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Sharing the Spirit of Ananda: A Panel Discussion

  • Ananda Temple 2171 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA United States (map)

Friday February 28, 7-8:30 pm, Ananda Palo Alto Temple, Free

The spirit of Ananda is a vibration of joy—one that cannot be defined in words but can only be felt in the heart. Living in harmony with the teachings of Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda brings a deep and lasting joy. When we offer ourselves to God—through the daily activities and blessings of seva, through our commitment to Self-transformation in meditation and devotion, and through our willingness to expand and share God’s presence—we become beacons of divine joy, uplifting all hearts.

Join us for an inspiring evening panel with members of Ananda Village and Ananda Palo Alto as they share their experiences of working and serving with joy and light. 

Panelists include: 

Sundara Traymer, who serves at the Expanding Light Retreat and as the International Director of Sharing Nature Worldwide.

Jitendra Guindon, who serves as the Director of Online with Ananda’s Online Outreach ministry. 

Erin Vinacco, who serves as the Director of Fundraising for Ananda Worldwide. 

Navashen and Hailey, who serve as the Directors of Ananda Valley Farm in Half Moon Bay, California.

Aryavan McSweeney, who serves as the Director of Living Wisdom School in Palo Alto, California.

Panelist moderators, Saiganesh Sairaman and Lakshmi LaPine

 
 
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Saiganesh Sairaman

Saiganesh is an Ananda minister and one of the co-managers of Ananda Palo Alto. He is a deeply thoughtful, clear speaker, and connects easily with people. He has a passion for sharing the teachings of Kriya yoga and meditation. A world citizen, he grew up in a traditional Hindu family in India and was trained as an Indian Classical musician. He is a former tech manager in the silicon valley, and applies his tech acumen to many Ananda projects.

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Brahmacharini Lakshmi

Lakshmi is an Ananda minister and one of the co-managers of Ananda Palo Alto. She also serves as an English teacher and a mediator at a local high school, dedicated to merging mindfulness and academics in a professional setting. She is a thoughtful and delightfully engaging teacher at Ananda, as well. Lakshmi serves Ananda Palo Alto in many ways, with a rare gift for organizing major projects with ease.

Earlier Event: February 28
Gentle Yoga for a Healthy Spine
Later Event: March 1
Ananda Valley Farm Community Work Day