Ananda Encinitas & The Temple of Joy

09/28/2026

🗓️ NEXT: Session 3 — "Cautionary Tales: What Not to Do With Your AI" (The What Not)

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 7PM Pacific​
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In person: Temple of Joy, Ananda Encinitas, 946 Hermes Ave.

Online Zoom URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid=c816ff09-d927-4beb-8398-7be57bcac3ed
Passcode: Yogananda

This session focuses on what not to do: the cautionary tales of exposing too much to AI. We'll walk three circles of exposure — what you type in, what you connect, and what comes back at you — and check our own privacy settings together, live.

HANDOUTS for Session 3 (feel free to download before the live session)
​Slides - Cautionary Tales
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QWde_LAJvBEVXh9vWDW1Hrzm4LBQmhNg/view?usp=drive_link
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4 Questions Worksheet​
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BtShNnLSEw0F-SG01AA95f56mTfcrFAN/view?usp=drive_link

Until we gather, three rules to keep:
1) Never share login credentials with an AI — for your devices, your cloud accounts, or anything else.

2) Don't ask AI to manage your email accounts directly.

3) Stay in the lanes we outlined in Session 2, and keep to the guidance for query engineering.

AI is a very powerful tool we should all utilize appropriately — with clear intention and discernment. Every protection we'll discuss is a variation on one principle: limit what AI can reach, and require a human yes before anything irreversible.

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09/04/2026

SHARE FREELY should you know of anyone seeking...

08/28/2026

To register email mailto:[email protected]

Join us for a beautiful and blessed night of Kirtan, Bhakti, love and community at the magnificent Temple of Joy in Encinitas. 🧡🙏🏽

Govind Das & Jacqueline Michelle together with Rob & Melissa will share the chants back and forth throughout the evening — two couples, four hearts, coming together in devotion and celebration of the Divine Name.

An evening to sing together, pray together, open our hearts and remember the beautiful unity that Kirtan brings us into.

✨ LOVE • UNITY • DEVOTION • COMMUNITY ✨

Come as you are. Bring your voice, bring your heart, and join us for a blessed night together in the sacred space of the Temple of Joy.

Jai Sita Ram!🙏💖🎶

08/10/2026

MAHADEV! 🙏

All are welcome to join this auspicious occasion.

08/02/2026

*********AWESOME NEWS!!!****************

Donna De Lory returns to Encinitas with Joss Jaffe

• Date: Saturday, August 15th
• Time: 7:00 PM

• Details: An evening of sacred song and mantra with one of the most beloved voices in devotional music.

• Tickets: https://checkout.square.site/.../JIHAUIBTWRPGMSCH2BTCTBYW
o $35 Advance / $40 Door

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07/11/2026

YES! It's THAT time of year when we're blessed to host our beloved Ānanda Das for another delicious Bhakti Bliss Weekend. Help spread the word... let's fill this sacred container (Temple of Joy and Meditation Gardens) with the uplifting joy, harmony, happiness, and peace we KNOW we harvest from these amazing gathering experiences. OM Shanti OM. 👁💚👁

05/22/2026

Dear Friends,

Our United heART Memorial Weekend Mini Festival begins tomorrow night! Anke & I are filled with gratitude to welcome you to join us in the Temple of Joy in Encinitas for a single experience or the sacred weekend crafted to uplift your soul, awaken ever-new joy, and deepen our community connection.

JOIN US for individual events or the entire experience - NOW all on a donation basis!

📅 Weekend Schedule

• Friday, May 22 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sacred Fire Ceremony (Led by Casey & Anke): Purify emotions and dissolve worries into the fire of devotion, leaving an open heart ready for new possibilities.

• Saturday, May 23 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Yogic Immersion (Led by Matthew Hara): A gentle Hatha yoga and pranayama practice to align body and mind, grounding us into higher consciousness. All levels welcome.

• Saturday, May 23 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
CommUNITY Kirtan & Cacao (Led by Matthew Hara, Joss Jaffe & Taty Tamiraa): A magical evening featuring a heart-opening Cacao ritual, sacred chanting, and a live-created Mandala portal.

• Sunday, May 24 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mandala Immersion (Led by Taty Tamiraa with Live Music by Matthew & Joss): Explore your inner world through the intuitive creation of your own mandala. No art experience needed; all materials provided.

✨ What to Expect:
* Release self-limiting beliefs through Vedic fire ceremony and mantra.
* Open your heart through sacred music, cacao, and group harmony.
* Activate your soul's authentic expression.
* Be held in a loving, high-vibration community field.

Location: Temple of Joy, 946 Hermes Avenue, Encinitas, CA

Registration: Visit caseyandanke.net/event/united-heart-mini-festival/ to reserve your donation-based spot.

Come for a single event or immerse yourself in the entire weekend. Bring a friend, share the light, and let us rise in devotion together!

In divine friendship,

Casey & Anke

Ananda Encinitas & the Temple of Joy

05/10/2026

Our beginning of an amazing Summer Program at Ananda Encinitas & The Temple of Joy, manifesting peace, love, and joy.

Watch for a full summer schedule coming soon (including events with Matthew Hara & Taty Tamiraa Alencar, Govind Das and Rob (Rama Chandra Das), Karl Anthony, Ananda Das, Ari Marsh & Co., Donna DeLory, and Jordan Loder.

Your presence with us will be greatly embraced. (and SHARE!)

💚🙏🌺🎶

05/08/2026

TONIGHT (Friday, May 8th) @ 7 PM, Join us as Govind Das brings his uplifting and heart opening practice of Kirtan. Kirtan is an ancient bhakti yoga practice using mantra and music as an expression of devotion, meditation, and prayer. The literal translation of kirtan is "to praise.” Kirtan is described as a "jewel of a spiritual practice" because of its joyful, open-hearted, meditative, and communal feeling.

Come sing, dance, and enjoy spiritual community. For the new people to kirtan/chanting, just bring yourself, no special clothes or yoga mat needed. Dress comfortably… blankets will be available to ensure your comfort.

04/04/2026

A Journey to the Heart: An Invitation to Satsang

Beloved Souls,
The Divine Mother has recently guided me through a profound "India Add-Venture 2026"—a 6,000-mile pilgrimage across the sacred landscape of Bharat.

From the silent peaks of the north to the vibrant temples of the south, this journey was more than a physical traversal; it was a deep immersion into the ever-present Joy that Yoganandaji taught us is our very nature.

I invite you to join me for a special Satsang as we gather to share the spiritual "harvest" of this pilgrimage. Together, we will explore the lessons learned, the vibrations felt, and the timeless truths that reveal themselves when we step into the unknown with an open heart.
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What to Expect:

• Sacred Stories: Reflections on the holy sites of Palitana, Tiruvannamalai, Mahadevamalai, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, and beyond.
• Chanting & Meditation: Attuning our hearts to the divine frequencies encountered along the way.
• Visual Journey: A glimpse into the beauty and spirit of the Motherland through photos, videos, and Divine memories.
• Fellowship: Connecting in the "Temple of Joy" with fellow seekers.
• Sacred Gifts: Each will be gifted with a relic from Yogananda’s birth home and a special gift from the Kaal Bharav Temple of Varanasi.

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Event Details:

• When: Friday, April 10th at 7 PM
• Where: Ananda Encinitas & The Temple of Joy
• How to Join: RSVP by Replying “I’m In!” to this email
• What to Bring: An open heart and a friend who might feel called to this immersion.

Let us come together to recharge our spiritual batteries and feel the Master’s presence in the stories of those who seek Him across the globe. As Guruji said, "Group meditation is a castle that protects the new spiritual aspirants as well as the veteran meditators."
In Divine Friendship,

Casey & Anke

Ananda Encinitas & the Temple of Joy
946 Hermes Ave., Encinitas