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Join us for an inspiring presentation about Ananda’s global outreach work by Erin, Shyama, and Kevala from Ananda Village.

Snacks will be served between the service and presentation.

Ananda is a global movement of more than 140,000 people dedicated to Self-realization. Based on the mission and teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda to unite the spiritual wisdom of the East with the material efficiency of the West, Ananda is pioneering models for living an integrated spiritual life that inspires millions today.

What makes Ananda unique is our goal to offer everyone access to the practical teachings of yoga as shared by Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda. Thanks to the generosity of people like you, Ananda outreach ministries will continue to serve millions of seekers.

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“Truth is one and eternal. Realize oneness with it in your deathless Self, within.” Thus begins our weekly reading from Swami Kriyananda’s Rays of the One Light, which offers commentaries on the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.

The minister then offers an inspirational talk, exploring the ideals from the reading—including soul-expansion through meditation, selfless service, and devotional self-offering. The services incorporate prayer, chanting, and music to awaken the inner joy of the soul.

This is followed by The Festival of Light—a poetic ceremony celebrating the journey of the soul to Self-realization.

This Week’s Topic: We Are Children of the Light

If you want to know God, live with the awareness that you have Him now—for each of us is born of that one true light.

Join guest ministers Shyama and Erin this Sunday as they explore the boundless qualities of the soul.

While our services are available both in person and online, attending in person often creates a deeper spiritual experience. Whether you join us online or in our temple, all are welcome on this journey of self-awakening.

Ananda Sacramento Sunday Service

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“Truth is one and eternal. Realize oneness with it in your deathless Self, within.” Thus begins our weekly reading from Swami Kriyananda’s Rays of the One Light, which offers commentaries on the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.

The minister then offers an inspirational talk, exploring the ideals from the reading—including soul-expansion through meditation, selfless service, and devotional self-offering. The services incorporate prayer, chanting, and music to awaken the inner joy of the soul.

This is followed by The Festival of Light—a poetic ceremony celebrating the journey of the soul to Self-realization.

This Week’s Topic: Dogmatism Vs Common Sense

True wisdom emerges when we balance scriptural teachings with common sense and our direct experience of truth.

Join Dharmadas and Nirmala this Sunday as they guide us in exploring deeper understanding.

While our services are available both in person and online, attending in person often creates a deeper spiritual experience. Whether you join us online or in our temple, all are welcome on this journey of self-awakening.

Ananda Sacramento Sunday Service

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Shiva, one of the most beloved manifestations of the Infinite in India, represents the dissolving aspect of AUM—the element of Divine consciousness that draws us back to our cosmic home in God.

Join us for an evening of self-offering, devotion, and chanting with Vayu from Ananda Village, along with Dharmadas, Nirmala, Prem, Terri, and others. The evening will also feature inspiring stories, uplifting music, and tasty prasad.

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“Truth is one and eternal. Realize oneness with it in your deathless Self, within.” Thus begins our weekly reading from Swami Kriyananda’s Rays of the One Light, which offers commentaries on the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.

The minister then offers an inspirational talk, exploring the ideals from the reading—including soul-expansion through meditation, selfless service, and devotional self-offering. The services incorporate prayer, chanting, and music to awaken the inner joy of the soul.

This is followed by The Festival of Light—a poetic ceremony celebrating the journey of the soul to Self-realization.

This Week’s Topic: By Thinking Can We Arrive at Understanding?

True understanding comes not from intellectual hair-splitting, but from opening ourselves to divine love—an awakening of higher consciousness.

Join Carmenza and Bryan this Sunday as they guide us toward this deeper understanding.

While our services are available both in person and online, attending in person often creates a deeper spiritual experience. Whether you join us online or in our temple, all are welcome on this journey of self-awakening.

Ananda Sacramento Sunday Service

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“Truth is one and eternal. Realize oneness with it in your deathless Self, within.” Thus begins our weekly reading from Swami Kriyananda’s Rays of the One Light, which offers commentaries on the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.

The minister then offers an inspirational talk, exploring the ideals from the reading—including soul-expansion through meditation, selfless service, and devotional self-offering. The services incorporate prayer, chanting, and music to awaken the inner joy of the soul.

This is followed by The Festival of Light—a poetic ceremony celebrating the journey of the soul to Self-realization.

This Week’s Topic: Can Man See God?

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”

Join Aaron and Suryadas this Sunday as they explore ways we can elevate our consciousness to experience the divine presence within.

While our services are available both in person and online, attending in person often creates a deeper spiritual experience. Whether you join us online or in our temple, all are welcome on this journey of self-awakening.

Ananda Sacramento Sunday Service
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“Truth is one and eternal. Realize oneness with it in your deathless Self, within.” Thus begins our weekly reading from Swami Kriyananda’s Rays of the One Light, which offers commentaries on the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.

The minister then offers an inspirational talk, exploring the ideals from the reading—including soul-expansion through meditation, selfless service, and devotional self-offering. The services incorporate prayer, chanting, and music to awaken the inner joy of the soul.

This is followed by The Festival of Light—a poetic ceremony celebrating the journey of the soul to Self-realization.

This Week’s Topic: The Mystery of Avatara, or Divine Incarnation

Join guest minister Nayaswami Narayan from Ananda Village for Sunday service, where he will share insights from Paramhansa Yogananda’s newly released book “Songs of the Soul,” published by Crystal Clarity.

While our services are available both in person and online, attending in person often creates a deeper spiritual experience. Whether you join us online or in our temple, all are welcome on this journey of self-awakening.

Ananda Sacramento Sunday Service
If you enjoyed this video, please like and share it. To see our other weekly offerings, please subscribe.
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#yogananda #kriyayoga #ananda #autobiography-of-a-yogi

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“Truth is one and eternal. Realize oneness with it in your deathless Self, within.” Thus begins our weekly reading from Swami Kriyananda’s Rays of the One Light, which offers commentaries on the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.

The minister then offers an inspirational talk, exploring the ideals from the reading—including soul-expansion through meditation, selfless service, and devotional self-offering. The services incorporate prayer, chanting, and music to awaken the inner joy of the soul.

This is followed by The Festival of Light—a poetic ceremony celebrating the journey of the soul to Self-realization.

This Week’s Topic: The Importance of Soul-Receptivity

“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.”

Join Dharmadas and Nirmala this Sunday as they teach us the true meaning of this saying by Jesus; that higher consciousness can be attained through soul receptivity.

While our services are available both in person and online, attending in person often creates a deeper spiritual experience. Whether you join us online or in our temple, all are welcome on this journey of self-awakening.

**Ananda Sacramento Sunday Service**

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#yogananda #kriyayoga #ananda #autobiography-of-a-yogi

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“Truth is one and eternal. Realize oneness with it in your deathless Self, within.” Thus begins our weekly reading from Swami Kriyananda’s Rays of the One Light, which offers commentaries on the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.

The minister then offers an inspirational talk, exploring the ideals from the reading—including soul-expansion through meditation, selfless service, and devotional self-offering. The services incorporate prayer, chanting, and music to awaken the inner joy of the soul.

This is followed by The Festival of Light—a poetic ceremony celebrating the journey of the soul to Self-realization.

This Week’s Topic: The Infinite Christ

John the Baptist said of Jesus, “That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.“

Join Dharmadas and Nirmala this Sunday as they share with us how this divine light exists within each of us, waiting to be awakened.

While our services are available both in person and online, attending in person often creates a deeper spiritual experience. Whether you join us online or in our temple, all are welcome on this journey of self-awakening.

**Ananda Sacramento Sunday Service**

If you enjoyed this video, please like and share it. To see our other weekly offerings, please subscribe.

[https://anandasacramento.org](https://anandasacramento.org/)

https://www.facebook.com/Ananda-Sacramento-136497496391575

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7hym8NZ3UW-usdac0O2Mw

#yogananda #kriyayoga #ananda #autobiography-of-a-yogi

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