Ananda of Southern Maine presents: The Path of Kriya Yoga Introduction to the techniques and teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda emphasizing one’s personal inner communion with God. The techniques and steps of the Path to Kriya Yoga initiation through Ananda will be presented and demonstrated in this class. All are welcome! Saturday, May 3, 2008 10 AM - 4 PM (with break for lunch, places to eat nearby) Cost: $25 per person Thursday Night Fellowship* Two hour Kriya Meditations on the first Thursday of each month for all Kriyabans *How to meditate instructions are offered to beginners Come and share Yoga, Meditation, Chanting and Healing Prayers with other truth seekers. These opportunities for fellowship enhance the depth of our spiritual awareness. (A $5.00 donation is suggested to help pay center expenses. We cancel for inclement weather and holidays on Thursdays)

Teen Activities It has been suggested we have a class or otheractivities for teenagers. Please let me know if you areinterested in this or can propose inspiring activities forteens.

Purification Ceremony
"I seek purification by the grace of God"
The purification Ceremony, as it is offered by Ananda, is a simple and meaningful ceremony. It was created through the inspiration of Swami Kriyananda, who saw the need for a ceremony that allows one to open one's heart to the flow of God's grace.

Purification can be sought also when one is seeking help for others. In this case, it is a means of making yourself a clear channel of light to flow through you to them.

Going up before others to request purification is an act of humility and an affirmation of the openness before God.

How to participate in the ceremony?

First write (optional) a purification request on a small slip of paper, provided for you at the back of the room. Take a seat with others and keep the paper with you as you go forward for purification.

As you feel ready, come forward to the altar and stand before the ministers (who are acting on behalf of the Masters), and say "I seek purification by the grace of God." Feel the Masters blessing you in your heart with grace to be purified.

When you are ready, go to the altar and burn your written request and put it in the bowl provided. Pray for a moment at the altar and then return to your seat.

Remain in a silent prayerful state throughout the ceremony, praying for each of your fellow participants.

Sunday Service & Festival of Light
The topic is How gratitude brings blessings to you and the world.