Celebrating 50 Years of Sharing the Light

Explore the Early Years of Ananda on a New Website
The History of Ananda: Videos, Photos, and Memories

Learn what it was like to live in tipis and trailers, start a new center out of the "Garage of the Eternal Religion," and find joy in simple living, high thinking, and service to God and guru.

A Message from Swami Kriyananda

“I think that the example of Ananda in the world is going to be a very powerful one… You all are part of what has happened, and I am so grateful for it.”

Pioneering Ananda

The Founders' Beginning Days

We learned what makes community: having a vision of something beyond your own little likes and dislikes, something expansive.
Behind it all there was something so profound, the Spirit of God and Guru that has created Ananda.

Temple of Light Dedication—Watch Live

Free | July 6, starting at 10 am PDT

Join us for this special ceremony with guest spiritual leaders from
world religions to dedicate the Temple to the Light of all religions
and to honor our line of Masters.

The Answer

Now Available Streamed and as a Special Edition DVD

In Donald Walters' quest we recognize the eternal search of every individual and discover our own inner strength. In his attunement
with the expanded vision of his master, we find hope for our own illumination.

Temple of Light is Nearly Funded

Be the Miracle!

Day by day we come closer to the new Temple of Light
becoming fully funded by its dedication this Saturday, July 6th.
We are now just shy of that goal by $251,511.
Your gift today will help this dream become a reality!