Krishna's Birthday Kirtan (Janmashtami)
Saturday
September 4
6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
With chanting, readings, and ceremony we will celebrate the birth and life of Lord Krishna.
Celebrating the Divine in All! – Fall Equinox
Bothell
Free and open to all
Saturday
September 18
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
This popular, because universal and inspiring spiritual service and ceremony will help us feel the blessings of the season of harvest and the beginning of the season of introspection. There will be separate activities for children and hors d’oeuvres served afterwards. All are welcome.
Monthly Saturday Kirtan
Bothell
Free
Saturday
September 25
October 30
6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
Open your heart and still your mind to the Divine presence through devotional chanting! We use Indian harmoniums, guitars, drums, kirtals (bells), gong, and sometimes even harp! Chants by Paramhansa Yogananda, Swami Kriyananda, and mantras from India.
International Dinner
Lynnwood
sliding scale: $25 - $50
Saturday
October 23
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
We gaze out across the pastel blue Mediterranean Sea as the sun sets ablaze in golden light. Cool breezes caress us beneath the grape arbor as we engage in friendly repartee with our garrulous companions. Familiar waitpersons ply us with dish after dish of antipasta, pasta, crisp salads, and fresh garlic bread. Dessert to please a Contessa awaits our pleasure. Is this heaven, or just Sorrento, Italy?
Proceeds benefit the Ananda Meditation Temple Building Fund.
Prepaid reservations needed by July 11. Call 425-806-3700.
Thanksgiving Potluck Banquet
registerLynnwood
potluck banquet
Thursday
November 25
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Planned potluck banquet for the whole family. Hosted by Ananda Community. Call for (vegetarian) menu choices and to register.
Christmas Events at Ananda
Children's Christmas Party - Ananda Community Lynnwood
Dec 5, 4 - 6 pm
Christmas Meditation - Bothell Temple
Dec 18, 10am - 6pm - Paramhansa Yogananda began the tradition of a day-long meditation to dive deep in the spiritual power of this sacred time of year. Come for all or part. There are breaks and a schedule available one week prior. This is the heart of Ananda’s Christmas.
Christmas Pageantry Sunday Service - Bothell Temple
Dec 19, 10am - 11:30am Today we bring the whole family together with music, chanting, pageantry, and ceremony. Everyone will be touched with the joy of Christmas.
After service there will be an all-Sangha Christmas party with hors d'oeuvres and Silent Night in many languages!
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - Bothell Temple
Dec 24, 9-10pm - This evening under candlelight we can feel the stillness of the indwelling Christ, born in the humble manger of our quiet heart.
Christmas Day Music Meditation - Bothell Temple
Dec 25, 10am - 12pm This morning’s meditation includes a music meditation.
Christmas Potluck Banquet - Lynnwood Community
Dec 25 at 1:30pm (Call or see the signup sheets in the temple.)
Paramhansa Yogananda's Birthday Events
Paramhansa Yogananda Birthday Retreat - at Bothell Temple
Jan 5, 1 - 9 p.m.
A day of silent meditation, chanting, and musical interludes. Schedule of breaks will be available. Come for all or part.
