Ananda Los Angeles

06/30/2026

There is something profoundly moving about witnessing hundreds of hearts united in one prayer, one purpose, and one love for God. 🕯️✨

As we gathered from every corner of the world to celebrate Swami Kriyananda’s Centennial at Ananda Village, we did far more than commemorate a remarkable life. Together, through meditation, chanting, healing prayers, and joyful fellowship, we cultivated a powerful light—a vibration of divine peace that belongs not to any one of us, but to all.

Now, we return to our homes, our communities, and our own corners of the world carrying that light within us.

The celebration is not ending; it is expanding.

Each meditation, each act of kindness, each healing prayer, and each sincere effort to live the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda becomes another ray of that shared light, quietly uplifting the consciousness of humanity.

🙏 Jai Guru. May we carry this light forward together. ✨

WorldPeace JaiGuru

06/29/2026

From Swami Kriyananda's book, "The Secret of Meditation and Inner Peace." Expansion is an important part of meditation because it allows you to enhance awareness and enjoy the benefits of your practice.

06/27/2026

06/27/2026

The way you begin your morning shapes the energy you carry into the rest of your day. 🌅✨

Before the emails, the conversations, the responsibilities, and the endless movement of life… pause.

Sit in stillness.

Yogananda taught that true happiness isn’t found by chasing the world—it is discovered in the quiet sanctuary of the soul. In meditation, we return to our center, the still point where peace, wisdom, and divine joy have always been waiting for us.

Even a few minutes each morning can transform the way you meet life’s challenges. Instead of reacting, you respond with calmness. Instead of feeling scattered, you become centered. Instead of searching for fulfillment outside yourself, you begin to discover the infinite source of joy within.

Your morning meditation isn’t time taken away from your day—it is the foundation that makes every moment richer, more peaceful, and more inspired.

Today, before you do anything else, close your eyes… offer your heart to God… and rest for a few moments in the silence.

The still point within you is always there, waiting to be found. 🙏💙

06/26/2026

Nayaswami Devarshi from Ananda India on how Swami Kriyananda’s mission to spread the teachings of his guru, Paramhansa Yogananda, only grew after he left his body.

The centennial celebration has brought together devotees from around the world to share in this light of the Masters of our path!
Jai guru!
Jai Swamiji!

You can tune in for free to his and others talks today here: https://www.ananda.org/swami-100/



Swami Kriyananda
Ananda Sangha Chennai
Ananda Sangha Mumbai
Ananda Sacramento
Ananda Sangha India Publications
Ananda Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village
Ananda South Bay
Ananda Worldwide

06/24/2026

Some of the team connecting with Narayani about her new book, “My Soul Rememebrs Swami Kriyananda” at the Centennial celebration for ‘s 100th birthday at

Narayani was Swamiji’s assistant and dear divine friend and spent many precious moments with him at the end of his life. She now resides in the community , where Swamiji left his body.

Her writing conveys intimate details of his final years in this planet, living to share his guru’s teachings and be an ideal disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda

06/23/2026

A worldwide gathering of love
Devotees singing to God from their hearts
A better world infused with this light
Jai guru!
Jai Swami Kriyananda!

Join the celebration for free online

https://www.ananda.org/swami-100/



Jagrav Quinn
Ananda Worldwide
Swami Kriyananda

06/23/2026

06/20/2026

The secret of meditation is deep relaxation. From "Secrets of Mediation and Inner Peace" by Swami Kriyananda.

"Meditate more and more deeply, until calmness and joy become second nature to you." - Paramhansa Yogananda