ÁNANDA MÁRGA ( Sanskrit meaning 'Path of Bliss') was started in 1955 in India by its spiritual founder P.R. Sarkar (also known as Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, or more simply as "Baba").
The aim of Ananda Marga is to help individuals achieve complete self-realisation and to build a social structure in which the physical, mental and spiritual needs of all people can be fulfilled.
As an organization, Ananda Marga has a global network of centers in virtually every country of the world. Its activities encompass a wide range of projects for the welfare of humanity, animals, plants and the whole planet. These include yoga and meditation centers, schools, childrens homes, food distribution centers, disaster relief, medical centers and community development projects. Emphasis is placed on meeting the needs of the local people and assisting them in developing their personal and social resources for the prosperity of all.
To find out more about Ananda Marga teachings or practice in New Zealand please contact the nearest centre or sign up to our mail list which offers information on up coming meditation and yoga classes and also retreats.
For more information on Ananda Marga the organisation and its projects please refer to the following websites: * Ananda Marga Global Website - Global Ananda Marga Website * Ananda Marga Network - Ananda Marga community site, large up to date links to projects around the world * AMURT - Social service projects * RAWA - Renaissance Artists & Writers Association * RAWA Radio - Kiirtan music & spiritual songs * Neo-Humanistic Education - Holistic & progressive education * Prabhat Samgiita - PR Sarkar's 5018 devotional & social songs * Renaissance Universal - Intellectual forum for progressive social futures.
