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Tuesday, December 31, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Ananda Temple
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA
- United States
7pm Service (5pm meditation, 6pm Vows ceremony)
This special evening program brings the year to a close, and renews our spirits for the coming year. Program includes three 30-minute meditations, interwoven with music, poetry, and recorded talks by Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda.
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Sunday, December 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Ananda Palo Alto
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA
- United States
Sunday morning services at Ananda are joyful, music-filled, and thoughtful. There is often laughter, and sometimes heartfelt tears. Explore thoughtful answers to questions we all have about the meaning and purpose of our lives. Readings from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita each Sunday.
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Wednesday, December 25, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
- Ananda Palo Alto
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto
- United States
Wednesday, 12:30pm, after Family Service
You and your family members or friends are warmly invited to enjoy a vegetarian banquet. A chance to connect with friends, new and old, along with some musical entertainment — fun-loving and inspiring.
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Wednesday, December 25, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Ananda Temple
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA
- United States
Wednesday, Family Service, 11am - 12pm • Banquet, 12:30pm
A cast of children and adults illustrates the story as Asha narrates, bringing Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem magically to life. Many adults say this is one of their favorite events of the year.
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Tuesday, December 24, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Ananda Temple
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA
- United States
Tuesday, Meditation 5-7pm, Celebration 7:30pm
With music, storytelling, kings, and shepherds, celebrate the coming of Christ consciousness in this holy time of year. Everyone participates at the close in a beautiful devotional candlelight ceremony at the feet of the baby.
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Tuesday, December 24, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Ananda Temple
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA
- United States
Tuesday, 5-7pm Meditation, 7:30 Celebration
The Ananda Christmas Eve offering is a deeply devotional evening. Let us join in a 2 hour special meditation to begin the celebrations on this sacred evening.
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Sunday, December 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Ananda Community - Chela Bhavan
- 240 Monroe Dr.
- Mountain View, CA
- United States
Sunday, 6pm • meet at Chela Bhavan, Ananda Community
Stroll the streets near the Ananda Community in Mountain View, singing to the neighbors who delight in this old-fashioned holiday tradition—a magical evening.
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Sunday, December 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Ananda Temple
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA 94306
Sunday morning services at Ananda are joyful, music-filled, and thoughtful. There is often laughter, and sometimes heartfelt tears. Explore thoughtful answers to questions we all have about the meaning and purpose of our lives. Readings from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita each Sunday.
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Saturday, December 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Ananda Temple
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA
- United States
Saturday, 10am-6pm
This tradition was begun by Yogananda and has become the heart of Ananda’s Christmas season. It’s a profound opportunity for an inner experience of the Divine. Though it may seem intimidating, you may be surprised at how easily the soul welcomes long periods of deep quiet.
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Ananda Yoga Center
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA
- United States
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/postures, chanting and meditation.
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Monday, December 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Ananda Yoga Center
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA
- United States
Monday evenings
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation to strengthen your aura and reaffirm your commitment to sadhana.
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Sunday, December 15, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Ananda Yoga Center
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA
- United States
Sunday, 11:30 am
Beautiful handmade arts and crafts, and homemade foods for the holidays will be on display and on sale in the Yoga Center (right next to the Temple).
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Sunday, December 15, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Ananda Temple
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA 94306
Sunday morning services at Ananda are joyful, music-filled, and thoughtful. There is often laughter, and sometimes heartfelt tears. Explore thoughtful answers to questions we all have about the meaning and purpose of our lives. Readings from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita each Sunday.
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Saturday, December 14, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Ananda Temple
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto
- United States
2nd Saturday, 4-5pm
Children, like all of us, are hungry for meaning and understanding. Children, parents, and extended family are invited to this child-oriented celebration of Spirit — stories, prayer, play, and joyful celebration.
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Friday, December 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Ananda Temple
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Mountain View
- United States
7pm • Ananda Temple
Join us for an evening of sacred chanting welcoming Christ into our hearts. It is a great way to tune into devotional spirit of the holy season.
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Thursday, December 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
- Ananda Yoga Center
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA
- United States
Thursdays, 7-8:15 pm • Yudhisthira
Learn how to calm your mind, still your body, and open the doorway to the joy of your soul. Each session will include pranayama (breathing exercises), guided meditation, and a dynamic asana practice to help release stress and anxiety. Ideal for all skill levels.
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Ananda Yoga Center
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA
- United States
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/postures, chanting and meditation.
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Ananda Temple
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto
- United States
Wednesdays, Dec 4th & 11th, 7pm
Join us for delightful storytelling, poetry, music and dance as we visit the lives of these two great saints who lived in the late 1100s
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Monday, December 9, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Ananda Yoga Center
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA
- United States
Monday evenings
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation to strengthen your aura and reaffirm your commitment to sadhana.
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Sunday, December 8, 2024, 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM
- Ananda Temple
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA
- United States
Sunday, 12:15pm concert • light lunch provided beforehand
Choir, small groups and soloists will perform a beautiful selection of Christmas favorites, including traditional carols, classical gems, and music by Swami Kriyananda.
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Sunday, December 8, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Ananda Palo Alto
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA
- United States
Sunday morning services at Ananda are joyful, music-filled, and thoughtful. There is often laughter, and sometimes heartfelt tears. Explore thoughtful answers to questions we all have about the meaning and purpose of our lives. Readings from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita each Sunday.
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Thursday, December 5, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
- Ananda Yoga Center
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA
- United States
Thursdays, 7-8:15 pm • Yudhisthira
Learn how to calm your mind, still your body, and open the doorway to the joy of your soul. Each session will include pranayama (breathing exercises), guided meditation, and a dynamic asana practice to help release stress and anxiety. Ideal for all skill levels.
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Ananda Yoga Center
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA
- United States
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/postures, chanting and meditation.
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Ananda Temple
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto
- United States
Wednesdays, Dec 4th & 11th, 7pm
Join us for delightful storytelling, poetry, music and dance as we visit the lives of these two great saints who lived in the late 1100s
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Monday, December 2, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Ananda Yoga Center
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA
- United States
Monday evenings
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation to strengthen your aura and reaffirm your commitment to sadhana.
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Sunday, December 1, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Ananda Temple
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA
- United States
with Shanti
For those who have already received initiation info the 3rd and 4th Kriya techniques, this evening includes Q & A and time for silent meditation. This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen and renew our practice together.
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Sunday, December 1, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Ananda Temple
- 2171 El Camino Real
- Palo Alto, CA 94306
Sunday morning services at Ananda are joyful, music-filled, and thoughtful. There is often laughter, and sometimes heartfelt tears. Explore thoughtful answers to questions we all have about the meaning and purpose of our lives. Readings from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita each Sunday.
