This Sunday we address the universally understood purpose of life and goal of all spiritual striving: union with God through ego transcendence. But universal it may be but well understood it most certainly is NOT! Even in Hinduism where the concept of union with God is overtly expressed, there is either resistance or confusion, and a distinct human (ego) preference … Read More
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April 23, 2023 – Commemoration of Swami Kriyananda’s Moksha
Come join us friends in a feast of Joy! On the 10th anniversary weekend of Swami Kriyananda’s freedom through moksha, Nayaswamis Hriman and Padma share their memories of living with Swami Kriyanada. And ministers Zach Abbey and Murali Venkatrao share Swami’s writings on the legacy, the blessing, and the purpose of the spritual organization he founded, a place called Ananda.
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Sunday April 16, 2023 – Each According to their Faith with Bhima Breckenridge
Bhima Breckenridge delivers an inspiring talk on how showing up and trying our best, through service to others and discipline, puts us in a position to receive Gods grace. This effort puts us on the path to victory in God. Paramhansa Yogananda said “I don’t ask you to overcome delusion, all I ask is that your resist it.”
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Sunday April 9th – Easter: Resurrection for Every Soul!
Happy Easter! Resurrection for Every Soul!
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Sunday, April 2, 2023 – Who is This Son of Man? – Zach Abbey & Nayaswami Hriman
Zach takes us on a truck ride on the way to Palm Sunday in Jerusalem, drawing a parallel between Christ’s life and our own. Accepting both the joys and the challenges that Divine Mother sends us is our key to expanding in spirit.
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Sunday, March 26, 2023 – Deeds vs. Intentions – Erin Vinacco & Nayaswami Pranaba
Visiting from Ananda Village, Lightbearer Erin Vinacco give an inspiring and instructive talk on getting past appearances to perceive deeper qualities in ourselves and others. With a story from India, and quotes from Mother Teresa and Luther Burbank, Erin relates how the qualities of Stillness, Patience and Love can help us know that we are truly a part of all … Read More
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Sunday, March 19, 2023 – We Are Children of the Light – Talk by Bhima Breckenridge, Festival with Nayaswamis Hriman & Padma
Drawing on the spiritual wisdom of Sister Gyanamata, St. John and Yoda, Bhima gives an engaging and insightful talk on our true nature as Children of the Light. As Yogananda said, “All we have to do is increase our knowing”.
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Sunday, March 12, 2023 – Reason vs. Intuition – Talk by Nayaswami Jamuna, Festival with Nayaswamis Hriman & Padma
With engaging anecdote and well-chosen readings, Jamuna explores intuition, and how to listen for its quiet whisper of guidance. For cake, especially!
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Sunday March 5, 2023 Honoring the Mahasamadhis of Yogananda & Sri Yukteswar with Nayaswamis Hriman and Padma
Join Nayaswamis Hriman and Padma in Honoring the Mahasamadhis of Yogananda & Sri Yukteswar
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Sunday, February 26, 2023 – By Thinking Can We Arrive at Understanding? – Talk by Nayaswami Jamuna, Festival with Nayaswamis Hriman & Padma
Jamuna poses the question: What is it that leads us to spiritual understanding? We often begin with books, but to truly grow in spiritual understanding, we must have an experience of something beyond what we understand.