Yogananda’s tradition of a day of meditation celebrating the “Spiritual Christmas” before celebrating the “Social Christmas”  has become the heart of Ananda’s Christmas season. This is a day dedicated to communion with Christ Consciousness, a profound opportunity for an inner experience of the Divine. Though it’s length may seem intimidating, you may be surprised at how easily the soul welcomes long periods ... Read More

Thanksgiving Saturday   9am - Meditation, Chanting, Pranayam -  Kelly's House 494 Anaquatucket Rd - N Kingstown, RI -  401-667-7315 ********  Noon Meditation - Ananda Center    ********                                     1pm –  Local Hike – with Colleen & Kelly Leave by cars from  Ananda Center ********   5pm –   Satsang with Ram & Dikshini – Chanting and Stories of the Early Days ... Read More

Let's Give Thanks Together*     Join us in welcoming our honored guests Bramachari Jitendra, Erin Vinacco, Ministers Ram and Dikshini Smith Thanksgiving Day – Thursday 11/24 – Shanti House** 10am – Outdoor Fire Ceremony – Inside Gratitude Ceremony Noon – Thanksgiving Meal - Potluck -  our hostess, Kelly 1pm ish - Local Hike -   Friday – 11/25 – ... Read More

  “Forget your troubles, come on get happy!” Believe it or not, those were the words to a popular song awhile back. How can one just do that? Well…one can sing happy songs! Join us for an hour and let’s sing together joyful, uplifting songs by Swami Kiryananda. Words and music provided…you don’t have to know ‘how’ to sing…you don’t ... Read More

  Learn the Energization Exercises ! Awaken your awareness of the source of energy within you  through Yogananda’s Energization Exercises. Use your will to release tension that blocks the energy flow to your body and mind. Paramhansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, created these exercises. Based on ancient teachings and eternal realities, Yogananda explains that the whole physical ... Read More

Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities.  It is a state in which the body is relaxed, the mind focused, and the heart open.  In the quietness of calm inner listening, it gives direct, intuitive experience of higher realities. If you want to have more peace and joy in your life, join us in ... Read More

Time With The Masters Part 1 - We invite you to take a rest from the world for a day (or even part of a day) and treat yourself to Time With The Masters. Our morning program will focus on some ‘jewels’ from Yogananda’s classic, Whispers From Eternity, a book of answered prayers, poetry, chants and essays. We will read, ... Read More

  Time With The Masters   Part 1 - We invite you to take a rest from the world for a day (or even part of a day) and treat yourself to Time With The Masters. Our morning program will focus on some ‘jewels’ from Yogananda’s classic, Whispers From Eternity, a book of answered prayers, poetry, chants and essays. We ... Read More

Join us for a Saturday Afternoon Movie Satsang at the Ananda Center Hopkinton, located on a beautiful horse farm…Come early and walk a wooded trail, or ‘visit’ the horses. The building itself is rustic with a beautiful altar, wood stove, couches and a large flat-screen TV – a perfect setting for friends to gather together and enjoy each others’ company. ... Read More