Temple of Light Ribbon Cutting & Ananda Village Open House
Saturday, September 21- 10:30 am- 3:30 pm
Ananda Meditation Retreat is a part of Ananda Village– a world brotherhood community of about 200 residents dedicated to following Yogananda’s teachings of high ideals and simple living. Ananda Village is 6 miles away from Ananda Meditation Retreat.
Please join us there Saturday, September 21 for a Temple of Light ribbon cutting and Ananda Village Open House. Ananda Village is opening its doors to all during this inspiring and fun event!
Tour the recently completed $3.85 million Temple of Light. This beautiful temple, dedicated to Indian spiritual teacher Paramhansa Yogananda – and to all faiths – features niches honoring Buddhism, Sikhism, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, and Islam. The temple was created as a blessing to the world, and those building it regularly meditated in the space, offering healing prayers to those in need. The day’s activities will include an interfaith ceremony for peace.
You are also invited to enjoy lunch on the lawn in downtown Ananda Village, visit Ananda’s beautiful Crystal Hermitage gardens, the Living Wisdom School (preschool through high school), find out about Ananda businesses and eat lunch at The Expanding Light (Ananda’s main retreat facility).
SCHEDULE
10:30 am Welcome at Temple of Light with refreshments
11:00 am Ribbon-cutting & building tour
11:30 am Interfaith Ceremony for peace
12:15 pm Lunch at Master’s Market lawn ($8) with live music, “Shop Ananda” crafters and artisans, and fun games. (Stop by to say “Hello” at the Ananda Meditation Retreat table!!)
1:30 pm Guided and self tours of Ananda Village
3:00 pm Wrap-up & goodbyes
All are welcome! Please RSVP so that we can plan for food: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youre-invited-anandas-temple-of-light-tickets-67286047379
