Should We Aspire
April 28, 2012 by Nayaswami Hriman McGilloway [esplayer url=”https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013-04-28-hriman-mcgilloway.mp3″ width=”200″ height=”20″ ]’ Or right-click here and select “Save Link As…” or “Save Target As…” to download an mp3. Truth is one and eternal. Realize oneness with it in your deathless Self, within. The following commentary is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. The passage this week is from the … Read More
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Deeds vs Intentions
April 14, 2012 by Nayaswami Padma McGilloway [esplayer url=”https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013-04-14-padma-mcgilloway.mp3″ width=”200″ height=”20″ ]’ Or right-click here and select “Save Link As…” or “Save Target As…” to download an mp3. Truth is one and eternal. Realize oneness with it in your deathless Self, within. The following commentary is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. Jesus Christ emphasized repeatedly the spirit, not … Read More
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We Are Children of the Light
[esplayer url=”https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013-04-07-pranaba-hansen-devarshi-warner.mp3″ width=”200″ height=”20″ ]’ Or right-click here and select “Save Link As…” or “Save Target As…” to download an mp3. Truth is one and eternal. Realize oneness with it in your deathless Self, within. The following commentary is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. It is common for people to perceive themselves according to their present realities. A … Read More
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Resurrection for Every Soul
[esplayer url=”https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-31-hriman-padma-mcgilloway.mp3″ width=”200″ height=”20″ ]’ Or right-click here and select “Save Link As…” or “Save Target As…” to download an mp3. Truth is one and eternal. Realize oneness with it in your deathless Self, within. The following commentary is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. In the Gospel of St. John, Chapter 20, we read the inspiring account of … Read More
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Who Is This Son of Man?
[esplayer url=”https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20130-03-24-susan-mcginnis.mp3″ width=”200″ height=”20″ ]’ Or right-click here and select “Save Link As…” or “Save Target As…” to download an mp3. Truth is one and eternal. Realize oneness with it in your deathless Self, within. The following commentary is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. On Palm Sunday, the throng joyfully acclaimed Jesus Christ as he entered Jerusalem, casting … Read More
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Reason vs. Intuition
March 17, 2013 [esplayer url=”https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-17-larry-rider.mp3″ width=”200″ height=”20″ ]’ Or right-click here and select “Save Link As…” or “Save Target As…” to download an mp3. Truth is one and eternal. Realize oneness with it in your deathless Self, within. Tyagi Omprakash Rider The following commentary is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. Jesus, when addressing his critics, appealed to reason … Read More
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Dogmatism vs Common Sense
Nayaswami Nivritti Steenstra March 10, 2013 [esplayer url=”https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-10-nivritti-steenstra.mp3″ width=”200″ height=”20″ ]’ Or right-click here and select “Save Link As…” or “Save Target As…” to download an mp3. Truth is one and eternal. Realize oneness with it in your deathless Self, within. The following commentary is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. In the Gospel of St. Matthew, Chapter 7, … Read More
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By Thinking Can We Arrive at Understanding?
March 3, 2013 [esplayer url=”https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-03-jamuna-snitkin.mp3″ width=”200″ height=”20″ ]’ Or right-click here and select “Save Link As…” or “Save Target As…” to download an mp3. Truth is one and eternal. Realize oneness with it in your deathless Self, within. The following commentary is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. There are many places in the Gospels where we see Jesus … Read More