Events
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O God Beautiful Kirtan
Blue Lotus Temple. Free, all are welcome! Let me set the stage. Imagine it is April 1926, and you hear about this Indian yogi who is taking the U.S. by storm with his lecture tours. Everybody is talking about him. Thousands come from all over to hear him speak. A friend tells you he is coming to New York, to ... Read More
Satsang: History of Ananda
Today we gather to share with friends a little bit of the history of Ananda worldwide and Ananda WA. From the founding of Ananda Retreat and World Brotherhood Village in northern California over fifty years ago to the opening of the Blue Lotus Temple in Bothell. Founding members will be on hand to share stories and answer questions. We'll share ... Read More
Swami Kriyananda – Moksha Meditation
Hansa Temple (in person or online). Swami Kriyananda, founder of the worldwide work of Ananda and a direct disciple commissioned by Paramhansa Yogananda to serve his work, left his body on April 21, 2013. This morning we honor his legacy and living presence with this meditation.
Retreat to the Heart of Silence Weekend Meditation Retreat
Open to all sincere seekers. This retreat is an opportunity to withdraw from the noise of daily life and dive inward: into silence, stillness, and the joy of your own soul.
Saturday Satsangs with Murali – April
Satsang, meaning "Fellowship with Truth," is an age-old tradition in India that Paramhansa Yogananda brought to the West. We meditate together to feel the aura of the Masters embracing everyone. In this uplifted atmosphere, we share inspiration on a spiritual topic. The topic serves as a gateway to spontaneous interactions and nurtures devotion and attunement. Its larger purpose is to deepen our connection with each other and with God.
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ONLINE only. Learn how to calm your mind, still your body, and open the doorway to the joy of your soul.
Spirit & Nature: God’s Omnipresent Love
A heart-opening, experiential workshop with Badri and Gita at Ananda Washington’s beautiful Heartsong Retreat. Drawing deeply from the teachings and living spirit of Paramhansa Yogananda and his direct disciple Swami Kriyananda, we will explore how divine consciousness in the natural world can help us feel God’s loving presence more deeply.
Christianity & Yoga
Nayaswami Hriman, author of “Once and Future Christ,” shares Yogananda’s insights into the teachings of the Bible showing the underlying similarity to the yoga of Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita.
Introduction to Self-Realization
“Self-Realization is the knowing in all parts of body, mind, and soul, that you are now in possession of the kingdom of God; that you do not have to pray that it come to you; that God’s omnipresence is your omnipresence; and that all that you need to do is improve your knowing.”
Spring Floral Arrangement: An Offering of Joy
Learn principles of floral design, how to make a lush and inspired arrangement, and how to keep your arrangement fresh longer.
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Saturday series with Robyn Mattis. Reduce stress, improve concentration and calm the mind.
Swami Kriyananda’s Birthday Banquet
Come and Join Us as we Celebrate Swami Kriyananda—Ananda Founder Birthday Banquet—May 17 after Sunday Service. Share with others the vibrations & blessings of this Path and Swami Kriyananda as our friend and guide. It a time for all of us to celebrate and remember to honor Swami’s service to God and Guru and his friendship and love for all ... Read More