Membership at Ananda Sangha

Registered Not-for-profit Charity

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Ananda Sangha in Australia was Established on Oct 21, 2022

Membership in Ananda Sangha Australia

Membership is a way to commit more to your relationship with Ananda Sangha Australia as your spiritual family, not solely in Australia, but worldwide. It is also a requirement as a not-for-profit charity in the country, to keep a record of members. We invite you to join us in supporting Ananda's continuation into the future by becoming a member.

Please complete the 2 steps below,

*Fill out your "Become a Member" form on Google

*Pay an annual donation fee (suggested $50).

Your commitment helps sustain this volunteer work to continue our hybrid offerings country-wide.

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This is a self-sustaining charity within Australia ABN: 57663271341

Core Values of Ananda Members

Membership in Ananda is an expression of your support for this spiritual work, and of your desire to join with others in spiritual community and fellowship which values:

Maintaining a regular, personal spiritual practice (sadhana)
Learning and living the teachings of Self-realization, to awaken our highest potential
Make time to support and join with other devotees who share a spiritual path

Ananda means "divine joy," and our motto is joy is within you. We hope to share the joy that we experience with others and to help uplift them and make the world a better place.

Monthly Giving

Members make a regular donation, usually monthly. The amount you give is up to you. Many members tithe 10% of their household income, some tithe a smaller percent, and others donate a fixed amount as they wish during the year. The decision of what to give is personal and confidential. We recommend members give $50 to help with our hybrid community offerings here in Australia.

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Who May Become a Member?

Most members are also disciples of Paramhansa Yogananda. Many practice the meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. But these are not requirements for membership. Some Ananda members follow other spiritual paths. What everyone has in common is this: their spiritual lives are nourished in some way by their connection with Ananda. Often that means connections with people — people who lift us up or inspire us in some way, or who deeply understand us and help remind us of higher ideals.

Membership Form

Questions? Email info@ananda.org.au and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

“Good company is essential on the spiritual path. Whether your energy will move inward toward God, or outward toward the world, is determined, to a large extent, by the company you keep.”

Paramhansa Yogananda

Giving Back to Members

Many offerings wouldn't be possible without continuous support from members. To give back to those who help sustain our sangha's ability to share Paramhansa Yogananda's teachings in this country, we offer back the following:

The option to join any LIVE classes from our Path of Kriya Yoga courses (typically Monday evenings).
Special satsang time in person with international guest speakers from around Ananda Sangha Worldwide during retreats.
Spiritual support and mentorship for going deeper on the path.

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“What is Ananda’s mission?”

... asked a visitor to Ananda.

“To have fun,” replied Swami Kriyananda. Once people stopped laughing at this unexpected answer, he added, “What I mean by having fun is this: experiencing God within, enjoying His presence in one another, and sharing the Divine with all.”

What do membership fees go towards?

Ananda members fees in Australia go towards the following:

Secure platform subscription for online meetings and recordings (Zoom)
Website platform for hosting courses, community (Podia)
Online store and electronic sales platform and equipment (Square)
Website domains e.g. ananda.org.au (Hover)