Yes, there is a law functioning in & through all lives however; karma is what you make it. Swami Kriyananda suggested to us the definition: karma is that which draws you closer to God or pulls you farther away. Our task is to accept it, and then choose that attitude which will raise our consciousness.So bondage or soul release is … Read More
Sermons
Reincarnation: the Spiral Staircase
Can you imagine a life where every desire is fulfilled ? Where every past mistake is put to rest? Where all things work out for the best? How wonderful it would be! Welcome to the reality of reincarnation – the souls long journey home. Find out more this Sunday. Matt Stickney
Sermons
The Promise of the Scriptures
This week’s Sunday topic, The Promise of the Scriptures, refers to one of the most inspiring stories in the Bible, that of the prodigal son and his return to the house of his loving father. It is the story of us all as we make our way back to our one true Father, Who waits to welcome us Home with … Read More
Sermons
Faith is a Call to Prayer; Prayer is a Call to Faith
</iframe> Paramhansa Yogananda once said, “the time for knowing God has come.” What does it mean to know something? What is the difference between belief and faith? This Sunday we will journey together on the path of Self realization to discover the magnetic ardor of our own hearts and how we can cultivate deeper faith in God, the greatest power in … Read More
Sermons
Why Tell God Anything When He Already Knows Everthing?
Do we pray so that we can get God’s attention and make Him aware of our troubles? This is obviously unnecessary since, as Jesus says, Your Father knoweth what things you have need of, before ye ask Him. Rather, by praying we affirm our intention to be guided by divine will alone; and in doing so, we become receptive to … Read More
Sermons
What is the Best Way to Pray?
Yogananda tells us that prayer is talking with God, and Meditation is Listening for God’s response. This leaves us with infinite possibilities for the role of prayer in our lives, and the best ways to approach prayer. Join us this Sunday as we explore this essential topic! Blessings, Nayaswami Padma
Sermons
First Things First
Our topic today, First Things First, is practical advice for us all – to get done what needs to get done when it is right in front of us to do! But the topic is much deeper than that, and Jesus addresses it in his simple sentence, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these … Read More
Sermons
Victory Demands the Courage of Conviction
Does a loved one oppose your spiritual interests and involvement? Both in general and particularly among Ananda members, the unorthodox nature of the path of yoga and meditation can incite resistance, doubts, and sarcasm from a spouse or another person close to you. Fact is, however, the world itself opposes the path of awakening to higher and non-material realities. … Read More
Sermons
In Surrender Lies Victory
A case might be made for surrender as a path to victory in worldly conflicts – the way of passive resistance, for example, in preference to armed resistance. But our point here concerns a higher kind of surrender: the surrender of our deluded, egoic will to the wise and almighty will of God. Join Zach and Hailey Abbey, and Mahadev … Read More
Sermons
Many Are the pathways to Truth
We are all born here and we all die here. We all came from the same God and we will all go back to that same God. All paths lead us back to the creator – so why all the fuss? Join Matt as he shares on this subject Sunday morning.