Meditations on Art

Nayaswami Jamuna and fellow artists Kathleen Riley and Robyn Mattis conducted a retreat for lovers of great art at the Heart Song Retreat north of Seattle. Here’s their report: Great art can enlighten the mind and delight the senses, but its beauty can also awaken deep spiritual insights into the soul. On Saturday, July 25, the Meditations on Art retreat … Read More

Enlightener Issue 2, July 29

Editor’s note: You can also read this as a ‘news paper styled’ pdf. If you would like to contribute photos, an article, a comment, a column, or throw a tomato, email ethan@anandawashington.org, subject: ENLIGHTENER Main Event: Seattle Goes To Ananda Village Ananda Village celebrated our founder Swami Kriyananda’s 100th birthday this year in conjunction with Spiritual Renewal Week. Some 35 … Read More

My experience of the blessing of the Centennial

Swamiji’s Centennial Celebration June 21-28, 2026 The Centennial Celebration of 100 years of Beloved Swamiji had an indelible impact in my consciousness as well as my sense of purpose, direction and habits. I could not attend in person, and committed myself to participating from home online. Because I had signed up for daily reminders several times a day, I was … Read More