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The Transformative Power of Prayer–Whispers from Eternity

  • Ananda Palo Alto 2171 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA, 94306 United States (map)

Saturday, 10am - 1pm

Learn how to use the book, Whispers from Eternity, by Paramhansa Yogananda, step by step, and scientifically, to change one's entire being, and even your environment.

Whispers from Eternity is a profound book of prayer demands that shows you how to cultivate the Divine romance within and all around you, as well as to create the best possible attitudes to cope, spiritually, with every conceivable situation. Yogananda gives step by step, scientific, instructions on how to pray so that God will answer.

During this program:

  • Receive a brief overview of how to use Whispers from Eternity to transform your life through prayer and meditation, following the keys and hints given by Yogananda in this sacred book.

  • Discover the right spiritual mindset to begin prayer, as well as practices that you will take away t0 have a tangibly uplifting prayer life.

  • Pray together in a group, using prayers from Whispers from Eternity, creating a new, or deeper, relationship with the Divine.

  • Experience the journey of these poetic prayer demands and the visual imagery of each prayer to lead us within and behind the words of the prayers.

  •  Learn how to incorporate prayer into your meditation practice and develop a more fruitful sadhana.

Instructors: Sanjan Thelen from Ananda Village

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Sanjan Thelen
Sanjan Thelen

An inspired teacher and host, Sanjan has lived, since 2012, in several Ananda communities, serving in many ways. Some of his roles have been teaching for Online with Ananda, coordinating the Kriya Yoga Sangha, participating in Ananda's outreach throughout the US, directing the Ananda Wisconsin meditation group, and serving at the Crystal Hermitage Gardens where 20,000+ tulips are shown every year for Ananda’s spectacular Springtime at Ananda.

Originally from England, Sanjan greets you with a delightful combination of heart-felt joy and humor that makes you feel you’ve just gained a friend. He has the ability to share Yogananda’s teachings on a variety of subjects, filling his classes with depth of perception and illustrative stories. Sanjan’s willingness to go out of his way to serve and his warmth of heart uplift all those around him. 

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