The Villager, August 11-25, 2023

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Two Weeks at Ananda Village Friday, 8/11 Saturday, 8/19 Ministers Schedule: >The Villager, distributed today >Shrine of The Master’s 3-hr and bi-weekly on Fridays. Meditations, 6-9 a.m. August: >Community Kirtan, Temple of 6 Jyotish & Devi Light, 7-8p.m. Sunday, 8/20 13 Jitendra* & Krishnadas >Fire Ceremony at 10am. Temple. 20 Pranaba & Parvati Saturday, 8/12 >Sunday Service at 11am. Ministers: 27 Ananta & Maria >Nayaswami Jyotish’s 80th Pranaba & Parvati<Reading 34: Birthday How Should We Meet Our Tests?, September: >Shrine of The Master’s 3-hr from Rays of the One Light. 3 Jaya* & Sagar Meditations, 6-9 a.m. Affirmation: Alertness 10 Pranaba & Parvati 17 Dhyan* & Shyama Sunday, 8/13 Monday, 8/21 24 Ananta & Maria >Fire Ceremony at 10am. Temple. >Women’s Kriya, 5:30 pm, Temple >Sunday Service at 11am. *Speaker Ministers: Jitendra* & Krishnadas Wednesday, 8/23 ………………………………………… < Reading 33: Does Satan Exist?, >Worldwide Guided Kriya Living Wisdom Center from Rays of the One Light. Meditation, 5:30am, PST. Contact Events Calendar on page 2 Affirmation: Generosity Devalila for the link to register. ………………………………………… Long Range Calendar link. Wednesday, 8/15 Friday, 8/25 Contact Nandadevi for changes >Worldwide Guided Kriya >Community Kirtan, Temple of Meditation, 5:30 a.m., PST. Light 7-8 p.m. and additions to the long range Contact Devalila for the link to calendar. register. ………………………………………………… ………………………………………… Friday, 8/18 Vendor Reg. Link for Harvest Village Council Meetings >Pizza Night, Master’s Market Fest: ~First Wednesday of the >Community Kirtan, Temple of https://forms.gle/uDh6Q4H3fDGo Light, 7-8 p.m. wsAi9 Early-bird rate deadline month at 4pm Aug 30. Next meeting will likely be at Lotus building. Stay tuned for details. ………………………………………… Sunday Fire Ceremony, 10 am; Service, 11 am, Temple of Light, Link. The Villager, August 11-25, 2023 — Sharing the Ananda Community Experience 1

August and September at the Living Wisdom Center ● Wednesday, August 16th at 5 pm: Living Wisely, Living Well: “Experiences and Discussion about Giving Care on the Path,” with Sharon and Latika. ● Tuesdays, August 15, 29, September 12, 26 at 4:30 pm: Book Club with Catherine Kairavi. Upcoming discussions will be on The Physics of God, by Puru Selbie. ● August 25th at 7 pm: Movie Night on our BIG Screen! Featuring a favorite comedy movie of Swamiji’s, The Court Jester. Bring your own popcorn and snacks! September Fall Prevention Month: We will observe National Fall Prevention Week in September with a month-long offering of fun gatherings and activities. Ideas and information on staying strong and active will be sprinkled throughout the month! Keep ������your eyes open for more information about this. Join us in our Gravity Risk Reduction efforts. Thursdays from 5-6pm, August 31st – September 28th: Tai Chi for Fall Prevention with Gopal, accomplished Tai Chi instructor and 9th degree black belt martial artist. Tai Chi increases balance, strength, and flexibility. Wednesday, September 6th at 4:30pm: Bone Strengthening with Mangala – “Fall Prevention, and How to Get Up if you Do Fall.” Wednesday, September 13th, 4:30pm: Bone Strengthening Practicum with Mangala – Learn about and experience Dynamic Tension in Yoga, Affirmations, and more. Saturday, September 23rd : Stretching and Strengthening for Bone Health, with Melody. ● Wednesdays 12:30-1:30 pm, beginning August 30th: Money Magnetism. Explore a chapter a week in Swamiji’s wonderful book. There are 14 weeks in all. This will be offered over lunchtime on Wednesdays and facilitated by our Development Team. All are welcome. ● Saturday, September 16th, 10:30 am: Journaling with Meerabai and Karuna. All are welcome! Come explore the joys of journaling with us! ● Sunday, September 17th, 4-6 pm: An Afternoon in Italy! Join us for food, music and sharing experiences of Italy and especially Ananda Assisi. ● Saturday, September 30th, 10:30 am: Brain Health Satsang. This discussion will focus on how to communicate with others who are experiencing cognitive changes. The understanding and skills that can be learned are not difficult to learn and very rewarding to practice. The Villager, August 11-25, 2023 — Sharing the Ananda Community Experience 2

August Birthdays* 1 16 Ananta M Willy K Virya M Lynn D Prakash V 19 2 Parvati H Diksha M Femke H Mala C 20 5 Shane K Clark F Indradevi P 6 Lakshmi S Nitai D Sanjan T 21 7 Krishnabai L Kalidas H 22 9 Drupada M Sadhana Devi 24 10 Nabha C Jyoti S Tina B 11 25 Lucien B Katherine O Dayanand S 26 12 David Kl Jyotish Novak 27 13 Elaine B Jivada M 28 14 Paulette T Jack W 29 15 Jivani G Jeannie T Jaya H 30 Jan S *If there are incorrect or missing birthdays, notify Meerabai at [email protected]. The Villager, August 11-25, 2023 — Sharing the Ananda Community Experience 3

Happy 80th Birthday Jyotish! August 12th Celebration at Crystal Hermitage, August 5, 2023 Photos by Barbara Bingham Swami Kriyananda’s 80th Birthday Talk ~~~ Complimentary from Treasures On the occasion of Jyotish’s 80th birthday celebration, Treasures is offering this inspiring talk from Swami’s 80th birthday. He speaks about all of us at the Village and beyond, being together in the astral plane creating beauty, and so we’ve reincarnated to be together again to create beauty and harmony. Blessings, Krishna Click this link to listen. The Villager, August 11-25, 2023 — Sharing the Ananda Community Experience 4

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Affirmation 33, Week 1: Generosity I am happy in the good fortune of all, even more than in my own, for in my happiness for them lies inner freedom. Prayer All that I have and am is Thine. Divine Mother, dispose of it as Thou wilt. ………………………………………………………….……………………………… Affirmation 34, Week 2: Alertness I am awake! energetic! enthusiastic! I give my full, alert attention to everything I do, knowing that in absolute consciousness I shall find God. Prayer Let me pray always with alert, awake attention to Thy listening presence, knowing that Thou dost hear the merest whisper of my thoughts. From Affirmations for Self-Healing by Swami Kriyananda The Villager, August 11-25, 2023 — Sharing the Ananda Community Experience 12

Jyotish & Devi embark on their divine travels to Italy and India. Wednesday, August 9, 2023 Photos by Barbara Bingham The Villager, August 11-25, 2023 — Sharing the Ananda Community Experience 13

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Women’s Kriya Meditations Temple of Light, 2023 Every third Monday, 5:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m., PST August 21 September 18 October 16 November 20 December 18 January 15 ……………………………………………………………………………………………. Worldwide Guided Kriya Meditations Every Wednesday Every Wednesday, 5:30 a.m., PST. Contact Devalila for the link to register. ……………………………………………………………………………………………. Shrine of the Master's Meditations Saturdays through October, 6am-9am. Enjoy this wonderfully deep vibration and a chance to include a longer meditation in your week! Joy, maria The Villager, August 11-25, 2023 — Sharing the Ananda Community Experience 15

~Congratulations~ Sudarshan & Savitri 8~17~1980, 43 years Savitri and Sudarshan Celebrate their 43rd Wedding Anniversary on August 17. They were married in 1980 at Ananda Village. This photograph was taken at Ananda’s OceanSong Community in 1983, where they were serving as Ananda Ministers. The Villager, August 11-25, 2023 — Sharing the Ananda Community Experience 16

~Congratulations~ Vishnu & Devalila 8~18~2002, 21 years The Villager, August 11-25, 2023 — Sharing the Ananda Community Experience 17

~Congratulations~ Pranaba & Parvati 8~16~1986, 37 years ~Congratulations~ Ramu & Hridaya 8~24~2002, 21 years The Villager, August 11-25, 2023 — Sharing the Ananda Community Experience 18

Guest Chef *Bhagavati with helper Nandadevi. Expanding Light Kitchen Dinner, August 4, 2021 Tofu & Sauteed Veggies with Pasta Ingredients & Instructions: (Does not include amounts — follow your own taste.) ● Saute onion in olive oil; when soft ● add sliced mushrooms; ● add sliced carrots ● add broccoli florets; ● add tofu cut into cubes; ● add more olive oil as needed; ● add marinara sauce; ● simmer until veggies get soft; ● add raw spinach; ● we also added extra salt, Italian seasoning, and nutritional yeast; ● pour over rotini pasta which has been cooked al dente (not too soft) and mix together well. ● Grated Parmesan on the side. ● Enjoy! Buon appetito! Buen provecho! *Our guest chef, Bhagavati Nani, is a music director for Ananda Music Worldwide. >>> Email your quick and easy recipe recommendations to Meerabai at [email protected]. The Villager, August 11-25, 2023 — Sharing the Ananda Community Experience 19

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Dear Friends, A huge thank you to all of you for helping out with Ananda Yoga Teacher Training (AYTT) during the last four weeks. We could not have done it without you! It was a joy to finally offer this program in person again. We deeply felt Master and Swami’s blessings and were inspired by the students’ commitment and dedication. They have all been transformed by the experience and are ready to share the light of yoga. With gratitude, Melody, Darshana and Arya Happy Graduates 21 The Villager, August 11-25, 2023 — Sharing the Ananda Community Experience

Pilgrimage to Italy Explore ancient Italian civilization while encountering thousands of years of spirituality.  Italy is one of the most heart-opening places to visit on pilgrimage.  You’ll meet and commune with three very powerful saints who left their mark on the world—the remarkable Saint Francis of Assisi, known for his compassion and attunement to Christ; his contemporary, Saint Clare of Assisi who forever changed the direction for women in the church; and the mystical Saint Catherine of Siena, an activist and author known to levitate while in communion with God. Led by Nayaswamis Nischala and Nakula. More information: https://anandacollege.org/pilgrimage-to-spiritual-italy-with-the-yuga-cycles-of-time/ Sept. 9-24, 2024 Rome, Assisi, Ananda Europa, Florence, Siena, La Verna The Villager, August 11-25, 2023 — Sharing the Ananda Community Experience 22

Shrine of the Master's 3-hour Meditations, through October 14, 6-9 a.m. Enjoy this wonderfully deep vibration and a chance to include a longer meditation in your week! Joy, maria ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Master’s Market Hours — Monday through Friday 9-5:30, Saturday 10 to 4; Sunday 12:30 to 4 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Village Council Meetings ~ First Wednesday of the month at 4pm Next meeting will likely be at Lotus building, stay tuned for details .……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 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 Every third Monday. Next: August 21 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Sunday Fire Ceremony, 10am — Sunday Service, 11am Link. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………. Explore Blissful Community of Ananda Businesses …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………. Thank You for being a Valued Villager Subscriber > Important notice regarding billing for all paying subscribers: Please accept automatic recurring billing. Blissful Community will appear on your statement. Your support in this effort is appreciated. > If you need to subscribe or renew, click here. If submitting an article or advertising, click here. The Villager, August 11-25, 2023 — Sharing the Ananda Community Experience 23

Vendor Registration Link for Harvest Fest (Vendor-day is Saturday, Oct 21st): https://forms.gle/uDh6Q4H3fDGowsAi9 … Early-bird rate deadline: Aug 30 The Villager, August 11-25, 2023 — Sharing the Ananda Community Experience 24

Temple of Light Sanctuary Meditation Hours – August 2023 Subject to Change To Book Usage of a Classroom Contact: [email protected] (Community Members only) Mornings: Monday through Friday: 5am to 1pm Saturdays: 5am to 10am*** Sundays: 5am to 8am Afternoons: Monday – Friday, 12:00pm-12:30pm Evenings: 5pm – 9pm except for events listed below: Monday, August 21: Women’s Kriya Meditation, 5:30-7pm Tuesdays: Choir Rehearsal, 6:30pm-9pm Wednesdays: Men’s Kriya Meditation, 6pm-9pm Fridays: Kirtan, 7pm-8pm Saturdays, 10am onward: Altar Prep Team (***You’re welcome to meditate, but there may be talking, etc.) Want a copy emailed to you? Contact: [email protected]. Hard copies available at Temple Reception Desk. The Villager, August 11-25, 2023 — Sharing the Ananda Community Experience 25

Residential & Commercial Rentals in the Village Housing updates: Recently Assigned Villa Gioia (Irene & Nishtan’s) has been assigned to Elizabeth McConner Available: ● Laughter (Ram’s) studio w kitchen private BA 478sf, for single man ● Villa Rosa B (Sanjan’s) Sanjan moved to the tiny house at the Hermitage room with sleeping loft, BA, shared living room kitchen 686 sf including common space ● Stillness conversion of Ranikhet temple. Exterior dimensions 325, interior is smaller. Completion in September ● Persimmon at Vanadeva (formerly Forresters) Available September 1 Studio with full kitchen, separate bath 453sf, mini split AC/heat, W/D shared with cluster rent $900/mo ● Santa Maria at Ayodhya (Namdevi’s former apartment) under renovation, kitchen (new) and sleeping loft, private BA (newly split from neighboring unit) 462 sf ● Gurushanti’s Cottage on Reed’s property Sages road 2 BR, 1 BA, office, great room w/full kitchen 800sf first floor, 370sf loft w/full stair access and standing height ceiling rent $1500/month If you are interested in one of these options, or would consider moving to help create a flow for those who need it, please contact Nandadevi at #7503 / [email protected] 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 Aum Building has cubicles available for office use at $86/mo. Due to the nature of cubicles, we will assess if your business use is a good fit for other renters. Internet connection is available through Ananda Bell at additional charge. Polestar has open storage available by square foot usage and shelf storage. Contact Tami Thompson x7510 for more information and rates. Rental Contacts Village Housing: Nandadevi Traymar x7503 / [email protected] Commercial Space: Tami Thompson x 7510 / [email protected] ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Ready * Set * Go - Wildfire Preparedness Videos 1- “Ready-Set-Go” video (37 min): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4JsWYglhYE Website: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/ 2- “How to Turn the Propane Tank Off” video. Note: leave them off and let professionals turn them back on (2 min): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dPMiNSkOKA 3- A different “Ready-Set-Go” video. Worth watching (15 min): 26 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi20VamkbqU The Villager, August 11-25, 2023 — Sharing the Ananda Community Experience

A Touch of Light Blog by Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi The Dual Nature of Divine Love by Nayaswami Devi The Inner Light by Nayaswami Jyotish The Villager, August 11-25, 2023 — Sharing the Ananda Community Experience 27