About AnandaAnanda is Sanskrit for “joy.”

We’re one of the largest and oldest meditation centers in northern California. Thousands in the Bay Area have learned meditation from Ananda over the past 40 years. Our approach is spiritual, and not limited to any one faith.

Ananda is one of the largest centers in the world for the teachings of Paramhansa Yoga-nanda, author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi.

Ananda was founded by a close, direct disciple of Yogananda, Swami Kriyananda, who devoted more than 60 years to sharing his guru’s teachings with the public.

Ananda’s spiritual roots are India’s ancient science of Raja Yoga, a comprehensive way of life and philosophy that offers techniques and devotional prac-tices for spiritual awakening.

We offer a weekly Sunday ser-vice and a full calendar of classes and special events nearly every day of the week. Explore www.AnandaPaloAlto.org to learn more.

Calendar June-September, 2016

The purpose of life“If we are God’s children, and He loves us, why does He allow us to suffer?”

To this frequently asked question, Yogananda once replied: “Suffering is a reminder that this world is not our home. If it were perfect for us, how many people would seek a better one? Even with things as imperfect as they are, see how few people seek God! Out of a thousand, said Krishna, perhaps one.”

“The law of life is this: The less one lives in harmony with the truth within, the more he suffers; but the more he lives in harmony with that truth, the more he experiences unending happiness. Nothing then can touch him, even though his body waste away with disease and people ridicule and persecute him. Through all the vagaries of life, he remains ever blissfully centered in the indwelling Self.”

“These few years of your earth life are just so many seconds compared to the eons before you were born, and to the endless reaches of time still to come, long after you leave this world. Why be identified with this brief material interlude? These are not your body, your family, your country. You are only a visitor here. Your homeland is Infinity. Your true life-span is eternity.”

“The purpose of human life is to find God. That is the only reason for our existence. Job, friends, material interests — these things in themselves mean nothing. They can never provide you with true happiness, for the simple reason that none of them, in itself, is complete. Only God encompasses everything.”

—from The Essence of Self-Realization, The Wisdom of Paramhansa Yogananda by Swami Kriyananda

Ananda Palo AltoA place of awakening

Paramhansa Yogananda

(above) and Swami Kriyananda

Welcome & Orientation for Newcomers2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 pm (except 8/10)

Come hear a little about Ananda’s teachings, offerings, and roots in a casual setting. All questions welcome. Meets in the Teaching Center (behind the Temple).

“Be still and know.” (Psalm 46:10) “The kingdom of God is within you,” says Jesus. Why do saints urge us inward, while the world does its best to pull the other way? Deepen your spiritual life profoundly with this essential practice. Or learn meditation for stress relief and enhanced health. Thousands have learned to meditate in Ananda classes over the past 50 years.

Learn to MeditateThursdays (3 or 4 weeks), 7:30 pmJune 2-23, Rammurti & Sita, $60July 14-28, Shanti, $45Aug 4-25 (except 8/11), Navashen, $45 Sept 1-22, Steven, $60

We also offer single Saturday sessions June 25, July 30, Aug 27, Sept 24 10 am-1 pm, $30

Advanced Meditation Classes & Kriya Yoga Preparation After taking “Learn to Meditate” you can go deeper with Meditation 2 through 6 classes. Ananda offers Kriya Yoga training and initiation, the sacred technique described by Yogananda in Autobiography of a Yogi.

Conversations with YoganandaTuesdays, 7:30 pm, $15/class (no class 8/9) drop-ins welcome What does a great master talk about when he is with his close disciples? We’ll study Conversations with Yogananda, lovingly cap-tured by Swami Kriyananda. Each class stands alone, so you may drop in any time. Explore YouTube for more book study classes Nayaswami Asha

Life with Swami KriyanandaWednesdays, June 1-22 7:30 pm, $60 Seldom-before-heard stories of Swami—each a tiny gift of understanding and inspiration. An informal, relaxed evening of personal sharing and inspiration.Rammurti Reed and others

Death, Dying, Karma, & ReincarnationWednesdays, July 6-27, 6-9 pm, $60 flow: class, vegetarian potluck, classThese apparently separate experiences are, remarkably, one continuous flow of consciousness. We’ll share personal expe-riences of death (loved ones, near death experiences), and explore Yogananda’s teachings on the soul’s mystic journey.Shanti Rubenstone, MD, Connie Hernandez, ND, & Nayaswami Lahari

Reprogram Yourself for BlissWednesdays, Aug 17-31, 6-9:30 pm, $45Learn techniques to shift negative atti-tudes that hold us back from happiness. Rammurti & Sita Reed, & Saranya LaCosse

Chanting with HarmoniumWednesdays, Sept 7-28, 7:30 pm, $60Learn how to play harmonium for your chanting enjoyment. Easy to learn and fun!Tandava Waldon

Join in an evening of sacred chanting. Chanting has the power to transform and uplift the soul, and to open the heart. Most chants are simple to learn, so you’ll be able to join in easily your first time. Words are provided. We’ll sing many beautiful chants in English, as well as some Indian chants accom-panied by harmonium and guitar.

Kirtan: An Evening of Devotional Chanting1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:30 pm, free (except 8/19)

Krishna Kirtan with Raghu (Janmashtami)Friday, August 26, 7:30 pm

Ananda Valley Farm WorkdaysEvery Saturday, 9:30-12:30 & 2-5 Every Tuesday & Thursday, 9-noonEnjoy time helping with the harvest and packing CSA boxes in the idyllic hills and valleys of Ananda Farm. A magical place just outside of Half Moon Bay. Silent Retreat for DevoteesSaturday, 6/11, 8 am-7 pm

Kirtans with RaghuSaturday, 6/18 & 9/24, 7 pm

Saturdays a Farm

Events take place at Ananda Temple & Teaching Center, 2171 El Camino, Palo Alto except blue: Ananda Community, 240 Monroe Drive, Mountain View and spring green: Ananda Valley Farm, 1050 Frenchmans Creek Road, Half Moon Bay

Thursdays a MeditationIn-Depth Class Series Fridays a Kirtan

Sunday mornings at Ananda are joyful, music-filled, and relevant. If you have been uninspired by most church services, you may find this one refreshingly intelligent and heart-warming. Newcomers welcome. Drop in any time.

9 am Meditation / fire ceremony10 am Sunday Service child care provided10 am Live-stream from www.AnandaPaloAlto.org

Service is inspired by the meditation tradition of the East and the ancient teachings of mystical Christianity. It be-gins with a short period of chanting and meditation, followed by readings from the Bhagavad Gita and Bible, a sermon, and a ceremony called the Festival of Light.

Family Worship service 1st Saturday each month, 10-11 am

Ananda Yoga CenterAnanda Yoga combines the best of a revitalizing workout with a gentle, inward approach. Drop-in classes:

Mon Gentle Yoga ...... 9:30 am Calm Mind ............ 6 pm

Tue Level 1-2 .......... 9:30 am Healthy Joints ... 6:30 pm

Wed Level 1-2 .......... 9:30 am Level 1-2 ............... 6 pm

Thu Level 1-2 ............... 5 pm Restorative ........ 6:30 pm

Fri Gentle Yoga ...... 9:30 am

Sat Fundamentals ... 9:30 am

Complete yoga calendar AnandaPaloAlto.org / Yoga

Events take place at Ananda Temple & Teaching Center, 2171 El Camino, Palo Alto except blue: Ananda Community, 240 Monroe Drive, Mountain View and spring green: Ananda Valley Farm, 1050 Frenchmans Creek Road, Half Moon Bay

Sundays a Worship Saturdays a Classes

Weekend with Jyotish & DeviMeet two of Ananda’s founding members—warm, deep, remarkable leaders and disciples. They are treasured for their wisdom as well as their delightful sense of humor. Jyotish is Swami Kriyananda’s spiritual successor; he and Devi are spiritual directors for Ananda Worldwide.July 8 Talk: How to Deepen Your Spiritual Life, 7 pmJuly 9 All-Day Retreat, 7 am-5 pm Meditation, talks (bring bag lunch) see web for detailsJuly 10 Sunday Service, 10 am

Special Events

...and more special events

July 4th Picnic & GamesMon, July 4, 1-7 pm, Ananda CommunityBring a potluck side, and we’ll bring the dogs and burgers. Games for kids and adults start at 2 pm, picnic at 4:30.

Guru Day RetreatSat, July 23, 6-10 pm, Community courtyardOne of the most cherished events of the year, like a mini-pilgrimage to India. Outdoors on a summer evening, Asha shares stories of Yogananda and the saints of his lineage.

Spiritual Renewal Week Aug 7-14, Expanding Light Retreat, Ananda Village

Celebrate AnandaSat, Sept 10, 5-9 pm, Community courtyard A look back at achievements, challenges met, and blessings received. Enjoy stories from members, music, and dinner provided.Concert: Piano Interpretations of Swami Kriyananda Sat, Sept 17, 3 pm, donations welcome

A meditative and playful journey through Swami’s wide-ranging music by gifted professional pianist, Todd Billingsley.

Saturday classes are single-topic classes covering the entire range of the spiritual life: meditation, inner guidance, how to spiritualize your relationships, effective prayer, and more.

Saturday classes 10 am-1 pm, unless noted

Jun 4 Spiritual Psychology, Asha

June 11 Silent Meditation Retreat, Bhajana, 8 am-7 pm

June 18 The Chakras: Roadmap to Self-Realization, Asha

June 25 Learn to Meditate, Steven

June 25 Part I: From Stage Fright to Inspired Performance, David Eby, 10-5

June 26 Part II (Sunday) Workshop & Concert, David Eby, 1-3 pm

July 2 Throw the Dog a Bone: Proper Use, Care and Feeding of a Yogi’s Body, Rammurti & Sita

July 16 Energy: The Missed Link, Steven

July 30 Taming the Monkey Mind, Raghu

July 30 Learn to Meditate, Biraj

Aug 6 Finding Peace, Asha

Aug 20 Preparing for Kundalini, Biraj

Aug 27 How to Bring Your Life into Balance, Shanti

Aug 27 Learn to Meditate, Santosh

Sept 3 How to Know & Trust Your Inner Guidance, David G

Sept 17 The Amazing Subconscious Mind: Friend or Foe? Asha

Sept 24 The Yoga Sutras: Backbone of Your Spiritual Life, Shanti

Sept 24 Learn to Meditate, Steven

A place of awakening

Ananda Church of Self-Realization of Palo Alto, Inc. 2171 El Camino Real (El Camino & College) Palo Alto, CA 94306 (650) 323-3363 www.anandapaloalto.org

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All Classes & Events a June-September ‘16 a www.AnandaPaloAlto.orgWeekday classes & events begin at 7:30 pm and Saturday classes are 10 am–1 pm unless noted. See the web to learn more, starting with “Calendar” or “Classes.” Register and prepay online for a 10% discount.

All events take place at Ananda, 2171 El Camino, Palo Alto except events in spring green: Ananda Valley Farm, 1050 Frenchmans Creek, Half Moon Bay or blue: Ananda Community, 240 Monroe Drive, Mountain View

MEDITATION TRAININGThursdays Learn to Meditate (3-4 weeks)

6/2-23 a 7/14-28 a 8/4-25 a 9/1-22Saturday Learn to Meditate (Saturday only) 6/25 a 7/30 a 8/27 a 9/24Thursdays Meditation 2: Energy 7/14-28 a 9/1-15

RAJA YOGA Deepen Your Spiritual LifeTuesdays Conversations with YoganandaWed 6/1-22 Lessons from Life with Swami KriyanandaSat 6/4 Spiritual PsychologySat 6/11 Silent Retreat, 8 am-7 pmSat 6/18 The Chakras: Roadmap to Self-Realization Sat 7/2 Throw the Dog a Bone: Proper Use, Care, and Feeding of a Yogi’s BodyWed 7/6-27 Our Spiritual Journey: Dying, Karma, & Reincarnation, 6 pmSat 7/16 Energy: The Missed LinkSat 7/30 Taming the Monkey Mind Sat 8/6 Finding PeaceWed 8/17-31 Reprogram Yourself for Bliss, 6 pm

Sat 8/20 Preparing for KundaliniSat 8/27 Bring Balance into Your LifeSat 9/3 How to Know & Trust Your Inner GuidanceSat 9/17 The Amazing Subconscious Mind: Friend or FoeSat 9/24 The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Wed 9/7-28 Chanting with Harmonium

MUSIC1st & 3rd Fri Kirtan: An Evening of ChantingSat 6/18 Summer Solstice Kirtan, 7 pmSat 6/25 Part 1: From Stage Fright to Inspired Performance, 10-5Sun 6/26 Part 2: Workshop/Concert, 1 pmSat 7/23 Guru Day Retreat, 6-10 pmFri 8/26 Krishna KirtanWed 9/7-28 Chanting with Harmonium Sat 9/17 Concert: Piano Interpretations of Swami Kriyananda, 3 pmSat 9/24 Autumnal Equinox Kirtan, 7 pm

ANANDA VALLEY FARMSaturdays Volunteer Days, 9:30-12:30 & 2-5Tue & Thu CSA packing days, 9 am-noonSat 6/11 Silent All-Day Retreat, 8 am-7 pm

YOGA POSTURESComplete drop-in yoga calendar (inside)

WORSHIPSunday Meditation/Fire Ceremony, 9 am Sunday Sunday Service, 10 am 1st Sat Family Service, 10 am

HOLIDAYS & SPECIAL EVENTSMon 7/4 July 4th Picnic & Games, 1-7 pm7/8-10 Weekend with Jyotish & Devi Fri: Deepen Your Spiritual Life, 7 pm Sat: All-Day Retreat, 7 am-5 pm Meditation, talks, & lunch see web for details Sun: Sunday Service, 10 amSat 7/23 Guru Day Retreat, 6-10 pm8/7-14 Spiritual Renewal Week Ananda Village, Nevada CitySat 9/10 Celebrate Ananda, 5-9 pm

NEWCOMERS 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 7:30 pm (except 8/10)Welcome/Orientation; drop in any time

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Ananda is Sanskrit for “joy”