Ananda Sangha

Palo Alto, California

Contact & Location for Ananda Sangha

2171 El Camino Real

Palo Alto, CA 94306

Service Times for Ananda Sangha

Sunday

Service

Programs & Ministries at Ananda Sangha

About Ananda Sangha

Ananda Sangha is one of the largest and oldest meditation centers in northern California, offering 50 years of support for spiritual seekers through meditation training, yoga instruction, and spiritual community. The center welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds, emphasizing the underlying truths shared by the world's great religions through teachings based on Paramhansa Yogananda's spiritual philosophy. Sunday services include comparative readings from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita, combined with uplifting music and talks that encourage self-realization as the essential purpose of spiritual practice. Beyond formal services, Ananda offers drop-in yoga classes for all levels, skilled meditation instruction both in-person and online, and opportunities for meaningful spiritual fellowship with others dedicated to personal growth and awakening.

First-Time Visitor Info for Ananda Sangha

Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Sunday services include comparative readings and talks from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita, with an emphasis on underlying truths shared by world religions, accompanied by uplifting music. Visitor Tips: All are welcome regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, orientation, age, or disability; the community is known for creating an atmosphere of genuine joy and deep spiritual fellowship.

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