In her talk illustrated with a quote from Albert Einstein and well-chosen humor, Padma speaks of quieting the “oscillating mind” as our main step in perceiving God.
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Sunday, February 13, 2022 – The Law is Perfected in Love – Hailey & Zach Abbey
What do Ram Dog & his moonball and meditation have in common? Listen to Hailey’s valuable and inspired talk on how discipline relates to love and receiving grace.
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Sunday, February 6, 2022 – The Importance of Soul Receptivity – Talks by Nayaswamis Dharmadas & Nirmala Schuppe
Nayaswamis Dharmadas and Nirmala Schuppe, leaders of Ananda Sacramento, join us virtually to share stories and insights on the importance of soul receptivity. With examples from Swami Kriyananda’s life, and an analogy to football, they speak of attentiveness on the soul level as key to a life in the living Grace of God’s presence.
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Sunday, January 30, 2022 – The Mystery of Avatara, or Divine Incarnation – Nayaswamis Hriman & Padma
We’re not in Kansas anymore…Commmemorating the passing at Ananda Village of long-time member Anandi Cornell, Hriman gives an inimitable talk on the Wizard of Oz as parable for the spiritual quest.
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Sunday, January 23, 2022 – The Infinite Christ – Nayaswamis Nivritti & Lajjana
In a powerful talk woven with wisdom and insight, Nivritti explores the mystery of the Infinite Christ taking living form in masters like Christ and Yogananda, uses a butterfly emerging from the chrysalis as an analogy to our own struggle to achieve spiritual freedom.
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Sunday, January 16, 2022 – Is God Present Even There, Where There Is Ignorance? – Ministers Murali Venkatrao and Dambara Begley
Expanding on this week’s topic, Murali unpacks a wonderous assortment of scripture, wisdom, and personal experience, plus a tale or two!
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Sunday, January 9, 2022 – Paramhansa Yogananda Festive Family Service – Nayaswamis Padma & Hriman
Tales of tigers, purloined coats, beautiful choral pieces and an inspired altar add to this celebration of Paramahansa Yogananda’s birthday!
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Sunday, January 3, 2022 – At the Heart of Silence with Dambara Begley
Dambara offers an inspiring and uplifting talk on how every atom as the story of God to tell.
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Sunday, December 19, 2021 – Christmas Pageantry Service – Nayaswamis Hriman & Padma
An inspired talk, uplifting music, beautiful vocals, and a festive children’s pageant; this week has it all!
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Sunday, December 12, 2021 – Living in the Presence of God – Nayaswamis Padma & Hriman
Padma tells the story of the God-reminding frying pan, and other ways to remember God!