The Villager, January 13-27, 2022

January 13-27, 2022 Click here for Flipbook Click here for PDF Gandhi is observing a vow of silence and so communicated with Yogananda by note.

Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up Two Weeks at Ananda Village Thursday, 1/13 Friday, 1/21 Ministers Schedule: >Purification Ceremony in the >Pizza Night. January: Temple Vestry, 6am to 8:15am. 2 Jyotish & Devi >The Villager is distributed Saturday, 1/22 9 Pranaba & Parvati bi-weekly on Thursdays. 16 Atman and Bhaktimarg >Weekly Satsang on Affirmations, >Minister’s Retreat, all day. Temple 23 Ananta & Maria 12—12:30pm, Living Wisdom 30 *Sundara with Pranaba & Parvati Center. See page __ . Sunday, 1/23 February: Sunday, 1/16 >Fire Ceremony at 9:45am. 6 Jyotish & Devi >Fire Ceremony at 9:45am. >Sunday Service at 10 am at Temple. 13 Pranaba & Parvati >Sunday Service, Temple at 10am. Ministers: Ananta & Maria< Reading 4: 20 Ananta & Maria Ministers: Atman and Bhaktimarg The Infinite Christ, from Rays of the 30 Pranaba & Parvati < Reading 3: Is God Present Even One Light. Affirmation: Energy ……… There, Where There Is Ignorance?, from Rays of the One Light. Tuesday, 1/25 Guided Morning Meditations, Affirmation: Happiness Monday–Friday, Temple of Light. >Villager submission deadline by 1pm. 6:30am-8am. Monday, 1/17 …….. Wednesday, 1/26 >Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. See Fire Ceremony & Sunday Service, page 3. >Worldwide Guided Kriya Meditation, Temple of Light and online at this 5:30am, PDT. Contact Devalila for the link. 9:45am. Wednesday, 1/19 link to register. ……… >Worldwide Guided Kriya Thursday, 1/27 Village Council Meetings, Meditation, 5:30am, PDT. Contact 1st Tuesday of the month, 8:30am. Devalila for the link to register. >Purification Ceremony in the Temple Wisdom classroom. >Satsang with Jyotish & Devi, Vestry, 6am to 8:15am. …….. 7pm-8pm. Temple of Light. >Weekly Satsang on Affirmations, 12—12:30pm, Living Wisdom Center. Long Range Calendar link. Thursday, 1/20 See page __ . Contact Nandadevi for changes and >The Villager is distributed bi-weekly additions to the long range calendar. >Purification Ceremony in the on Thursdays. Temple Vestry, 6am to 8:15am. *Next Wave speaker/minister >Weekly Satsang on Affirmations, 12—12:30pm, Living Wisdom Center. See page __ . Send inquiries and submissions for The Villager to Meerabai at [email protected]. Support Ananda. See New Blog posts. 1 Rise In Freedom by Nayaswami Diksha The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022

Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up January Birthdays* 1 Bimal Wong 3 Sahaja Sims / Mary Dossett 5 YOGANANDA / Byasa Steinmetz / Uma Botarro Ed Welborn (In Memoriam) 6 Marie Hardy 7 Barbara Scheck 8 Rose Gradel 11 Maghi Weber / Rohini Sanderson 15 Savitri Simpson / Eleni Cardona / Ric Moorhouse 16 Niranjana Kushler / Janaka Keller 17 Ken Crawford / Mukti Deranja 19 Kent Williams 21 Japa Hansen / David Kessler / Nakin Lenti 26 Teresa Dass 29 Sue Stickney / Dr. Peter 30 Gita Matlock / Larry Goodson *If there are incorrect or missing birthdays, notify Meerabai at [email protected]. The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022 2

Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY January 17, 2022 Be the Change: Martin Luther King Jr. by Nayaswami Nefretete Rasheed Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 into one of the most cathartic periods of American history. African Americans were enslaved on American soil for more than 246 years between 1619 and 1865. Following the Reconstruction era in the late 1800’s and well into the 1960’s, it was the status quo for African Americans to be terrorized and disfranchised by social, educational and employment discrimination, racial hatred, mass violence and lynching. Blacks in America at all socio-economic and political levels were often treated as second-class citizens without the right to vote, without enforced protections of the constitution and without federal civil rights. Read more > Martin Luther King Jr. — Divine Remembrance by Brahmachari Prashad I have a vivid memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. from my childhood. I was 6 or 7 years old, in grade school. One morning, I walked into my classroom and the first thing I saw was a video of a man giving a speech. The picture was black and white, playing off the TV kept in the same corner where we had storytelling time. I was instantly awestruck, lifted to a heightened state of awareness. My entire focus was drawn to this man, and for a few seconds it was as if time stood still in order to allow me to absorb something very profound, even thrilling. Read more > The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022 3

Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up Martin Luther King, Jr.— Apostle of Love by Nayaswami Naidhruva Drawing from the teachings of Jesus, Thoreau, and Gandhi, King preached non-violent rebellion against unjust laws and love for one’s enemies. For King, non-violence was an expression of love. And love—far from being a tepid sentiment—was an expression of the superior power of the soul. In King’s own words: “Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice. Justice at its best is love correcting everything that stands against love.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read more > Heroic Love: Martin Luther King Day Satsang by Asha Nayaswami 2021 At times, God calls us to be much more than we think we can be. The examples of heroes like Martin Luther King help us to rise to the occasion and stand up for idealism. Heroic love asks, what else am I living for accept what is right? Dr. King offered the willingness and courage to sacrifice everything for a greater love, for a noble and divine cause. We can all take heed from this and do our part to bring light. Even though as a country we may have to admit, “this is where we are,” what matters most is where we aspire to be. When the battle of light and dark is waging, every bit of light is supremely important. The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022 4

Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up Satsang with Jyotish & Devi January 19, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., PST Temple of Light More details to come. ……………………………………………………………………… Women's Kriya Meditations Temple of Light, 2022 Every third Monday of the month, 5:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m., PST Jan 17 (postponed) Feb 21 Mar 21 April 18 May 16 June 20 The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022 5

Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up Weekly Reflections on Affirmations NEW! Weekly Satsang Thursdays from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. at The New Living Wisdom Center Join us each week for a discussion and exploration of the week’s Affirmation. Our weekly satsang will follow the affirmation that is recited at that week’s Sunday Service. These affirmations are all taken from Swami Kriyananda’s Affirmations for Self Healing. The format of the satsang will vary depending on that week’s facilitator. Come every week or as you are able! Affirmations for January: Thursday, January 6: Success Thursday, January 13: Love Thursday, January 20: Happiness Thursday, January 27: Energy Optional: Bring a notebook with you for journaling. The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022 6

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Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up Affirmation 3, Week 1: Happiness I vow from today onwards to be happy under every circumstance. I came from God’s joy. I am joy! Prayer O Lord of Joy, fill me with boundless happiness. For I am Thy child, made in Thy blissful image. As Thou art Joy, so also, in my inner Self, am I. ………………………………………………………….……………………………… Affirmation 4, Week 2: Energy Within me lies the energy to accomplish all that I will to do. Behind my every act is God’s infinite power. Prayer O Cosmic Energy, vitalize all the cells of my body; recharge my mind with boundless inspiration; fill my soul with Thy inexhaustible joy. From Affirmations for Self-Healing by Swami Kriyananda The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022 8

Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up Vegan Paella with Cashews and Olives Ingredients ● 2 1/4 cup vegetable stock divided ● 1/2 cup red onion diced ● 2/3 cup arborio rice ● 1 tsp turmeric ● 1 tsp cumin ● 1/4 tsp saffron ● 3 cloves garlic ● 1 green pepper diced ● 1 red pepper diced ● 2 tbsp black olives pitted ● 1/2 cup diced tomatoes or 1 large tomato diced ● 1/2 cup cashews chopped ● 1/2 cup frozen peas ● 2 tbsp cilantro chopped Instructions 1. Sauté the diced red onion in ¼ cup of vegetable stock on medium-high heat. 2. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in rice, garlic, turmeric, cumin, saffron, diced green peppers, diced red peppers, olives, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 1-2 minutes. 3. Add 2 cups of vegetable stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. 4. Add frozen peas, and chopped cashews. Stir until peas are heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley.2022 New Year’s Visioning Quest For more easy recipes, click here. The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022 9

Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up Dinner and a Movie The SAINTS Collection FREE DVD Lending @ The Village The Saints Sheet1 The Saints Collection Dvd Lending Libraray @ The Village FREE!! The right column shows if the dvd is available. Email: [email protected] stating the movie you'd like to borrow. The dvd will be placed in your mailbox…Click here. Updated List on \"The Saints Collection\" Free DVD lending library - Google Docs! We have expanded into a new section (at the bottom), of \"Spiritually Inspiring Movies.\" Take a few minutes to browse! Thank you. May the Saints uplift you and bring you boundless Blessings! With Love, aramati and vairagi The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022 10

Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up Call for Entries—Art Exhibit Theme: “The Many Aspects of Divine Mother” Purpose: Awareness of Consciousness through the Arts Exhibit: February 14 through summer 2022 Grand Opening: Monday, February 14, 2022 (Valentine’s Day) Installations due: January 15, 2022 Application due: Rolling or ASAP Benefits: Artists, Nature & the Arts Curator: Nischala Cryer “The Many Aspects of Divine Mother” How does the Divine Mother appear to us? What face does she have? What clothes does She wear? Her versatility is Infinite. Countless are the faces and forms of the Mother of the Universe to her children. How would you interpret the Divine Mother through art? We are looking for original art created for this theme. Click here for full, updated document. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Ananda College New Horizons Hybrid Gap Year Helping Teens and Adults Find their Dharma — Click here Secrets of Ancient Civilizations of Greece and Crete Ananda College Spiritual Travel — Click here Go on pilgrimage to Greece and Crete with Ananda College April 20-May 6, 2022 The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022 11

Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up Living Wisdom International Online Finder Fee e High School The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022 12

Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up Special Announcementsa FOR RENT: Charming rustic cabin close to Ananda Village on the San Juan Ridge. Rent plus security and cleaning deposit required. Employed person with good credit only. Email [email protected] …………………………………………………………………………………………………... Village Council Meetings First Tuesday of the month, 8:30am, at Lotus Building on Jan 4th, then back at Wisdom classroom. All village community members are welcome to attend. Send agenda items and feedback to [email protected]. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Worldwide Guided Kriya Meditations, 5:30am, PST Every Wednesday. If you would like to participate, let Devalila know and she will give you the link to register. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Women's Kriya Meditations, Temple of Light, 5:30-7pm, PST Third Monday of the month beginning, January 17, 2022. Protocol will be announced. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Purification Ceremony, Temple of Light Vestry, 6:00am-8:15am, PST Every Thursday. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Guided Morning Meditations, Temple of Light. 6:30am-8:00 am, PST Monday–Friday. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Fire Ceremony & Sunday Services, Temple of Light and online at this link. 9:45am, PST ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Thank You for being a Valued Villager Subscriber > If you need to subscribe or renew, click here. >Advertising is available...To request ad rates, inquire at [email protected]. >Send inquiries and submissions for The Villager to Meerabai. >Deadline & Publish Dates for The Villager, 2022 (PDF link). The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022 13

Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up Residential & Commercial Rentals in the Village Available Housing: Seva—(formerly Nayaswami Seva’s residence…Gyanamata name changed to Seva to honor our dear friend) is a 276-square-foot apartment residence with a kitchenette and private bathroom at Ayodyha shared housing cluster. Anyone interested in this residence please contact Nandadevi for village housing, and bear in mind the ideal fit is a female in good health interested in some participation with the Sisters at Ayodyha. Tranquility—Standalone 306sf tiny home next to Badri and Gita's home, available in January. Includes full kitchen, bathroom, sleeping loft, built-in closets and drawers, private deck, W/D hookup on deck (needs covering), A/C and propane heat, and lots of charm. Make appointment with Badri or Nandadevi to see. Ponderosa—(formerly, Sandalwood) on top of the mailroom will be returned to a residence as it was years ago. It is just under 400 square feet with one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchenette and living/dining space, and a small anteroom to the bathroom. There is good light and adequate attic storage and some 200 additional feet of deck space(front & rear total). Being directly in the Village Center and above the mail room has certain impacts and conveniences, and ideally it’s resident could “keep an eye” on the Village Center, particularly at night. If interested, please contact Nandadevi at #7503 or [email protected] ………………….. If you are interested in moving, please talk to Nandadevi. We require a 30-days moving notice. Please don’t make changes to your home, inside or out, without first speaking to the Planning Committee. If you are interested in housing, contact Nandadevi at x7503. Please note: The Ananda Village housing units generally listed in this section of The Villager are available to established Ananda Village resident members only. These are individuals who have been through the Village membership programs and/or have been given permission to apply for housing in the Village community. Questions? Contact Nandadevi x7503. Commercial Space for Rent Rajarshi Park - Coming soon! Lahiri Downstairs office with outside entrance – 185 sq ft $222/month Lahiri Upstairs offices – 300 sq ft $360/mo, 167 sq ft $200/mo, 109 sq ft $131 Aum Building has cubicles available for office use $86/mo. Due to the nature of cubicles, we will assess if your business use is a good fit for other renters. Polestar – Coming soon! Locking office/art studio/storage – 172 sq ft $119/mo Internet connection is available through Ananda Bell at additional charge. Also available in Polestar, open storage by square foot usage and shelf storage. Please inquire for availability and rates. Contact Tami Thompson x 7510. Rental Contacts Village Housing: Nandadevi Traymar x7503 / [email protected] Commercial Space: Tami Thompson x 7510 / [email protected] The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022 14

Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up Ananda Departments & Businesses Advertising Virtual Vision Board Retreat with Meerabai—Jan 8, 2022 (sliding scale $30—$77 for Village members): https://www.paypal.me/blissfulcommunity …………………………………………………………………………………. ANANDA HOUSE Assisted Living 13230 SW Airey Place, Gaston, OR 97119 Call: 503 596.2277, Email us @ [email protected] Visit with us @ anandahouse.org …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022 15

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Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up Past Villager Issues Jan 1-13, 2022 - New Year’s/Master’s BD Issue Click here to see more past issues of Dec 16-31, 2021 - Christmas Issue The Villager published beginning 2019. Dec 2-16, 2021 Nov 18-Dec 2, 2021 - Thanksgiving & Seva Issue 26 issues per year. Nov 4-18, 2021 Oct 21-Nov 4, 2021 ……….. Oct 7-21, 2021 Sept 23-Oct 7, 2021 - Lahiri’s Celebration Issue Thank You for being a Valued Sept 9-23, 2021 - Swamiji’s Discipleship Issue Villager Subscriber Aug 26-Sept 9, 2021 - Janmashtami Issue Aug 12-26, 2021 > If you need to subscribe or renew, click here. July 29-Aug 12, 2021 >Advertising is available...To request ad rates, inquire at July 15-29, 2021 July 1-15, 2021 - Ananda’s Birthday Issue [email protected]. June 17-July 1, 2021 - SRW Issue June 3-17, 2021 ……….. May 20-June 3, 2021 May 6-20, 2021 - Swami’s Birthday Issue Send inquiries and submissions for The Villager to April 22-May 6. 2021 Meerabai at [email protected]. April 8-22, 2021 March 25-April 8, 2021 - Easter ……….. March 11-25, 2021 - Spring February 25-March 11, 2021 Would you like to support The Villager with a February 11-25, 2021 Love Offering? Click here. January 28-Feb 11, 2021 Jan 14-28, 2021 Jan 1-15, 2021 - New Year’s/Master’s BD Issue Snowy Reflections from Crystal Hermitage Photography by Suzanne Ilgun The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022 17

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Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up Karma Yogis build a Snow Woman at the Expanding Light Retreat. Monday, 12-27-21. The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022 19

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Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up A Touch of Light Blog by Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi Three Visitors by Nayaswami Jyotish The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022 21

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Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up Aditi & Vicky Datey from Ananda Mumbai We have Aditi and Vicky visiting us here at Ananda Village from Ananda Mumbai, India! They are both long-time Kriyabans and have been part of the Ananda family for 15 years. They feel very blessed to have opportunities to serve Master's and Swamiji's work. They are both part of our Karma Yoga program and will be staying with us for quite a while. The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022 23

Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up Femke Hoedemaker from Ananda Assisi Femke is at Ananda Village from Ananda Assisi, Italy! She is a Kriyaban and is doing seva at the Expanding Light Retreat as well as several special projects. Femke is now in our Ananda Yoga Teacher Training program. The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022 24

Spiritual Renewa Week 2021 Schedule & Sign up Image created by Pablo, brother of Nandadevi Traymar. A Touch of Light Blog by Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi Miracle of Miracles by Nayaswami Devi Priorities by Nayaswami Jyotish The Villager—Sharing the Ananda Community Experience, Jan 13-27, 2022 25