Let’s celebrate together the joy and peace of Inner Christmas
Paramhansa Yogananda calls Christmas a time of “spiritual grandeur.” He encourages us to find a balance between the Christmas our soul longs for, and social celebrations with friends and family. As a spiritual family we want to satisfy the longings of the soul first and then bring that deeper dimension of peace to our loved ones.
During this holy season we want to share special inspirations of Christ and the Masters with you: writings, blogs, videos and, most importantly, meditations. Together let us make the effort to commune with the omnipresent Christ consciousness and offer ourselves as channels of His light that has the power to unite us all!
Calendar
Welcome to the calendar of this year’s holiday season. We wish you truly holy-days and joyful moments in our company and with your loved ones.
As this year’s theme is union, our calendar includes the activities of the Ananda Sangha Europe 
with all the free online satsangs and events on Ananda LIVE to support our spiritual family wherever they are and also the different courses and events at the Retreat Center at Ananda Assisi 
where you can spent this festive season with us.
Joy
Smouldering joy, oft puffed by meditation, blinding my tearful eyes, burst into immortal flames of bliss, consumed my tears, my frame, my all.
– Paramhansa Yogananda
from the poem Samadhi
4 January
RESIDENTIAL: First Kriya Initiation – January 2022
“If Kriya Yoga is practised with a sense of inner attunement to one’s own guru, it speedily lifts one to enlightenment.” –Swami Kriyananda
Kriya Initiation is one of the most sacred ceremonies at Ananda and only for Kriyabans or becoming Kriyabans.
5 January
6:30 am ONLINE & RES: Meditation for Yogananda’s Birthday
In this special meditation, we want to tune into the joyful consciousness of our beloved Guru.
Meditation is the primary tool to realise the union of all within ourselves, let’s meditate together in this holiday season to strengthen the Light of Union all around the world.
Watch the Live-Stream
8:30 pm ONLINE & RES: Yogananda’s Birthday Celebration 
Let us celebrate his birthday in a joyous celebration at the Temple of Light online and in-person with our spiritual family from all over the world!
Paramhansa Yogananda had a mission in the world: to inspire all souls with love for God and to share the teachings and practices of Kriya Yoga. He was sent by Babaji to the West to offer this technique that allows us to experience directly the presence of God within us. Whether you are a disciple of Yogananda, or have just heard of him, you will find this event inspiring, uplifting and full of joy. Find out more
6 January
6:30 am ONLINE: Morning Meditation with Purification
Meditation is the primary tool to realise the union of all within ourselves, let’s meditate together in this holiday season to strengthen the Light of Union all around the world.
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9 January
11:45 am – 1:30 pm ONLINE & RES: Sunday Service with Helmut and Mayadevi
In the Ceremony of Light, we tap into the deep blessings of the Lord’s day, absorbing nourishment for body, mind and soul, and we give thanks for His gifts, cooperating with Grace for the diffusion of Light in the world.
Watch the Live-Stream
Inspiration
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Stay in touch with us throughout the year! Each month you will receive many inspirations, videos, satsangs and articles. What are you waiting for?
Follow our Advent Calendar
From December 1st to 24th we will share daily posts with quotes on the weekly quality, so tune in and strengthen your Light every day a little more.
Share the Light of Union
“God has many important things to accomplish on earth, and he needs willing instruments to manifest them. – Swami Kriyananda
Let us be together instruments for the Light that unites. Your regular support will help Ananda Sangha Europe share the inspiration and message of Self-realization with the entire world.