The Villager, August 27-September 10, 2020

August 27-September 10, 2020 Click Here for Flipbook​ ​Click Here for PDF

~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ Two Weeks at Ananda Village Upcoming Events August-September Birthdays: Wedding of Aramati & Vairagi—Wedding Gifts Ananda Meditation Retreat Inspiration / Swamiji’s 72nd Discipleship Anniversary Jairam Commutation Letter Campaign “In Which Winnie the Pooh Learns to Hold His Horses” is Here! Music Department Update Ananda Village — Sharing Who We Are Congratulations! Special Announcements Kriya Meditations Service offered for Town Donations Affirmations for Sunday Service Weeks 1 & 2 Residential & Commercial Rentals in the Village Ananda Businesses The Villager Publishing Deadline Dates Pandemic Discount for New Advertisers The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020​ ​1

Two Weeks at Ananda Village Thursday, 8/27 Friday, 9/4 Ministers Schedule: >Be a Warrior for The Light. Every >Pizza Night: Order ahead, pay September Thursday, 8-8:20am, Livestreamed ahead. Call the kitchen at x7551 13 Jyotish & Devi >The Villager, distributed bi-weekly on 20 Bharat & Anandi Thursdays (distributed on Wed, this Saturday, 9/5 27 Ananta & Maria week only) > October: Friday, 8/28 4 Pranaba & Parvati *Sunday, 9/6 11 Anandi & Bharat (Sagar) >Brahmacharini (stay-at-home) Meditation, ​5:30-6:30pm >Sunday Service, Online. 10am 18 Jyotish & Devi >Pizza Night: Order ahead, pay ahead. Ministers: Pranaba & Parvati 25 Ananta & Maria Call the kitchen at x755 (Speaker: Sundara) < Reading: Ego—Friend or Foe?, from ​Rays of November: Saturday, 8/29 the One Light​. Affirmation: Power 1 Pranaba & Parvati (Jitendra) 8 Atman & Bhaktimarg > Monday, 9/7 15 Anandi & Bharat 22 Jyotish & Devi *Sunday, 8/30 > 29 Ananta & Maria >Sunday Service, Online, 10am Tuesday, 9/8 December: Ministers: Krishnadas & Mantradevi < 6 Pranaba & Parvati Reading: Who Are True Christians?, >The Villager content deadline, 1pm 13 Anandi & Bharat from ​Rays of the One Light​. 20 Jyotish & Devi Affirmation: Inspiration Wednesday, 9/9 27 Ananta & Maria (Erin) > The Wedding of Aramati and Vairagi. See page 5. > ………………………………………………… *S​ unday Services are online. If you Monday, 8/31 Thursday, 9/10 are unable to get on the Livestream, see the recording later on > >Be a Warrior for The Light. Every Livestream.com. Or, watch it as early Thursday, 8-8:20am, Livestreamed as Monday at Ananda.org. Tuesday, 9/1 >The Villager, distributed bi-weekly on Thursdays > Friday, 9/11 Wednesday, 9/2 >Brahmacharini (stay-at-home) > Meditation, 5:30-6:30pm >Pizza Night: Order ahead, pay Thursday, 9/3 ahead. Call the kitchen at x7551 >Be a Warrior for The Light. Every Thursday, 8-8:20am, Livestreamed ………………………………………… Click here​ to view the long range calendar in Outlook. Contact ​Sabari​ for changes and additions to Outlook calendar. More Ways to Give to Ananda.​ New post in t​ he Blog.​ ​2 The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020​

Upcoming Events September 12 (Saturday)​ – ​Swamiji’s 72nd Discipleship Anniversary,​ 7:00pm to 8:30pm Online event from The Temple of Light, with Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi, plus some special videos, and Swami’s music! ……. September 19 (Saturday)​ – ​100​th​ Anniversary of Master arriving in America ● Morning​ (7:00am to 8:30am) Meditation at the Yogananda Amphitheater (just in-person; not online). ● Evening​ (7:00pm to 9:00pm) Online event from Temple of Light with Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi (will include a video that includes footage from our Ananda Communities focusing on Master’s visits to their region) plus special music. ……. September 26 (Saturday) – Lahiri Mahasaya Celebration, 5:00pm to 6:30pm, at the Yogananda Amphitheater (just in-person; not online) with Nayaswamis Ananta and Maria. ……. October 15 (Thursday) – Superconscious Attunement Ceremony​ – online (details to follow later). ……. October 22 and 29 (Thursdays) – Second Kriya Online Workshop with Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi, 5​ :30pm to 7:00pm (check with Devalila for details). The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020​ ​3

August-September Birthdays: SEPTEMBER: 15 AUGUST: Tyler Hopkins 28 16 Paulette Taylor Netri Mair 29 21 Jivani Ghirla Sabina Klippstein Jaya Helin 22 30 Bodhi Lewis Jan Shapiro 23 Matt & Anand Stickney SEPTEMBER: Tulsi Matlock 1 24 Alex Forrester Gayatri Regester 2 Mantrini Klippstein Bharat Cornell Nityananda Hickey 5 Sambhava Burke Henry Krishna Trowbridge 28 9 Binay Preston Santoshi Kendall Mai Lee 11 29 Michael Herman Purushottama Selbie Panduranga Heater 30 12 LAHIRI MAHASAYA Bhaktimarg Goering Gopal Sims 14 Satyaki Brockschmidt Sunday Service News The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020​ ​4

Wedding Gifts We are collecting money for a group gift of: · Their quarantine stay at the Ananda Meditation Retreat prior to the wedding, and 2 nights after. · A future (after-Covid) trip to Master’s shrines; possibly a stay in the hermitage in Encinitas or at the Ananda L.A. desert house. ​How to get your contribution/card to them: If you live at Ananda Village: ● Take your check to the Mailroom and put it in the designated envelope there. You can sign the group card there. ● Or give them your own card and/or contribution at the time you wish in their box #221 Please make checks out to “Jujuolui Kuita”​ (That’s Aramati) If you need to mail your contribution, please do so at: ● Aramati/Jujuolui Kuita and Vairagi/Elizabeth Fox 38950 SW Laurelwood Road Gaston OR 97119 Or ● Aramati/Jujuolui Kuita and Vairagi/Elizabeth Fox 14618 Tyler Foote Rd. Nevada City Ca 95959 The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020​ ​5

Ananda Meditation Retreat The Ananda Meditation Retreat is welcoming Personal Retreatants once again. With strict guidelines we are very happy to be able to accommodate all those souls who are looking for a retreat such as ours. A lovely woman called today who had reserved a stay at a retreat on the coast but with the fires so close, they had to shut down their facility completely. The gratitude she has for us accepting her was truly amazing. People need what Ananda has to give and even the little bit we can offer is balm to these souls. Thank you Divine Mother! So please let your friends and people you may meet that are looking for such a place to seclude and be in the quiet of nature, that we might be able to help them. They can call the office to register. (478-7557) They ​won’t​ be able to book online. Blessings, Durga and Vidura and the retreat staff. The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020​ ​6

Inspiration / Swamiji’s 72nd Discipleship Anniversary The Life of Swami Kriyananda www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda’s 72​nd​ Discipleship Anniversary (1948) September 12, 2020, 7:00pm-8:30pm Online from the Temple of Light with Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi, plus some special videos, and Swami’s music! Please join us for an uplifting evening on this sacred occasion. The link will be shared closer to the date. The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020​ ​7

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Jairam Commutation Letter Campaig​n Dear Ones, Thank you everyone for adding your energy to the Jairam Letter Campaign. We are so happy to share that Ana mailed the last batch of letters off to Jairam's commutation lawyer, Tracy Lum, on Wednesday, August 26th. Including all of the standard letters, we were able to submit 518 letters in total to be included in the commutation application! HOORAY! What a feat! Jairam will be receiving a copy of all of these letters, and we are sure it will warm his heart to viscerally feel the love and support from all of you. Tracy is hard at work compiling the commutation application. She will submit the application in full (along with all of your letters) by September 1st! We will surely keep you abreast of any updates as we all ride this experience together. Please continue to keep Jairam, Tracy, Governor Newsom, and everyone else involved with this matter in your prayers. We are deeply grateful! With thanks and blessings, Ana, on behalf of The Letter Writing Campaign Team The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020​ ​9

“In Which Winnie the Pooh Learns to Hold His Horses” is Here! Hallo Pooh! Hallo Tigger! Hallo, everyone! Good news - you no longer need to hold your horses to watch our epic film. It's now ready for viewing with this very link: https://youtu.be/yrMxv-0aVNQ​. Many thanks to our cast, to our one and only Maghi for costumes, and to the brilliance of the Binghams for photos and endless tech tweakings. So get your popcorn a poppin' and please enjoy our production of - In Which Winnie the Pooh Learns to Hold his Horses. Bless you all. The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020​ ​10

Music Department Update Dear spiritual family, We’ve, of course, been feeling deeply impacted by the fires throughout California. We’re praying, but have also been feeling the urge to take some additional action. In pondering the situation these words came to mind: Cool clouds that gather to bless us. Mist hands that soothe away pain. And so we’ve decided to do what we can to flood the world with P​ eace,​ as sung by Swamiji; to help cool down, calm, and sooth our planet and everyone/everything on it. If you’d like to help, simply share this video wherever and as often as you feel to. Amen. Amen. Bhagavati & Ramesha The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020​ ​11

PEACE b​ y Swami Kriyananda ​12 Peace gave us the mountains. Peace gave us the sky. Nightly, when starlight enfolds us, Peace is its lullaby. Amen. Amen. Peace gave us the morning. Peace gave us the sun. Bird songs that call us to welcome Day, and fresh labors begun. Amen. Amen. Peace gave us the seasons. Peace gave us the rain— Cool clouds that gather to bless us, Mist hands that soothe away pain. Amen. Amen. Peace gave us our hearts’ love. Peace gave us our smiles: Rays of God’s presence within us. Light that all strife reconciles. Amen. Amen. The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020​

Ananda Village — Sharing Who We Are Welcome Mary and Lynn Dossett! Lynn and Mary Dossett have recently moved to the Village, a move that brings them back “home” to California where they have lived the longest of the several places they have been. Most recently, Mary was the Spiritual Director for Ananda Tucson and was nurturing efforts in Phoenix for those interested in Master’s teachings. Ordained as a Minister during the 50th celebration, she has also taken Living Discipleship and now serves with Niranjana and the team re-imagining the program for a new reality. While living at the Village, she maintains her full-time job, working remotely for Tucson Electric Power. She has been bringing the teachings to work in many ways, including leading a drop in meditation group twice a week (over zoom since the pandemic began). Mary enjoys music, gardening and cooking/baking — and is looking forward to seeing how her sourdough starter (started in Arizona) may change now that it’s in Northern California! Lynn, retired from a career in telephony and computer systems analysis, has also been a dedicated volunteer for over 30 years, serving to protect the health and safety of others. He has been a volunteer EMT, Rescue Truck driver and has held many positions in the Coast Guard Auxiliary (even in Arizona!) While in Seattle, he and Mary were very active in the Auxiliary and enjoyed teaching a monthly class on boating safety to the public. Years as live-aboards and sailors provided plenty of stories for them to weave into their classes. Lynn enjoys reading (sci-fi and history) and looks forward to bike riding, star gazing and bird-watching. They look forward to integrating into the community, meeting friends old and new, and finding opportunities to serve. *​Editor’s note​: Would you like to share a little about yourself? Contact Meerabai at [email protected].​ The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020​ ​13

Ananda Village — Sharing Who We Are Madeline Simpson When I came to Ananda Village for the first time in October 2017 to explore the possibility of becoming a Yoga Therapist, the spirituality behind the program drew me closer. After just a few days, I was certain this was the place for me. I began forming a plan to pursue my dream to become a Yoga Therapist and focus on my spiritual growth. I had been a practicing Nurse for 33 years and a yoga instructor for 13. It seemed like the perfect fit. It took me a while to get back to Ananda, as life threw various challenges in my direction. I arrived back in May 2019 to continue my journey. I lived here alternating between my yoga therapy classes and the Karma Yoga program. Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings spoke to my spirit, and I became a disciple in June 2019. A community whose foundation is meditation and service though attunement with the Guru is perfect for me. When COVID hit in March 2020, I was blessed to stay at Ananda, continuing to serve as needed in the community—in the Market, as a personal shopper, and delivering lunches— as well as working with Karuna. I received Kriya on July 3rd. I am from New Jersey and have a son, a daughter, and 4 grandkids. I love the outdoors —camping, hiking, swimming, and biking. I also like to paint and color, to cook - especially for others, and to travel to see how different cultures live and the common threads uniting us all. I love to serve others, and I’m grateful to have the support of the community. Love and Light to All, Aum Aum Aum. Madeline The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020​ ​14

Kala Congratulations!  Nischala and Nakula, 30th Anniversary September 1, 1990 See their special request on the next page. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Sudarshan & Savitri, 40th Anniversary August 17, 1980 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. *E​ ditor’s note​: Meerabai is collecting the wedding anniversary dates of those who would like them announced in the Villager. If you would like your anniversary added to the list and announced here, please let Meerabai know by emailing her at m​ [email protected]​. Include a photo if you’d like. The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020​ ​15

~ Special Announcements ~ Celebrate with Us Dear Ananda Family. Nischala and Nakula are celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary and 18 years of living at the Meditation Retreat ​this Monday.​ Please join us if you can to help us move into our new Karuna Sagara ashram house. It’s almost done and time to move. You can give us your blessings and see the new place. Packing will be done, so we need pickup trucks and moving heavy furniture. Meet at the meditation retreat house at ​9:30am.​ Bring a mask and try to stay with family groups you feel comfortable with. Let us know if you are coming. Blessings and many thanks. Nakula and Nischala. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Kriya Meditations Join the Worldwide Guided Kriya Meditations that Devalila hosts weekly on Wednesdays, 5:30am Pacific Time. If you would like to participate, please let Devalila know and she will give you the link to register. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Sunday Service Golf Cart Shuttle Give Meerabai advance notice ​on or before 5pm Saturday​ if you will need a ride from the St. Francis parking area (closest to costume shop) to the amphitheater (between 9:40-10am). Email notice is best: ​[email protected]​ (or call 530-464-5642). Service offered for town donations ​16 ● Offering to collect your quality reusable town donations and transport to town. ● Small furniture, tools, outdoor and mixed household items, including clothing. ● Sorting and storage of items in Polestar building until sufficient for a town trip. ● Pickups and drop offs arranged best through sending a Nextdoor Private Message. ● Contribution for time, transport and storing appreciated. Happy clearing, releasing and sharing!​ Kamala's Clearing Service (8-12/27) The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020​

Affirmations for Sunday Service Weeks 1 & 2 Affirmation 35, Week 1: I​ nspiration I hold my thoughts up to the calmness within; in calmness I receive inspiration from my higher Self​. Prayer  O Spirit, Thou art all truth. In Thee lies the solution to my every need. Inspire me now, Lord! Show me which path to follow of the many that lie before me​. …………………………………………………………... Affirmation 36, Week 2: ​Power Mine is the power of the universe, channeled for my own awakening and the awakening of other sleeping souls! Prayer  Help me to feel that Thy power runs through my veins, courses through my thoughts, and sets my noble feelings afire with love for Thee! From ​Affirmations for Self-Healing​ by Swami Kriyananda ​17 The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020​

Residential & Commercial Rentals in the Village No Housing Openings​. Housing Assignment: Brenda's apt, Morning Glory, has been assigned to Joy Horsfall. We require 30-days moving notice. Please don’t make changes to your home, inside or out, without first speaking to the Planning Committee. I​ f 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 Commercial Office Spaces for Rent at Rajarshi Park We have two professional enclosed private offices at the St. Lynn Building available for rent immediately. They have 150sf and 200sf, and rent for $263 and $350 per month, respectively. All utilities are included except phone and internet. Rajarshi Park has the highest speed internet available on our property (which can be arranged through Ananda Bell). Other renters in this building practice social distancing and other protection practices to ensure that everyone can be busy working in isolation in their own offices easily. Please contact Marian Taylor for a tour if interested. Also available are some cubicle spaces in the upstairs of the Aum building. Due to the nature of the cubicles, we will assess if your business use in this space is a good fit for the building and other renters. One cubicle is $83/month (including utilities but not phone or high-speed internet). *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, August 27—September 10, 2020​ ​18

ANANDA BUSINESSES ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Service offered for town donations ● Offering to collect your quality reusable town donations and transport to town. ● Small furniture, tools, outdoor and mixed household items, including clothing. ● Sorting and storage of items in Polestar building until sufficient for a town trip. ● Pickups and drop offs arranged best through sending a Nextdoor Private Message. ● Contribution for time, transport and storing appreciated. Happy clearing, releasing and sharing!​ Kamala's Clearing Service The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020​ ​19

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ANANDA HOUSE Assisted Living,​ ​ 1​ 3230 SW Airey Place, Gaston, OR 97119 Call: 5​ 03 596.2277,​ Email us @ [email protected],​ Visit with us @ anandahouse.org   The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020  22

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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 ​older​ 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, August 27—September 10, 2020  24

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~ ​anandavalleyfarm.com/retreats​, Password: babaji ~Reservations & Availability~ [email protected] The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020  25

The Villager Publishing Deadline Dates Publish Date & Deadline Date (DD):​ Publish Date & Deadline Date (DD):​ Aug 27, DD: Aug 25 Dec 3, DD: Dec 1 Sept 10, DD: Sept 8 Dec 17, DD: Dec 15 (Winter, Dec 21) Sept 24, DD: Sept 22 (Fall, Sept 22) Dec 31, DD: Dec 29 Oct 8, DD: Oct 6 Jan 14, DD: Jan 12, 2021 Oct 22, DD: Oct 20 Jan 28, DD: Jan 26 Nov 5, DD: Nov 3 Submissions due by 1pm on the DD to Nov 19, DD: Nov 17 [email protected].​ Important Notes: Periodically, it will be unavoidable that an issue will come out late. All efforts will be made to prevent this. Please consider this when your content is date sensitive. Also, prevent your submissions from getting lost in email, please remember to use the email address that is designated for The Villager, which is [email protected]​. The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020  26

Pandemic Discount for New Advertisers​ >​ D​ isplay Ad Rates as shown below Words on image are now free for first-time advertisers. >W​ ant Ad Rates calculated on Word Count only (no image). >​Housing ads $15/$20 includes 1 photo (additional photos $3 each)​. Word Counts/Rates: Display Ad Sizes/Rates: 1 - 20 words = $​ 6 (plus any ad size) Business Logo = ​$5​ (small image) 21 - 75 words = $​ 8 (plus any ad size) Eighth-page = $​ 5​ (500 w x 242 h px) 76-150 words = $​ 10 (plus any ad size) Quarter-page = ​$10​ (500 w x 500 h px) 151-200 words=$​ 12 (plus any ad size) Half-page = ​$15​ (1100 w x 600 h px) 201+ words = $​ 14 (plus any ad size) Full-page = ​$20​ (1280 w x 1700 h px) *Word count includes words in images. *All ads can include one web link. Email your ad copy and specify how many bi-weekly runs, to: [email protected]​.​ ​Periodically, it will be unavoidable that an issue will come out a day late. All efforts will be made to prevent this. Please consider this when your content is date sensitive. ​>>>​ Long-term advertisers (at least six months) get 10% off. >>>​ Blissful Community ​members​ get an additional 10% off. ***PayPal is the preferred method of payment for ads a​ nd​ subscriptions. Click this link to pay: https://www.paypal.me/blissfulcommunity.​ If you must pay by check, email [email protected].​ SUBSCRIBE to The VILLAGER:​ ​ One-year subscriptions are available for $45-65 (for non-resident) (no charge for Village residents): Click here to subscribe​. Questions? Email: t​ [email protected].​ Phone:​ ​530.464.5642.​ Address:​ The Villager (℅ Meerabai), 14618 Tyler Foote Road, #222, Nevada City, CA 95959. The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020  27

The Villager is managed by B​ lissful Business Community​. About B​ lissful Business Community.​ Click on the link for info and to view Ananda Businesses. Visit the Ananda Village website at w​ ww.anandavillage.org​. Past Issues of The Villager flipbooks: August 12-27, 2020 April 9-23, 2020​, Easter July 30-Aug 13, 2020 March 26-April 9, 2020,​ Warrior for The Light July 16-30, 2020 March 12-26, 2020​, Spring July 2-16, 2020​ ​Ananda’s Birthday Issue Feb 27-March 12, 2020 June 18-July 2, 2020​ SRW Issue Feb 13-27, 2020 June 4-18, 2020 Jan 30-Feb 13, 2020,​ IRW Issue May 21-June 4, 2020 Jan 16-30, 2020 May 7-21, 2020 Jan 2-16, 2020​, M​ aster’s Birthday Issue April 23-May 7, 2020 Ananda World Market eZine Click here​ to see past issues of July 1, 2020 (SRW)​ . P​ DF Version.​ The Villager flipbooks from 2019. The Villager, August 27—September 10, 2020  28

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