Ananda Kolkata

Thursday Evening Meditation
2024-07-11 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-07-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-06-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-06-13 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-06-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-05-30 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-05-23 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-05-16 17:30 - 19:00 (Asia/Kolkata) and 1 more date | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
Join us dear Friends for a blissful evening. We will chant and meditate together and draw on the inspiration of Paramhansa Yogananda and our line of Masters.
This is a Free Session. All are welcome!
If you are new, you can share your contact details below and we will get in touch soon.
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Thursday Evening Meditation
2024-06-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
Join us dear Friends for a blissful evening. We will chant and meditate together and draw on the inspiration of Paramhansa Yogananda and our line of Masters.
This is a Free Session. All are welcome!
If you are new, you can share your contact details below and we will get in touch soon.

Religion in the New Age: The science of Energy
2024-06-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Zoom Live
“The religion of the future will be, as I said, Self-realization.
It will consist in realizing that the infinite love and joy of God are our own deepest reality, and that God is our true Self. “
~ Swami Kriyananda.
Friends, we invite you to new class series aimed to act as a guide to understanding the language of religion and spirituality in the new age. As we strive to free ourselves from blind dogma, divisiveness and hierarchy of the old age, here is an offering that will clarify and unfold a new rhythm of the inner journey. Based on the wisdom as given by Paramhansa Yoganada and his direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda.
When : 1st and 8th June 2024, 7:00-8:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Mentor: Nayaswami Shankara (Spiritual Guide, Kriya Yogi, Direct disciple of Swami Kriyananda)
Energy Exchange: 2000/-
How to Register: payment to be made via GPay to 9830092824
(The proceeds of this class series will completely go to support Ananda Kolkata’s first Spiritual Fair on 21st July, Gurupurnima, 2024)
Thank you!
For more information, leave your details below. We would contact you soon!
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Joy Kids Friday
2024-05-31 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
Joy Kids Friday: An evening of sharing joy and love

Ananda Sangha Kolkata invites you to join us for four fun-filled sessions designed to bring joy and self-awareness to children, based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Every Friday has different themes, and all activities follow a thread that leads to the inner experience of divine qualities. It is a time to expand self-awareness and interact in a safe and uplifting environment.
Dates: May 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Age: 5-8 years old
Where: 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata
Energy exchange: 1600 rupees for 4 sessions

Activities’ Flow:

Introduction (10 mins)
Superconscious living exercises (5 mins)
Story time and reflection (30 mins)
Game time (15 mins)
Kid’s Yoga (10 mins)
Fun visualization (10 mins)
Chanting and healing prayer (5 mins)
Snack time

Through a combination of games, stories, yoga, and meditation, children will:

Develop self-awareness and self-confidence
Learn to manage their emotions
Cultivate positive thinking
Experience inner peace and joy

These sessions are perfect for children who:
All children aged 5-8 are welcome!
Register your child today! Limited spots available.
For more information or to register, please call Nandita 9836542195 or Devika 7757061703; also contact us on Instagram. Enter below your personal contacts!
We look forward to sharing joy and love with your child!
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Music Practice for Inner Peace
2024-05-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-05-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-05-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-05-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
Join us for a devotional music practice that will bring peace and harmony to your mind, body, and spirit. Every Wednesday, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, at our Ananda center in Kolkata (31/18 Dover Lane), we invite you to sing together mantras and songs inspired by the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda.

What to expect:

A welcoming and relaxing atmosphere
Singing of mantras and devotional songs
Insipiration for your daily Sadhana with devotional chant

Why attend:

Reduce stress and anxiety
Promote inner peace and happiness
Connect with your inner self
Find inspiration and guidance from devotional music
Join your voice with a spiritual community

While you wait for Wednesday, here are some Ananda inspirations: https://www.ananda.org/free-inspiration/

Temple of Art
2024-05-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-22 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
“If there is one thing, then, that Cities of Light ought to focus on, it is the question of how to express their philosophy through the arts. Probably only after they’ve succeeded in expressing their ideals and their state of consciousness through some aspect of the arts will people generally come to appreciate what they represent.”
~ Swami Kriyananda

Dear Kolkata Friends, join us for our art workshop at the Kolkata Meditation Center, where we will explore art as a sacred practice, a tool for self-discovery, intuition and healing. As shared by Swamiji, Art and Creativity is a sacred way to tune with the Divine intuition.
In this series of classes, we will:

Use art as a way to deepen our intuition and self-awareness
Explore art as a tool for healing and emotional release
Connect with our creativity and inner guidance
Learn watercolors and pencil colors techniques

Who can join?
Anyone who is creatively inclined and seeking a deeper connection with themselves and their creativity. No prior experience is necessary.
You will be guided by Gurupriya, Acharya and the Center Leader of Ananda Sangha Kolkata

Event details:
Every Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata.
Energy exchange 2000- (Monthly subscription):
To register: Gpay to 9830092824
For more informations, leave you contact below! We will get in touch as soon as possible.
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Level 1: Learn how to meditate in English
2024-05-25 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
Dear Kolkta Friends, we are happy to announce the beginning of Level 1: Lear How to Meditate in English. This is a series of four classes that will take place over the weekend and will start on May 25th.
Keep following us for more information. Details coming soon!
Contact us for any information. We are happy to answer you as soon as possible!
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Joy Friday for Kids
2024-05-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
Book your free session for Joy Fridays for Kids; only this Friday, the session will be free!

Details:
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Age: 5-8 years old
Reservation: Nandita 9836542195 or Devika 7757061703

Activities’ Flow:

Introduction (10 mins)
Superconscious living exercises (5 mins)
Story time and reflection (30 mins)
Game time (15 mins)
Kid’s Yoga (10 mins)
Fun visualization (10 mins)
Chanting and healing prayer (5 mins)
Snack time

Through a combination of games, stories, yoga, and meditation, children will:

Develop self-awareness and self-confidence
Learn to manage their emotions
Cultivate positive thinking
Experience inner peace and joy

Swami Kriyananda's Birthday Celebration
2024-05-19 09:30 - 13:00 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
Swami Kriyanandaji Birthday Celebration at Ananda Kolkata Meditation Center

Dear Kolkata friends, we joyfully announce the program dedicated to the birthday anniversary of Swami Kriyananda, friend and guide, who founded Ananda in 1968 with the guidance of his Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda.
Join us to celebrate a day dedicated to sharing the teachings that Ananda offers to the whole world. The satsang will be led by Gurupriya and Br. Vasudeva. This will be followed by a breakfast service and a very special event: a free session marking the launch of Ananda Hindi Sangha as part of Ananda Kolkata’s offerings to the city seekers.

Morning Flow:

9:30-10:30am : Swamiji birth anniversary satsang (Br. Vasudeva and Gurupriya); Concluding with an arati and a blessing
10:30onwards: breakfast break
11:30am to 1:00pm: launch of Ananda Hindi Sangha as part of Ananda Kolkata’s offerings (Free Session)

Please join us and bless this event. We invite you to bring friends and family, and we are grateful for you to spread the word.

Guru Kripa Hi Kevalam.
Joy in Service,
Team Ananda Kolkata
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ক্রিয়াযোগের পথে ১ম স্তর
2024-05-19, 2024-05-18, 2024-05-12, 2024-05-11 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
সুধী,
আমাদের দেশের যোগীবর ও মহানগুরুদের প্রজ্ঞার ফল আধ্যাত্মিক ধ্যান যা আমাদের দেয় দিব্য প্রশান্তি।
এই ধ্যান আমাদের শুধু প্রতিনিয়ত পরিস্থিতি নির্বিশেষে অবিচলিত রাখে তাই নয়, দৈহিক, মানসিক ও আত্মিক নিরাময় ও সাধন করে।
আমরা এ বিষয়ে যে কর্মশালাটি করছি তার পাঠক্রমে যা শেখানো হবে, তা পরমহংস যোগানন্দের শিক্ষার ভিত্তি তে পরিকল্পিত।
তার একটি নিম্নোক্ত রূপরেখা দেওয়া হোলঃ শিরোনামঃ ক্রিয়াযোগের পথে ১ম স্তর
১. ধ্যান কি, ও তার প্রয়োজনীয়তা
২. ধ্যান করার সঠিক শারীরিক ভঙ্গী
৩. হং – স ধ্যানের পদ্ধতি, প্রয়োগ কৌশল
৪. পরমহংস যোগানন্দ পরিকল্পিত ৩৯ টি শক্তি সঞ্চারক ব্যায়াম
৫. শরীর শিথিলকরন ও মন স্থির করার জন্যে হঠযোগ ও প্রাণায়াম অভ্যাস
৬. মানসদর্শনের শক্তির অনুশীলন
৪. ঐশ্বরিক শক্তি কি ভাবে অনুভূত হয়?
৫. দৈনন্দিন জীবনে ধ্যান ভাবে প্রয়োগ করা যায়
এই ১ম স্তরের পাঠের ফি ১৬০০ টাকা ৪ টি ক্লাসের জন্য।
কোন জিজ্ঞাসা থাকলে যোগাযোগ করুনঃ 9830092824
ধন্যবাদান্তে
দিব্য প্রীতি, সখ্যতায়
আনন্দ সঙ্ঘ কলকাতা
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Sri Yukteswar Birthday Celebration
2024-05-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
“[Reaching higher levels of spiritual development is attainable by] the purification of the body [from lower vibrations, habits and emotions].
Purification of [different parts of a person can be achieved in the following ways:]
– the material body can be effected by things generated along with it by Nature;
– the electric body, by patience in all circumstances;
– the magnetic body by regulation of the breath.”
― Yukteswar Giri, The Holy Science

On this auspicious occassion of the Birth Anniversary of the great Master, Gyanavatar Sri Yukteswar Giri ji: please join us at Dover Lane for a special satsang:
Timings: 7:00-8:30pm
Venue: Ananda Kolkata Dover Lane Center
Flow:
7 to 8pm – Prayer, chanting: Meditation
8-8:30 – reading and sharing by Devika and Gurupriya
