With humor and high-energy, Bhima delves into the role of self-effort on the spiritual path. In the quest for freedom, the devote walks a thin line between depending passively on Divine Grace, and the ego’s assertion that willpower is all that’s needed. As Bhima relates in stories of saints, great self-effort IS needed to stay awake and ready, but it’s … Read More
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2023-07-09 Soul Reliance vs self reliance with Nayaswami Padma
Nayaswami Padma shares stories of how when we rely on God Remembrance and our Soul Guidance everything moves on the right track!
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2023-07-02 Abiding in God with Nayaswami Jamuna
Nayaswami Jamnua explores the many ways we can practice the presence of God.
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Sunday, June 25, 2023 The Redeeming Light with Murali Venkatrao
Murali Venkatrao takes us on a tale of how likes and dislikes obscure the Inner Light from our inner vision. Through a life of meditation and service can redeem the “coupon” to the inner Light of God.
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Sunday, June 18, 2023 – The Eternal Now with Bhima Breckenridge
Bhima shares practical way to stay in the Eternal Now.
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Sunday, June 11, 2023 – How Devotees Rise – Nayaswamis Aditya & Hriman
Guest minister Nayaswami Aditya, visiting from Ananda India’s Pune Center, gives an excellent talk on how devotees can rise. Rich in personal anecdote and illustrated with stories about Swami Kriyananda, Nayaswami Aditya presents countless ways for the devotee to grow to greater attunement with God.
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Sunday, June 4, 2023 – Why Do Devotees Fall? with Nayaswami Hriman
Nayaswami Hriman shares though we have lived many lives how can we find protection from the ravages of karma, seen and unseen? Watch and see!
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Sunday, May 28, 2023 – The Inner Kingdom – Murali Venkatrao & Zach Abbey
Sit in the co-pilot’s seat as Murali takes off into the Inner Kingdom. Borne on wings of Contentment, supported by spiritual practices and powered by Grace, ride along as we soar toward ever-new Joy!
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Sunday, May 14, 2023 – Activity vs Inner Communion – Zach Abbey & Nayaswami Lajjana
Zach weaves together threads of the Mother in Nature, and of the divine presence in inner & outer activity. As a farmer, Zach tunes into specific spots at Ananda Farm, to get a sense of what’s right for each. He finds that inner stillness is key in outward activity, and that the precept of “ask first, and act next” is … Read More
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Sunday April 30, 2023 Perfection is Self-Transcendence
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