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What is Ananda?
Ananda is a global spiritual movement based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the great spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi, who showed how everyone can realize God in their daily lives as a tangible, loving reality.
Learn more about Ananda and our spiritual lineage.

Coming Up
Evening of Remembrance November 1st
Evening of Remembrance at the Temple
Saturday, Nov 1
7 PM-8 PM
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Divine Mother Kirtan
November 14th | 7pm
Celebrate the Divine
Divine Mother Kirtan
Friday, November 14th 7pm
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The Wisdom of your Dreams Workshop November 8th
Explore what you can learn from your dreams
Wisdom of Your Dreams
Friday, November 8th 10am-12:30pm
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Rise in Freedom: Inspiration to share
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