Week of Events
All Day Christmas Meditation
All Day Christmas Meditation
In-Person and Online. In 1931, Yogananda started the tradition of an 8-hour meditation just before Christmas to celebrate the awakening of the Christ Consciousness within. Over the years, many devotees have had deep life-transforming experiences during these longer meditations. We hope you can join us as we dive deep into the presence of God, Christ, and our Gurus. Throughout the ... Read More
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
In Person Only. Join us at the Ananda Temple in Rancho Cordova for this devotional Christmas Eve celebration with music and a creche scene. It's one of the highlights of the year, the welcoming of Christ's consciousness into our hearts and minds. There will be music and storytelling from Swami Kriyananda’s world-renowned Oratorio, acted and sung by Ananda devotees. We ... Read More
Christmas Day Potluck Banquet
Christmas Day Potluck Banquet
Join us for a Christmas day potluck feast at the Ananda Temple in Rancho Cordova. This will be a planned potluck This is a wonderful opportunity to share the Christmas spirit with your fellow devotees. Menu: -Vegetarian Lasagna -Vegan Gluten Free Lasagna -Pasta with Vegetarian Sausages -Gluten-Free / Vegan Pasta -Caprese Salad with Vegan Dressing -Sautéed or Steamed Green Beans ... Read More
Sunday Service with Bryan and Carmenza: The Divine Ascension
Sunday Service with Bryan and Carmenza: The Divine Ascension
To attain Divine Consciousness, we must recognize our own inherent divinity, which has been concealed by the delusion of ego.
Join Bryan and Carmenza as they guide us on the stairway to the Infinite.