The Villager 2, Sept 12-26, 2019

September 12-26, 2019 Click here for Flipbook / Click here for PDF A Young J. Donald Walters, later Swami Kriyananda

~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ Two Weeks at Ananda Village Birthdays Long Range Calendar Inspiration / Swami Kriyananda’s 71st Discipleship Anniversary September Yard Sale Ribbon Cutting AumCare Announcements Fall Film Series - Library of Higher Consciousness Blissful Business Academy/Incubator at the Village Joyful Prosperity - Market Update Art Display at The Expanding Light Retreat Residential & Commercial Rentals in the Village Family & Friends News Swamiji’s Affirmation & Prayer 1 Swamiji’s Affirmation & Prayer 2 Business Advertising Business Logos Publishing & Deadline Dates Advertising Rates The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 1

Two Weeks at Ananda Village Thursday, 9/12 Saturday, 9/21 >Swamiji's Spiritual Anniversary, Temple of Light, >Temple of Light Ribbon Cutting / Open House, 7:30pm 10:00am - 3:00pm >The Villager, distributed bi-weekly. Sunday, 9/22 Friday, 9/13 >10am, Purification Ceremony, Temple of Light >Yard Sale, Comm Ctr, 9/13, 5-7:30 pm (Open to Village >11am-12:30pm - Sunday Service, Temple of Light, residents only) Ministers: Dr. Peter & Lisa P. < Reading: Intuition is Simple: The Intellect is Complex, from ​Rays of the One Saturday, 9/14 Light​, Affirmation: Joy >Morning Meditation, ​6-9am, CH, SOM Tuesday, 9/24 >Yard Sale, Comm Ctr, 9/14, All day (Open to all) >Swami Video at The Expanding Light Retreat Temple, Sunday, 9/15 12-12:20pm >Swamiji Apt., Open, 7-9pm >10am, Purification Ceremony, Temple of Light >The Villager submission deadline. Bi-weekly. >11am-12:30pm - Sunday Service, Temple of Light, Ministers: Bharat & Anandi < Reading: Truth Invites; It Thursday, 9/26 Never Commands, from R​ ays of the One Light.​ Affirmation: Wisdom >Lahiri's Birth & Mahasamadhi Celebration, Temple of Light, 7:30pm Tuesday, 9/17 >The Villager, distributed bi-weekly. >Swami Video at The Expanding Light Retreat Temple, ……………………………..…………………………… 12-12:20pm >Swamiji Apt., Open, 7-9pm Click here​ to view the long range calendar. ……………………………..…………………………… Community Morning Meditations, Monday-Friday, Year-round at the Temple of Light, ​6:30am-8:00am. The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 2

SEPTEMBER: Birthdays 1 Alex Forrester 16 2 Netri Mair Bharat Cornell 21 3 Sabina Klippstein Nooru Nisa-Grenell 22 5 Bodhi Lewis Henry Trowbridge 23 9 Matt Stickney & Anand Stickney Santoshi Kendall Tulsi Matlock 11 24 Michael Herman Allie Regester Panduranga Heater Mantrini Klippstein 12 Nityananda Hickey Bhaktimarg Goering Sambhava Burke Gopal Sims 28 14 Binay Preston Satyaki Brockschmidt Mai Lee 29 Purushottama Selbie 30 LAHIRI MAHASAYA The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 3

Long Range Calendar SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER Thursday, 9/12 Tuesday, 10/1 Sunday, 11/10 >Swamiji's Spiritual Anniversary, >Village Council Meeting, Temple of >Purification Ceremony, 10am. Temple of Light, 7:30pm Light, 8:30 am Sunday Service, Temple of Light, 11am. Ministers: Pranaba & Parvati. Friday, 9/13-14 Saturday, 10/5 Talk: Erin. >Yard Sale, Comm Ctr, 9/13, 5​ -7:30 >Lahiri Service Day Sunday, 11/17 pm Sunday, 10/6 >Purification Ceremony, 10am. Sunday Service, Temple of Light, >Yard Sale, Comm Ctr, 9/14, All day >Purification Ceremony, 10am. Sunday 11am Service, Temple of Light, 11am Sunday, 9/15 Monday, 11/18 Saturday, 10/12 >10am, Purification Ceremony >Women's Kriya Meditation, CH, >11am-12:30pm - Sunday Service, >1st Kriya Initiation, Temple of Light, 5:30pm Temple of Light 5:30pm Sunday, 11/24 Saturday, 9/21 Sunday, 10/13 >Purification Ceremony, 10am. >Temple of Light Ribbon Cutting >Purification Ceremony, 10am. Sunday Sunday Service, Temple of Light, Open House, 10:00am - 3:00pm Service, Temple of Light, 11am. 11am Ministers: Ananta & Maria. Talk: Sunday, 9/22 Jitendra. Thursday, 10/28 >10am, Purification Ceremony Thursday, 10/17 >Thanksgiving Community >11am-12:30pm - Sunday Service, Meditation, Temple of Light, Temple of Light >Attunement Ceremony, Temple of 8:00am-10:00am Light, 7:30pm ………………………………………………….. Thursday, 9/26 Sunday, 10/20 Sunday, 12/8 >Lahiri's Birth & Mahasamadhi Celebration, Temple of Light, >Purification Ceremony, 10am. Sunday >Purification Ceremony, 10am. 7:30pm Service, Temple of Light, 11am Sunday Service, Temple of Light, 11am. Ministers: Bharat & Anandi. Monday, 9/30 Monday, 10/21 Talk: Badri. ………………………………………………….. >Women's Kriya Meditation, CH, >Women's Kriya Meditation, CH, 2020 Events: 5:30 5:30pm >L​ AHIRI MAHASAYA’​ s Birthday ● Minister’s Retreat, 2/1 (See celebration on 26th). Sunday, 10/27 ● Inner Renewal Week, 2/2-9 ● Shivaratri, 2/21 (12 hrs) >Purification Ceremony, 10am. Sunday ● Spiritual Renewal Week, Service, Temple of Light, 11am 6/28-7/5 Thursday, 10/31 ● Kriyaban Retreat, 9/9-13 …………………………………………………… >Halloween Community Morning …………………………………………………….. Meditations, M​ onday-Friday, Click here​ to view the “longer” Year-round at the Temple of Light, range calendar. 6:30am-8:00am. The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 4

Inspiration / Swami Kriyananda 71st Discipleship Anniversary Swami Kriyananda’s 71s​ t​ Discipleship Anniversary (1948) September 12, 2019, Temple of Light, 7:30pm Please join us for an uplifting evening in the Temple of Light featuring Swamiji’s music, and inspiring satsang with Nayaswami Durga, Nayaswami Krishnadas, Usha, Tom T., and Jeannie, sharing about their time with Swamiji. We’ll close renewing our own discipleship vows together on this sacred occasion. Many blessings, Badri The Life of Swami Kriyananda www.swamikriyananda.org The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 5

Lahiri’s Birth & Mahasamadhi Celebration Lahiri Mahasaya Birth:​ September 30, 1828, Ghurni Mahasamadhi​: September 26, 1895, Varanasi Celebration, Thursday, September 26 Temple of Light, 7:30pm Please join the Sadhaka Study group as we commemorate both the birthday of ​Lahiri Mahasaya​ and his mahasamadhi with a devotional evening in Lahiri's honor Thursday, September 26th, at 7:30 p.m. The evening will include an opportunity to meditate with some of the relics connected with the life of Lahiri — relics usually in their glass cases in the Shrine of the Masters. Come to add your blessings and receive those of this great Yogavatar in our lovely new Temple of Light. The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 6

September Yard Sale The September Yard Sale is Here! Friday, 9/13, 5:00pm-7:30pm (​open to Village residents only)​ Saturday, 9/14, 8:00am-5:00pm (all day) at the Community Center (behind the Thrift Store) Questions? Interested in helping? Contact Sabari x 7503 or ​[email protected] The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 7

Ribbon Cutting Ananda Village Invites the Public to the Temple of Light and Open House, Saturday, September 21 All are welcome to tour the recently completed $3.85 million Temple of Light at Ananda Village Sept. 21. A ribbon cutting, interfaith ceremony for peace and open house is scheduled 10:30am-3:00pm. The temple is dedicated to Indian spiritual teacher Paramhansa Yogananda and the world’s major religions. It features a glass cupola and niches honoring Buddhism, Sikhism, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and Islam. The temple was created as a blessing to the world. The builders regularly meditated in the space, offering healing prayers to those in need. Those who attend the open house are also invited to enjoy lunch on the lawn downtown Ananda Village, visit Ananda’s Crystal Hermitage gardens, the Living Wisdom School (preschool through high school), find out about Ananda businesses and eat lunch at The Expanding Light retreat. Ananda Village is a world brotherhood community of about 200 residents dedicated to following Yogananda’s teachings of high ideals and simple living. SCHEDULE 10:30am Welcome at Temple of Light with refreshments 11:00am Ribbon cutting & building tour 11:30am Interfaith Ceremony for peace 12:15pm Lunch at Master’s Market lawn ($8) with live music Booths from Ananda Village departments and businesses, crafters and artisans; fun games. 1:30pm Guided and self tours of Ananda Village 3:00pm Wrap-up & goodbyes RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youre-invited-anandas-temple-of-light-tickets-672860 47379 The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 8

Ananda Village Businesses and Departments​ will Exhibit during Temple of Light and Ananda Village Open House, Saturday, September 21 Please come out and give support. To Exhibitors:​ The space for your booth is ​free of charge​ but tables are limited. P​ lease bring your own table; table cloth; and chairs (or borrow them if you need to).​ ​It is recommended that you plan for at least two people at your booth in order to take turns getting lunch and bathroom breaks. Please avoid leaving your table unmanned during 12:15-3pm. FYI: the media will be walking around :-) Location: ● The green field to the left of the Market Cost: ● Free to Exhibit ● Lunch is $8...You may call the Village office or use the link below to RSVP. Needed for head-count) *Schedule: ● Setup time: Arrive by 8:30am. Finish setup (or pre-setup) by 9:30am (tables, chairs, signage). Note:​ If you are concerned about leaving your items unattended during the ceremony, still come at 8:30 to at least set up your table, table cloth, chairs and signage. Then return by 12:00pm to display your items. ● Welcome at Temple of Light: 10:30am ● Continue table setup: 12:00pm ● Lunch: 12:15pm ● Pack up & Clean up: 3:00pm Contact ​[email protected]​. Deadline, Sept 9. If you missed the deadline but want to exhibit, email your request asap. *See the complete schedule for the full event on the previous page. The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 9

***Notice:​ For Non-Resident Subscribers to The Villager There is now a new payment method and address for mailing your annual subscription payments . . .​ Using the PayPal link below is the preferred method of payment. You do ​not​ need a PayPal account to use this link:​ ​https://www.paypal.me/blissfulcommunity.​ If you must pay by check, mail it to: The Villager, ℅ JL, 14618 Tyler Foote Rd, #83, Nevada City, CA 95959. Payable to '​Blissful Community.’​ The non-resident subscription rate is on a sliding scale of $15-25 per year. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………….. Virani Tries Again on Let’s Make a Deal 9/14 Taping I am thrilled to say that Let's Make a Deal has invited me to a taping of the Zonk Redemption show on September 14th. This does not guarantee that I will make it on the show, but I welcome the opportunity to be redeemed! As Yogoata transitions into having longer term help, it needs support more than ever. If God and Guru want to use this avenue, I will gratefully do my part to bring home the game show winnings. 3rd time is the charm, so it is said. I hope it is so!!! ~ Virani~ …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………….. Temple of Light Seva Opportunity: We are looking for greeters at the Temple of Light We’d like to have some Sunday morning informal greeters who look for new faces attending the Sunday Service and then welcome them, invite them to join you for lunch in the Expanding Light dining room so you can answer any questions, and give them a packet of information (still to be created). Jai Guru, Anandi, x 7506 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………….. Job Opportunity Outside of the Village: Board Secretary Wanted Oak Tree Park & Rec District is seeking a part-time board secretary. Duties include taking and preparing minutes, agendas and other related duties. Averages 4 to 8 hours per month, with one evening meeting. Pay $25.00 per hour. Submit letter of interest to P.O. Box 15 North San Juan 95960. Tracy Corris, 277-9423. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………….. Quarters for the laundry room are available in the Village office. The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 10

God Alone: Book Discussion Group with Susan McGinnis Sept 18 and Sept 25, Temple of Light Joy Classroom, 7:00-8:30 pm Words from Susan: “God Alone ranks as one of the great handbooks for discipleship. It's a wonderful aid in attunement, a wakeup call when we go astray, a comfort and a heroic guide for times of challenge. Courageous right attitude, practical wisdom, and deep devotion shine from every page! Come join us to spend some time with Gyanamata. As we look at the second half of life, we can draw upon her wisdom, and share our successes and learning experiences. If you have read the book, bring your favorite passages, stories and experiences. We have loaner copies available if needed. Please save the dates! — Mukti on behalf of AumCare ……………………………………………………………………………..……...…………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………..……...…………………………………………….. The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 11

AumCare Announcements TWO FREE ​EMERGENCY​ ALERT services to sign up for: CodeRed provides you with emergency alerts to your cell phone, landline, and email. Code Red might be used in situations such as wildfires, evacuation notices, floods, boil water notices, criminal activity and missing persons. CodeRed depends on functioning cell towers and telephone lines so there is no guarantee that you will receive an alert during an emergency. Click here to sign up: h​ ttps://www.mynevadacounty.com/2713/Emergency-Alerts The Wildfire Safety Program through PG&E provides notice of safety power shut-offs during extreme fire danger conditions. Give PG&E your updated contact information including home phone, cell phone and email for these notices. You will need to be the holder of a PG&E account to access this service. If you are the holder of the account which serves several individuals please pass along notifications to them. Send email here to sign up: ​[email protected] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Living a Great Full Life – 12​th​ Annual Fall Prevention Seminar Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 8:30 to 2 pm, Gold Miners Inn, Grass Valley It's time for the 12th Annual Fall Prevention Seminar! This seminar is free and includes lunch. Click here to ​Register online​ before 9/13/19. If you are interested in carpooling, let Karuna know (x7504). Topics covered this year: exercise, nutrition, staying engaged, combating ageism, and balance and your personal fall risk. The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 12

Healing Prayer Satsang Dates 9-29 / 10-27 / 11-10 / 12-1 Temple of Light, 7-8 pm Resuming ​September 29​. A wonderful opportunity to come together to affirm health and well being and be a channel for healing for our friends and family and the world. The time will change to earlier when it gets darker earlier. We hope you’ll join us. Healing blessings to all, Maria and Ananta ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Women’s Kriya Meditation Dates 9-30 / 10-21 / 11-18 / 12-16 / 1-20 Crystal Hermitage, 5:30-7 pm The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 13

Fall Film Series - Library of Higher Consciousness Fall Film Series 7:00 pm at The Library of Higher Consciousness Donations are graciously accepted. S​ ee dates below​. Join us for engaging evenings of Simple Living films; movies that explore spiritual principles in action. This fall series is brought to you by the New Horizons Gap Year, a program of Ananda University. All films start at 7:00 pm and are held at The Library of Higher Consciousness at Rajarshi Park in Ananda Village (next to the gym). ​Limited to 30 people, reservations must be requested in advance on the New Horizon website (which will launch on September 20th).​ These events are free but donations for the New Horizon Gap Year program are graciously accepted. Click here to see photos and descriptions of each film​. Film Dates & Titles : : : Sept 30: ​The Cheese Nun October 14: ​Seed: The Untold Story October 28: ​The Economics of Happiness November 11: ​Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? November 25: ​Tashi and The Monk ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Blissful Business Academy/Incubator at the Village Winter 2020. Date and Time: TBD Library of Higher Consciousness The Blissful Business Academy/Incubator​ is starting in the winter with the goal of helping businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in the Village learn and move forward with their business intentions and dreams. Experts in their fields are being invited to teach and mentor. The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 14

Joyful Prosperity - Market Update Dear community, We want to keep you abreast of developments at what is now being called Ananda Marketplace—the space formerly occupied by our beloved Master’s Market. Ana and Badri continue to head up a team facilitating next steps for food-related, community-based business ventures and will act as interim co-directors for managing the project. We are using a “lean startup” methodology which emphasizes efficiency and experimentation. Currently we have engaged the following enthusiastic entrepreneurs to get things underway: (C​ lick here to read more >>>)​ ……………………………………………………………………………….…………………….. The Expanding Light Retreat​ invites community members to come for lunches on Fridays w​ ithout advance notice​. This begins Friday September 13. Meal rates are as usual. We offer this small gesture of support to the community, given the closing of Master’s Market. Joy to you, Nityananda The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 15

Art Display at The Expanding Light Retreat The Expanding Light Retreat has on display in the Dinning Room, the work of Ananda Artists. It features art by Surana, Carianne, Sharon Taylor, Sarah Brink, Paula M., Mantradevi and photography by Kent Williams. “Spiritual Eruption.” The volcano symbolizes our spiritual awakening. By Paula Madariaga Decebal-Cuza The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 16

Residential & Commercial Rentals in the Village Housing Availability Room available for male devotee at Shanti, Ganesha’s home. You may contact Ganesha directly if you are interested, x7654 or [email protected]. No other housing openings presently. If you are interested in moving, please talk to Sabari. We require 30-days moving notice. Please don’t make changes to your home, inside or out, without first speaking to the Planning Committee. Thanks! If you are interested in housing, contact Sabari 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 Sabari x7503. Commercial Space for Rent Aum Building​: several cubicle spaces upstairs, $86/month each. Available now. Polestar/Yellow Building:​ unfinished loft area available for storage, $.50 cents per sq ft. about 300 sq ft. Available now. If you are interested in any of the spaces or want to see them, contact Marian x7509. Rental Contacts Village Housing​: Sabari Lester x7503 / ​[email protected] Commercial Space​: Marian Taylor x7509 / ​[email protected] The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 17

Family & Friends News Turiya has Passed Away Our dear gurubhai, and friend, Turiya Moore, who many of us have had the blessing of knowing, passed away in the afternoon of Tuesday, September 10, in Encinitas. Please send his soul your blessings as he soars into Master's embrace. Please also include Darshana in your prayers that she feel comforted at this time. You are invited to attend the Astral Ascension Ceremony in his honor on Thursday, September 12 at 12:00pm-12:30-pm, in the Temple of Light. If you have any questions, contact Parvati at 7197. Turiya at the Expanding Light Retreat around 2010. The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 18

Barbara’s Knee Replacement Surgery Barbara checked into the hospital for total knee replacement surgery in Auburn on Wednesday, September 11. Her surgery started at 7:45am. Dave reported that it went well. Please keep her in your prayers as she recovers. Here’s a photo of Barbara just before going into surgery with her surgeon, Dr. Williams, and post surgery looking radiant. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Family & Friends News: A New Section of The Villager If you, your family, or a close Ananda friend has special news that you’d like to share in this section, please send it to ​[email protected]​. The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 19

Swamiji’s Affirmation & Prayer 1 Affirmation: Wisdom As I learn the lessons that life teaches me, I grow toward ever-greater joy and freedom. Prayer  I am grateful, Lord, for every test You send me. Each time I stumble, help me to learn. Each time my human weakness makes me fall, help me to grow stronger. May I realize behind every pain Thy calm, reassuring wisdom. From ​Affirmations for Self-Healing​ by Swami Kriyananda The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 20

Swamiji’s Affirmation & Prayer 2 Affirmation: Joy I am even-minded and cheerful at all times. I know that joy is not outside me, but within. Prayer  In the calmness of meditation, at the heart of my inner peace, help me to feel Thy thrilling, joyful presence. From ​Affirmations for Self-Healing​ by Swami Kriyananda The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 21

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ANANDA MEDITATION RETREAT Great news for all those who take seclusion at the Meditation Retreat! We have remodeled Lahiri Cabin. A​ vailable Now​. For reservations, call (530)478​-7557​. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ANANDA HOUSE A​ ssisted Living, ​13230 SW Airey Place, Gaston, OR 97119 Call: ​503 596.2277,​ Email us @ h​ [email protected],​ Visit with us @ a​ nandahouse.org At the Beach! 26 The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​

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Come home to views of pink and yellow flowers in the fields just outside of your window. Fall asleep to the sounds of a gurgling stream and breezes rustling through the trees in the backyard. Feel the magnetic power of the lush vegetative hillside and breathe in the fresh ocean air. Take walks around the pond to the secluded meditation meadows, past the creek and up the hill for ocean views and to the Temple yurt. Recharge yourself daily in nature’s beauty and silence. Ananda Valley Farm has installed a new trailer and will soon be accepting a new tenant. Wouldn’t you like to live here? Also in January one of our o​ lder​ trailer’s will become available. It will be ideal for someone or a couple who want to live, work and help develop the farm. Email us for details. [email protected]​, w​ ww.anandavalleyfarm.org The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 30

Enjoy the quiet beauty of nature in this coastal, secluded valley. 3 acres under construction for our CSA leaves over 100 acres of open space for you to explore ~Information & Details~ a​ nandavalleyfarm.com/retreats,​ Password: babaji ~​Reservations & Availability​~ [email protected] The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 31

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We, as Ananda Members, stand united in our dedication to furthering Master and Swamiji’s mission of building spiritual communities. Though challenges may lie ahead, with God’s grace, we make an ever-deeper life commitment to create a way of life based on cooperation and the search for truth that will serve as a model for the new age. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><> MARKET AFFIRMATION With our Masters we are magnetizing a spiritually and economically uplifting marketplace, a community space of nourishment and blessing for our family, friends, and visitors. Hear Audio Talks to Inspire and Guide You by Swami Kriyananda at​ T​ reasures Along the Path​. The Villager, September 12-26, 2019​ 36

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