Does God hide the truth from us? As this week’s reading states: His beauty is revealed in the sunsets, His tender sympathy in the rain, and His power in the sunlight. Even His subtler, more esoteric truths are revealed to those who have eyes to see, and ears to hear. Join us this Sunday to discover where this greatest of … Read More
Several times in Conversations with Yogananda, Swami Kriyananda references Master saying. “God doesn’t want us to find out too soon”. What is going on here and why? Let’s explore this intriguing subject of ultimate truth telling. How might we prepare ourselves for knowing more and using it wisely? Join Jamuna this Sunday.
The topic this week is “Do You Need a Guru?” Yogananda said basically that no, you don’t but then again yes you do. How is that so? We know many Westerners scoff at the idea of a Guru! The good old American -” I can do it myself” virtue – is very strong for many, and yet Jesus emphasized … Read More
Being open and receptive, as well as self-forgetfull spiritually is far from a gentle, passive experience. Great focused energy, self-discipline and self-effort is required! Please join us this Sunday as we explore the ways our efforts are needed to untie the karmic knots that bind us, and open the door to Divine Grace. Blessings, Padma
Please join us this Sunday when Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi Novak officiate the Sunday Service. These dear friends to all are the spiritual directors of Ananda Worldwide. Their wisdom and attunement is palpable. It’s a great blessing to host them at the Ananda Meditation Temple in Bothell. We hope to see you all there!
The metaphor of the vine and the branches is perfect for the exuberant growth of summer plants, flowers, and trees! When the “sun is shining” it is easy to fill we are part of all life. And, that indeed, is the message of the ages from saints and sages. We know not from whence we came when we were … Read More
With some people on some days, no matter what we do, things seem to go wrong. But have you also noticed that on some days, no matter how many mistakes we make–wobbling and shaking our very being–we end up standing upright again and keep moving forward with ease. That Light chases away the darkness, and we find ourselves bathing in … Read More
Whether your temperament is to be active, reflective, or aspirational, the deepest, indeed the only reality that exists is HERE and NOW. There is no other. To stand behind the present moment is to place your Self in the frontier between eternity and duality. The NOW is a great gift, which is why we call it the Present. In this space, the … Read More
This Sunday, Zach and Hailey Abbey will assist Hriman and Padma in doing Sunday Service. Zach will do this week’s talk on “How Devotees Rise”.
A monk once asked Paramhansa Yogananda, “Will I ever leave the spiritual path?” Yogananda’s sympathetic response was, “How can you? We are all on the spiritual path!” Yet, there are obstacles, aren’t there! We have forever to find freedom and we can delay and procrastinate for countless lifetimes. Scary, eh? One of the greatest usurpers of our spiritual commitment is the … Read More