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Treasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathSwami Kriyananda at the Biltmore (March 09, 1996)Main Themes & IdeasSpiritual Centering: The talk opens with the idea that each person is the center of their own universe, referencing Yogananda’s teachings that the divine is “center everywhere, circumference nowhere.” Movement through space and time is described as an illusion; true spiritual experience is always at the center.Illusion of Time & Space: Kriyananda discusses how time and space are illusions, using stories from Indian scriptures and spiritual teachers to illustrate that eternity is the true reality. The journey to spiritual freedom may seem long, but from the perspective of eternity, it is insignificant.The Role of Des...
2025-12-1645 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathTranscending Sense Attachment9/1/09Transcending sense attachment involves working with habits.Kriyananda discusses the power God and Guru’s grace to change our lives.The grace of God can help us transcend sense attachment.Changing habits can transform our consciousness.In the Bhagavad Gita the mighty charioteers are symbols for the senses.Kriyananda gives a detailed commentary about a conversation between Duryodhana (King Material Desire) and Dronacharaya (habit).Kriyananda recorded 108 talks available on YouTube called The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita.To support this work, go to...
2025-10-2813 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathTechniques for Joyful Living3/7/1978Techniques of Joyful Living Part 3 & Rajarshi JanakanandaIn our first talk Techniques of Joyful Living Part Three Swami Kriyananda concluded his weekend workshops in Albuquerque, New Mexico in March 1978 with a discussion on willingness followed by a reading from his first edition of The Path. The reading is his first-hand account of Yogananda’s passing at the Biltmore Hotel March 7, 1952.The second talk Rajarshi Janakananda was given to Ananda Community residents on May 6, 1974. Kriyananda knew Rajarshi and tells many stories about his spiritual greatness. He said that Rajarshi could st...
2025-10-1813 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathSuperconscious Living Awareness - Part 21980Superconscious living brings solutions to all challenges.From Swami Kriyananda:When you avoid problems, it’s not the problem that gets bigger, it’s that you get weaker and smaller.We need challenges to become strong and to understand things more clearly. Put energy into positive thoughts and solutions. Don’t wait passively for something to happen.Look at challenges as opportunities. View a challenge impersonally and call it a ‘situation’ for which you are looking for solutions. For every problem, there is a solution.Kriyananda invited 3 students from his c...
2025-10-1615 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathSuperconscious Attunement CeremonySuperconscious Attunement Ceremony 2/14/87This is a highly experiential event including:PrayerChantingIn depth affirmations – The eternal life of God flows through me. I was made for Thee aloneA Talk by KriyanandaReleasing blocked energy in the spine – Aum  SwahaOneness song – explanation, and everyone sings. Later titled Joined in Prayer with changed notes and melody.Original recording includes group healing prayers. They were mostly inaudible and 1987 prayers are of course no longer relevant, so are not included. You may stop the recording here and say, “Friends pray with me.”  Say a name out loud and very briefly explain their situation an...
2025-10-1513 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathSpiritual Marriage and Family8/2/80Spiritual Marriage & Family – a fascinating study of how to developa more expansive consciousness in yourself and others.Kriyananda explains how to best relate to your spouse, family or anyone without emotion and from a higher state of consciousness.Kriyananda begins with an overview of the soul’s evolution and alsodiscusses a two-fold purpose to spiritual marriage:1. to become more selfless2. to develop a broad cosmic vision that we are a part of the Great Spirit whoseconsciousness pervades every heart and every atom...
2025-10-1414 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathSelf-Acceptance: The Key to Spiritual ProgressCirca 1983Self-Acceptance – identify and accept the highest within you.Usually, when we think of self-acceptance, we think of accepting our faults.  In this talk, Kriyananda tells us that if we are to really grow, we must identify with the highest within us rather than the lowest. The “self” Kriyananda is referring to is our Higher Self. He explains that by identifying with our perfection, our true Self will shine through.To support this work, go to: https://www.ananda.org/support/treasures/
2025-10-1309 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathRelationships: A Spiritual Approach1/23/82Relationships can be our greatest opportunity for spiritual growth.Kriyananda tells us that Yogananda said, “Until we can win the love of others, we cannot expect to win God’s love.”Kriyananda also described a situation where people caused him suffering. Instead of reacting with anger, he said to himself, “I am happier loving than hating.  If I am happier giving love than reacting with resentment, then it’s not my problem how they treat me. It’s my problem how I react. It’s my problem the kind of thoughts I put out. I ch...
2025-10-0823 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathLeadership: A Spiritual Journey8/7/82Leadership: A Spiritual Journey tells us how outward development and action can be an aid to our spiritual progress. Leadership is a self-offering to others.Kriyananda discusses the qualities of non-attachment, centeredness, service, patience, and magnetism, and helps us to understand their importance from both inner and outer perspectives. For example, regarding service;  leaders must offer their work and themselves humbly to others, or they risk falling from ego centeredness. Yogananda was humble and respectful to all whom he met, although he towered above them spiritually.When dealing with negative people o...
2025-10-0715 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathQualities of Dwapara Yuga11/01/2004Qualities of Dwapara Yuga- increased awareness and command over the forces of energy.We are already experiencing a rise in higher consciousness. There are more and more people who want to know God.Kriyananda explains the miscalculation by astrologists about our progression from Kali Yuga in Dwapara Yuga.Some say we are not yet in Dwapara Yuga. According to Sri Yukeswar’s calculations we are already in Dwapara Yuga.This talk is one in a series of 365 programs recorded for Aasta TV in India . A Way of Awakening talks are ba...
2025-10-0505 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathOvercoming Doubt11/1/04Increasing divine love and trusting God is a method for overcoming doubt.Kriyananda shares many personal stories of Yogananda, and they help us trust in God’s love.Try to persevere in the search for God no matter what challenges life throws your way. And that way your love and trust will grow.This talk is one in a series of 365 programs recorded for Aasta TV in India – A Way of Awakening. The 20 minute talks are based on readings from Kriyananda’s book Conversations with YoganandaTo support this w...
2025-09-3004 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathOur Soul's Evolution08/1992In Our Soul’s Evolution Kriyananda explains that each soul has many desires and patterns of energy in the spine.  These need to be worked out in a lifetime. First a soul develops a desire to know God and become liberated. When this desire is deeply implanted in the soul it, will ultimately be fulfilled.We can live in the expanded consciousness that the soul is eternal. When we know that we have God now, it can make the spiritual journey much easier.Kriyananda discusses how to tune into the consciousness and...
2025-09-3010 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathOriginal Yoga and Original Christianity6/14/84Original Yoga and Original ChristianityOriginal yoga and original christianity are parallel spiritual paths. There are many references to yogic principles in the Bible. Yogananda and Kriyananda lectured and wrote about the similarities between the two philosophies.Swami Kriyananda explains that over time, the teachings of both Christ and Krishna have become diluted and changed.One of the most important aspects of Yogananda’s mission was to bring back the original teachings of Christ and Krishna and to show how these two teachings are really one.To support th...
2025-09-3010 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathNature of True Self11/1/04Live and act in the Nature of your True Self when you relate to others and they will respond in kindness and good-will.People can feel your energy. If you are respectful, willing, open, and complimentary, people will appreciate you.Kriyananda dispels the commonly held belief of a far off and punishing God. He explains that God is within our very own self and describes the underlying unity of all life.Live in the awareness of that inner Self, in the peace that can only be found within.
2025-09-2905 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathMusic, Creativity & the Superconscious Experience6/19/1996Kriyananda begins this talk by saying “The subject of creativity is much larger than music.  I want this talk to embrace creativity in general, because you can be creative not only in the arts but also in your cooking and in the way you talk with people.”There are many stories about Kriyananda’s creative process with musical composition as well as examples of how to access the superconscious mind.He explains that you can be creative by drawing on God’s power and consciousness within you. When you want to be creati...
2025-09-2912 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathMale and Female Principle of the Universe8/8/1984The soul as beyond all gender, beyond all polar differences, it just is.” — Swami KriyanandaSwami Kriyananda  explains both male and female tendencies. He gives a fascinating description of the male and female principles involved in creation and in the Creator.He says that both feminine and masculine qualities are needed to balance a person’s nature.  The saints have mastered this balance. It is essential to accept who we are, either male or female. When we realize the completeness within ourselves, we will be closer to union with God.Anothe...
2025-09-2710 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathSwami Kriyananda's 80th Birthday TalkKriyananda’s 80th birthday 5/19/2006 – reminiscing about his life in service to God and his guru. Kriyananda had just finished The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita and read from the 7th chapter, 3rd stanza “Among thousands of men, scarcely one strives for spiritual perfection. And among those blessed ones who seek me, scarcely one out of many thousands perceives me as I am.”Kriyananda tells stories about his youth, his search for truth, becoming Yogananda’s disciple and his life of service to God.He has lectured all over the world, written over 150 books and over 400 pieces of...
2025-09-2307 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathInner Experience of Truth3/16/96“The search for truth that you are looking for begins with the inner search.” — Swami Kriyananda Kriyananda gives an in depth and fascinating discussion of the nature of “truth.” Weaving in aspects of his own search for truth as a young man, he shows that truth is something much deeper than mere facts. It can only be found by inner experience. We can all begin to experience the truth residing in our own true Self. We do it by deepening our connection with God and raising our level of consciousnessTo support this work...
2025-09-2312 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathHow to Work with Your Emotions3/80How to Work With Your EmotionsThis talk describes how to work with your emotions in a way that creates greater harmony and inner freedom. Kriyananda clarifies what it means to truly live from our center and how we can work with our emotions in a way that creates a greater sense of harmony and inner freedom.Kriyananda explains that there is a big difference between calm feeling and restless emotion. Emotions – both good and bad – keep us bound to duality and prevent us from seeing things as they real...
2025-09-2208 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathHow to Inspire Spirituality in Others10/10/82How to Inspire Spirituality in Others – consider what the person needs to hear and also consider what they would be open to hear.You don’t want to impose your beliefs. You want to help them where they are.Be a channel of Divine Joy. When we feel the divine blessings ourselves, we can transmit that to others.Kriyananda tells a story of arriving at a college where he was going to speak to the students on the subject of yoga. He found about a campus wide protest.He...
2025-09-1745 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathAshtanga Yoga - Part 210/28/82Part TwoThis talk is full of inspiring wisdom from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Kriyananda begins the second half of this talk byaddressing the “right question” as he put it, “Who am I?”The principles in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras hold a subtle and higher dimension if you view them not just as stages to go through, but apply the principles inwardly to your spiritual life and development.Kriyananda comments on the sutras. Truthfulness means a willingness to be demonstrated wrong on any point, no matter how p...
2025-09-1555 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathAshtanga Yoga - Part 110/28/82Ashtanga Yoga – eight-limbed stages of spiritual growthPart OneKriyananda explains that ashtanga literally means “eight-limbed.” These eight ‘limbs’ are stages of growth, like steps in the direction toward spiritual fulfillment. Instead of calling it a ‘system’ it’s more like a ‘way’ of yoga.He gives commentary on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras that help us understand how to apply the aphorisms in daily life. He says that there is only one reality in everything, and that we are expressions of that divine reality.Kriyananda describes rotations of...
2025-09-151h 00Treasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathAnanda Village Open House TalkJune 9, 1990In 1990, Swami Kriyananda wanted to host an event to tell local residents in Nevada County more about what happens at Ananda Village.He mentions many aspects of community life, including the broader sense of kinship and service to our greater community in Nevada County, and not just the Village residents and guests who come to stay at our Retreat.He expressed that Ananda people are not trying to be exclusive among themselves. He said, rather, we would like you to know that ALL are welcome and considered part of our greater community family.
2025-09-1514 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathA Tribute to Swami Kriyananda5/17/2003A Tribute to Swami Kriyananda – reminscences by students who he inspiredA talk given by eight of Ananda’s leaders at Ananda Village at Kriyananda’s birthday weekend May 2003.This panel presentation is an informative and meaningful account of Kriyananda’s contribution to Paramhansa Yogananda’s world mission including establishing communities, education, books and music.To support this work, go to: https://www.ananda.org/support/treasures/
2025-09-152h 03Treasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathLahiri and Householders9/29/82Lahiri and Householders – how to remain focused on God while having a spiritual partner.Swami Kriyananda offers us deep insight into the life of Lahiri and his contributions to this age. Lahiri brought not only the art and science of Kriya Yoga to householders, he has also given us an outstanding example of how to live for God no matter what the outward form of our lives.Kriyananda explains how to follow your nature i.e., toward the life of gyana, bhakti or karma yoga.Lahiri wrote an interpretation of...
2025-09-1231 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathSwami Kriyananda's 54th Anniversary of Discipleship9/12/2002Swami Kriyananda’s 54th Anniversary of Discipleship – a life dedicated to helping people find God.This one of the most heartfelt talks in the Treasures collection by Kriyananda.He said the most important thing in his life was the quest to help others in their spiritual quest.He was changed forever at the first meeting with Yogananda. Yogananda blessed him by touching his heart. The vibration lasted about 2 minutes. He was never the same thereafter.He focused on expressing the teachings as Yogananda taught them to him, to bring Yogananda’s energy forth...
2025-09-1246 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathPurpose of Meditation1/21/1984Purpose of Meditation – meditation connects you to divine energyWhen practicing Hong Sau, do it with the thought that your breath is a cosmic phenomena. It is not just you breathing, you are participating in a greater flow of “cosmic breath.”At the beginning of the talk, Kriyananda says, “Any discussion of how to meditate should begin with the question, why meditation?”Meditation helps us face challenges. We can attune ourselves so completely to God that we loose the consciousness of the small self and merge into the Divine.Kriya...
2025-09-101h 10Treasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathHouston Concert & Lecture3/15/78“What we are really looking for is not outside ourselves, perfection and joy are inside.” — Swami KriyanandaHouston Concert and Lecture 1978 is a special Treasures offering – a collector’s item. This concert and lecture was given in Houston during the 1978 “Joy Tour” across the United States featuring music by the Ananda singing group, the Gandharvas and solos by Swami Kriyananda.  He introduces the musical selections, giving the meaning behind the compositions and he also gives a profound talk at the end of the concert on finding true happiness within.Selections by the Gandharvas...
2025-09-081h 18Treasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathHealing with Magnetism6/10/78“When you strengthen your aura you can become strong enough to deflect disease.” – Swami KriyanandaThis healing seminar delves deeply into the more subtle aspects of healing. Swami Kriyananda explains how energy blockages in the spine and mental attitudes can have an impact on health. He also talks about developing positive magnetism to avoid disease and mitigate karma.To support this work, go to: https://www.ananda.org/support/treasures/
2025-09-0855 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathGoal of Life - Final Liberation9/1/09The goal of life is ever-existing, ever-conscious, ever-new bliss. The Bhagavad Gita shows the way to achieve that bliss.Kriyananda introduces the Bhagavad Gita as one of the greatest scriptures ever written. The Bhagavad Gita is an allegory of the battle within ourselves between the forces of good and evil. It shows us the way to transcend delusion.This talk is from passages and commentaries – Chapters 1 & 2 of Kriyananda’s book The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita: Explained by Paramhansa Yogananda – As Remembered by his Disciple Swami Kriyananda.To support this work...
2025-09-0516 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathCreativity & the Chakras2/23/85When we want to express something from inner inspiration we can go within, and seek creativity in the chakras.Kriyananda explains that it is from our chakras that we gain energy and our ability to relate to the world.When we sleep, we withdraw into the spine and are recharged by the chakras. This is what gives us our true sense of refreshment.  New insights into an issue that we didn’t have the night before may come.When we withdraw consciously into our spine, we can achieve the sam...
2025-09-0254 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathAnanda: Model for Cooperative Communities1980 – Melbourne, AustraliaAnanda’s Model for Cooperative Community is based on meditation and harmonious living.Kriyananda said, “I think the cooperative community movement is the most important thing going on.”A leading attitude with cooperation is to give to others instead of taking.Some communities have failed because they are seeking “a perfect community.” People are not perfect. Work with people where they are, not where you think they should be.It helps in starting communities to have a group with shared goals and ideals.Kriyananda a...
2025-09-011h 54Treasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathBalancing the Head & HeartMarch 24, 1983Balancing the head and heart can help the world.Human nature has become unbalanced. Whenever this has happened in history, when people have gone too far in any direction such as the current emphasis on reason and intellectuality vs. considering compassion and kindness of heart, there is always some kind of force coming up to correct it.A sadness can come to a population of people who are under a system that suppresses all initiative. Mankind can’t put up with those things for too long. Sooner or later that population has to co...
2025-09-0154 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathHouston Concert & Lecture3/15/78“What we are really looking for is not outside ourselves, perfection and joy are inside.” — Swami KriyanandaHouston Concert and Lecture 1978 is a special Treasures offering – a collector’s item. This concert and lecture was given in Houston during the 1978 “Joy Tour” across the United States featuring music by the Ananda singing group, the Gandharvas and solos by Swami Kriyananda.  He introduces the musical selections, giving the meaning behind the compositions and he also gives a profound talk at the end of the concert on finding true happiness within.Selections by the Gandharvas...
2025-08-311h 18Treasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathAnanda Community Goals6/17/1979Ananda Community Goals – helping people develop a cooperative spiritSwami Kriyananda participated in a conference on communities in 1979. He met Peter Caddy who founded Findhorn and other community leaders. He returned to Ananda Village and gave this talk to residents.Ananda community living is a way of life to bring about harmony and peace. The community lifestyle can be an example to others.One of the primary goals of Ananda communities is to provide an environment to inspire individuals to become centered in themselves, centered in God consciousness and to...
2025-08-311h 00Treasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathHow to Be a Channel of Light in Challenging Times1/17/84How to be a Channel of Light in Challenging TimesWe can and must be channels of light in challenging times.  Although given 27 years ago, this talk is just as relevant today as it was then. Swami Kriyananda expresses the importance especially now when this world is on the cusp of a great change.  He tells us this is actually one of the most wonderful times in history to be alive! There is great opportunity for spiritual growth.  We can tune into the Divine Light that is awakening on our planet rig...
2025-08-291h 17Treasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathThe Importance of Attunement1/5/1986The Importance of Attunement – when you think the guru is near, he is near – at all times!Kriyananda paraphrases Lahiri Mahasaya statement about Yogananda, “For all those who tune in to him, he will be a mighty locomotive bringing souls to God’s kingdom.”Kriyananda describes what real attunement is, and the most effective ways we can tune into Yogananda’s powerful, divine ray.The difference between the word for disciple vs. student in the languages in India is interesting. A disciple is willing to take the discipline of a teacher an...
2025-08-2636 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathNearness of the Astral World11/1/04Nearness of the Astral World – we live much more closely to the other world than we realize.This talk emphasizes the impermanence of this world and the deeper reality of our spiritual nature and the astral world.Kriyananda encourages us to look beyond form and see God in everything.We only limit God’s power to work in our lives when we confine Him to a certain definition.See truth and love as impersonal and the essence behind all form.This talk is one in a se...
2025-08-1916 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathBook of Bhrigu and Free-Will7/22/78Book of Bhrigu Astrology – predictive astrology from ancient India.Swami Kriyananda got a reading from the Book of Bhrigu in India and found amazing details to be accurate about his life. It’s hard to believe that a book written centuries ago could predict the life of someone in a later age.This book predicted the great spiritual work that Kriyananda was to carry on in his lifetime.To support this work, go to: https://www.ananda.org/support/treasures/
2025-08-181h 03Treasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathThe Essence of Yoga8/11/82The Essence of Yoga takes you where you are, and can lead you forward from that point. It is to take you to the realization that you are infinite.One of the main points in this talk, is to help us understand where we are now spiritually and where we are headed – union with God.Kriyananda discusses how all yoga paths lead to the same goal.Indian scriptures describe the difference between different functions of consciousness:  mon, buddhi, ahankara, and chitta. Mon means mind, buddhi means intellect, ahankara means ego...
2025-08-181h 43Treasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathSelf-Realization: The Redemption8/23/90“Self-Realization: The Redemption” is the fifth in the series of 5 classes. They are based on Kriyananda’s book The Essence of Self-Realization. The readings are direct quotes from Paramhansa Yogananda on various subjects. They comprise a comprehensive summary of the path to self-realization.Kriyananda discusses the 8 aspects of God and the importance of deep meditation.He explains how to increase our identity with God and decrease our identity with this world. Also, how to develop devotion and how to be genuine when praying to God, how to feel God’s love in yours...
2025-08-181h 34Treasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathJoy in SimplicityCirca 1978There is Joy in Simplicity when you can get away from having too many things and too many thoughts.Kriyananda discusses in depth how to simplify our lives, both inwardly and outwardly, thus freeing up energy that can be devoted toward our spiritual growth. Kriyananda emphasizes finding a balance in the way we live and learning to live simply.To support this work, go to: https://www.ananda.org/support/treasures/
2025-08-1825 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathInfusing Daily Life with God's Presence6/29/86Infusing Daily Life with God’s Presence is possible when you call to God strongly. ‘Give me your love, please give me more love. You are the source of love.’Kriyananda begins this talk with a beautiful description to how Yogananda came to America. He taught people everywhere how to infuse daily life with God’s presence.It takes a lot of energy to call on God enough to elicit His response. When you call with fervor, then constant communion with His presence becomes a natural flow, like it was with Yoganand...
2025-08-1835 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathGod: The Only Asset Needed11/1/04God: The Only Asset Needed – rely on God alone and work for HimKriyananda discusses the value of spiritual communities in overcoming karma. He explains that when we live with more worldly people, our latent materialistic desires are easily awakened. Living in spiritual communities, however, helps strengthen our virtues as we work out our karma.A Way of AwakeningCreated for Aasta TV,  India – 365 twenty minute talk seriesKriyananda reads a passage from his book Conversations with Yogananda, and gives commentary.To support this work, go to...
2025-08-1215 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathThe True Spirit of Ahimsa2/1/2004The True Spirit of Ahimsa – learn non-injury by respecting all, as made in the image of God.Kriyananda explains that ahimsa, or harmlessness, doesn’t mean being a doormat. It is right and important to defend yourself, your family and your country.The Bhagavad Gita is an allegory between the good and bad within each human being.Truth must win the battle. This is a reality.A Way of AwakeningAasta TV series from India – 365 twenty minute talk seriesKriyananda reads a passag...
2025-08-1116 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathThe Importance of Individual EffortThe Importance of Individual Effort – we need to do our part to put forth our own energy to grow spiritually. God responds when we make the effort to reach out to Him.Kriyananda makes clear that outer conditions do not determine whether or not we make spiritual progress.Many people think that when they have more time, they will meditate more, or that when this or that happens, then they will finally be able to seek God in earnest.Always keep a corner of your heart open for the Divine Mother. The Mother is...
2025-08-1117 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathFortitude in Seeking GodFortitude in Seeking God  takes great strength, perseverance and devotion.Kriyananda reminds us how very rare and precious it is even to want to find God.It takes great strength also, to be a disciple.This talk is one in a series of 365 programs recorded for Aasta TV in India – A Way of Awakening. The 20 minute talks are based on readings from Kriyananda’s book Conversations with Yogananda.To support this work, go to: https://www.ananda.org/support/treasures/
2025-08-1118 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathGiving & ReceivingGiving and Receiving – give and receive graciously with loveKriyananda discusses the importance of giving in such a way as to invite reciprocity. He explains that it is just as necessary to learn to receive graciously as it is to give graciously. It completes a circle when we leave an opening for others to give back to us.The most important thing is to give God your heart.When Kriyananda was asked ‘how do you know what God wants you to do, he replied, ‘God doesn’t really care. All He wants is to know...
2025-08-0628 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathCircumstances Reflect Inner AttitudesCircumstances Reflect inner Attitudes – Kriyananda speaks on the importance of right attitude and of having complete faith that God will take care of us.The clearer our hearts are, and the more sincere our love for Him, the more He will respond.Try to accept “what is.” You can be happy in yourself no matter what happens.This talk is from A Way of Awakening Aasta TV series from India – 365 twenty minute talksKriyananda reads a passage from his book Conversations with Yogananda and gives commentary.To support this work, go to: h...
2025-08-0518 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathThe Importance of Individual EffortThe Importance of Individual Effort – we need to do our part to put forth our own energy to grow spiritually. God responds when we make the effort to reach out to Him.Kriyananda makes clear that outer conditions do not determine whether or not we make spiritual progress.Many people think that when they have more time, they will meditate more, or that when this or that happens, then they will finally be able to seek God in earnest.Always keep a corner of your heart open for the Divine Mother. The Mother is...
2025-07-2217 minTreasures Along the Path
Treasures Along the PathBalancing Head & HeartA sadness can come to a population of people who are under a system that suppresses all initiative. Mankind can’t put up with those things for too long. Sooner or later that population has to come back to its own nature of openness of the heart, kindness and harmony.Whenever man forgets God, man suffers. Whenever man remembers God, everything starts to shine.We are not going to be satisfied with acquiring possessions, thinking that when ‘I get this or that, then I’ll be happy.’ We all eventually awaken to the truth that the only...
2025-07-2054 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningKrishna to Arjuna: "Know This for Certain, My Devotee Is Never Lost" (With Swami Kriyananda)In this talk, Swami Kriyananda reads from Conversations with Yogananda.  Kriyananda wants to help us to remember that our true nature is essentially divine. He emphasizes the importance of following higher guidance and accepting both the positive and negative experiences that come our way with equanimity. Kriyananda shares a number of personal stories and experiences that he had with his guru Paramahansa Yogananda where he learned the importance of heeding guidance in matters both large and small. Kriyananda encourages everyone, including those that do not have a guru, to pay attention to the personal patterns and tendencies that tend to b...
2023-06-0120 minNayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi — Talks and Classes
Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi — Talks and ClassesHonoring Swami Kriyananda - A Beautiful Program from Ananda Village and Ananda AssisiWatch this beautiful program honoring Swami Kriyananda with Nayaswami Jyotish, Nayaswami Devi and Nayaswami Dhyana speaking from Ananda Village as well as Tyagi Arudra, Tyagi Narayani, Nayaswami Kirtani and Nayaswami Anand speaking from Ananda Assisi. Recorded April 22 2023 to honor the tenth anniversary of his moksha. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of...
2023-04-221h 52Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi — Talks and Classes
Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi — Talks and ClassesThe Divine Romance - Swami Kriyananda's 10 Year Moksha Anniversary Commemoration at Ananda VillageWith Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi and a beautiful musical program entitled The Divine Romance, recorded at Ananda Village April 21 2023. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of his life with his...
2023-04-2149 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningIf We’re Listening, We Can Hear God’s Whispering Guidance Always (With Swami Kriyananda)In this uplifting talk, Swami Kriyananda urges us to listen carefully and attentively not only to God’s still voice but to feel his infinite presence as well in all we do. Essentially, we will be watching and listening for our own higher guidance as God is all there truly is.  Kriyananda shares a few personal stories and speaks about the interconnectivity of all beings and their distinct individuality as well. Kriyananda explains that God uses and needs many channels for his expressions and speaks differently through each one. He also humorously reminds us that the more we try and ple...
2023-03-3020 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningWhen Ecstasy Comes, All Desires Go (With Swami Kriyananda)Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of his life with his...
2023-03-0920 minNayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi — Talks and Classes
Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi — Talks and ClassesParamhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda: The Role of the DiscipleOn the anniversary of Paramhansa Yogananda's mahasamadhi (conscious, final passing from the body), Nayaswami Jyotish shares about the disciple's role and what it means for us. Recorded March 7th 2023 at Ananda Village. This talk explores the profound relationship between Paramhansa Yogananda and his disciple Swami Kriyananda, highlighting the disciple's role in the divine mission of a great master. It delves into the dual nature of an avatar's life—embracing worldly limitations while living in God’s bliss—and how the soul’s call draws such masters to uplift humanity. Through Swami Kriyananda’s example, we find the disciple’s responsibility to attune to...
2023-03-0711 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningSeek God's Joy in Your Love for Him (With Swami Kriyananda)Season 2. These talks are based on the book: “The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita by Paramhansa Yogananda as remembered by his disciple, Swami Kriyananda.” Rarely in a lifetime does a new spiritual classic appear that has the power to change people’s lives and transform future generations. This is such a book. “The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita Explained by Paramhansa Yogananda” shares the profound insights of Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, as remembered by one of his close and direct disciples, Swami Kriyananda. This revelation of India’s best-loved scripture approaches it from an entirely fresh perspective, showing its...
2023-02-1420 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningYogananda’s World Influence Through Many Incarnations (With Swami Kriyananda)Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of his life with his...
2023-01-3020 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningHave the Courage To Follow Your Own Inner Guidance (With Swami Kriyananda)http://www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of...
2023-01-1620 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningHow to Develop Intuition (With Swami Kriyananda)http://www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of...
2023-01-0920 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningThe Need for a Pure Heart (With Swami Kriyananda)What is a pure heart and why is it so important? Swami Kriyananda shares from personal experiences with his guru Paramhansa Yogananda. Swami Kriyananda discusses the profound significance of cultivating a pure heart. As a disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, he was provided with many wonderful opportunities to expand his love and perception of God beyond any particular form. Kriyananda explains, in essence, that having a pure heart means not to wish for anything that will take us away from the love and light of God. He urges us to be kind to everyone and see all as members of our...
2023-01-0218 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningPurify Your Heart First Don’t Be Fanatical About Lesser Things (With Swami Kriyananda)http://www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of...
2022-12-2821 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningWhat Is the Correct Way to Pray? (With Swami Kriyananda)http://www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of...
2022-12-1118 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningThe Joy of the Afterlife (With Swami Kriyananda)http://www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of...
2022-11-2720 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningAttracting God’s Healing Power (With Swami Kriyananda)http://www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of...
2022-11-1920 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningHow to “Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself” (With Swami Kriyananda)http://www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of...
2022-10-3120 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningThe Universality of the Guru’s Presence (With Swami Kriyananda)Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of his life with his...
2022-10-2820 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningYogananda’s Great Mission (With Swami Kriyananda)http://www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of...
2022-10-1620 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningGod Is Always With Us, We Just Need the Courage to Reach Out (Swami Kriyananda)http://www.swamikriyananda.org ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of his life with his guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri, of his guru Lahiri Mahasaya, and his meeting with Anandamayi Ma...
2022-09-1920 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningThe Beauty That God Manifests Uniquely in Each Soul (With Swami Kriyananda)https://www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of...
2022-09-0120 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningKeep Your Feet on the Ground, but Your Heart in Heaven (With Swami Kriyananda)Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of his life with his...
2022-08-1720 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningThe Creation of the Universe (With Swami Kriyananda)Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of his life with his...
2022-08-0820 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningWorshiping God as Divine Mother (With Swami Kriyananda)https://www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of...
2022-07-2220 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningGod Wants Us To Learn to Love Ourselves In Him and to Love Him In Ourselves (With Swami Kriyananda)Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. Rarely in a lifetime does a new spiritual classic appear that has the power to change people’s lives and transform future generations. This is such a book. “The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita Explained by Paramhansa Yogananda” shares the profound insights of Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, as remembered by one of his close and direct disciples, Swami Kriyananda. This revelation of India’s best-loved scripture approaches it from an entirely fresh perspective, showing its deep allegorical meaning...
2022-07-0520 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningFinding Truth Through Experience (With Swami Kriyananda)ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of his life with his guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri, of his guru Lahiri Mahasaya, and his meeting with Anandamoyi Ma. Yogananda moved to America...
2022-06-2120 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningThe Guru’s Constant Love and Support for Us All (With Swami Kriyananda)ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of his life with his guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri, of his guru Lahiri Mahasaya, and his meeting with Anandamoyi Ma. Yogananda moved to America...
2022-06-1220 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningStories of Yogananda (With Swami Kriyananda)Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book Conversations with Yogananda. TV series A Way to Awakening recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of his life with his...
2022-06-0220 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningThe World Is Starving for God's Joy (With Swami Kriyananda)https://www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of...
2022-05-1420 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningThe Supreme Importance of Being Truthful (With Swami Kriyananda)Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of his life with his...
2022-05-0620 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningWhatever Comes of Itself, Let It Come — with Swami KriyanandaSwami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book Conversations with Yogananda. The TV series "A Way to Awakening" was recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda spoke often of the need for world brotherhood colonies. At Yogananda’s request, Swami Kriyananda devoted his life to lecturing and writing, helping others to experience the living presence of God within. He taught on four continents in seven languages over the course of 65 years. His talks, his music, and his many books ha...
2022-04-2020 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningThe Law of Karma with Swami Kriyanandahttps://www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of...
2022-03-2620 minInspiring Talks and Classes by Swami Kriyananda — a Disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda
Inspiring Talks and Classes by Swami Kriyananda — a Disciple of Paramhansa YoganandaGod Is the True Healer with Swami KriyanandaSwami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book Conversations with Yogananda for the TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life-changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of his life with...
2022-02-2820 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningGod Is the True Healer with Swami KriyanandaSwami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book Conversations with Yogananda for the TV series A Way to Awakening recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of 22, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master Paramhansa Yogananda who is best known for his spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life-changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of his life with his...
2022-02-2820 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningThe Right Attitude in Spiritual Initiation with Swami Kriyanandahttps://www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of...
2022-02-2020 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningThe Path to Enlightenment with Swami Kriyanandahttps://www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of...
2022-02-1120 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningReincarnation with Swami Kriyanandahttps://www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of...
2022-01-2820 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningThe Compassion of the Guru, with Swami Kriyanandahttps://www.swamikriyananda.org     Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book Conversations with Yogananda. The TV series A Way to Awakening was recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life-changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of...
2021-12-1420 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningThe Importance of Attuning Ourselves to the Guru with Swami Kriyanandahttps://www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book Conversations with Yogananda. The TV series A Way to Awakening was recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. At Yogananda’s request, Swami Kriyananda devoted his life to lecturing and writing, helping others to experience the living presence of God within. He taught on four continents in seven languages over the course of 65 years. His talks, his music, and his many books have touched the lives of millions. An...
2021-11-2120 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningWhy Did God Create the Universe? with Swami Kriyanandahttps://www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. At Yogananda’s request, Swami Kriyananda devoted his life to lecturing and writing, helping others to experience the living presence of God within. He taught on four continents in seven languages over the course of 65 years. His talks, his music, and his many books have touched the lives of millions. An advocate of...
2021-11-0520 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningWhen You Live in God, God Lives in You (with Swami Kriyananda)https://www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book Conversations with Yogananda. The TV series A Way to Awakening was recorded in India. ____________ In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. At Yogananda’s request, Swami Kriyananda devoted his life to lecturing and writing, helping others to experience the living presence of God within. He taught on four continents in seven languages over the course of 65 years. His talks, his music, and his many books have touched the lives of millions. An advocate of si...
2021-07-1220 minInspiring Talks and Classes by Swami Kriyananda — a Disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda
Inspiring Talks and Classes by Swami Kriyananda — a Disciple of Paramhansa YoganandaWhen Your Live in God, God Lives In You (with Swami Kriyananda)http://www.swamikriyananda.org Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. At Yogananda’s request, Swami Kriyananda devoted his life to lecturing and writing, helping others to experience the living presence of God within. He taught on four continents in seven languages over the course of 65 years. His talks, his music, and his many books have touched the lives of millions. An advocate of...
2021-07-1220 minAnanda in Voce
Ananda in VoceSemi di Saggezza: Darshan presenta il libro il nuovo sentiero di Swami KriyanandaIn questo episodio Darshan ci racconta la storia editoriale del libro il nuovo sentiero di Swami Kriyananda, un libro chiave per conoscere meglio il maestro Paramhansa Yogananda e la missione di Ananda Sangha nel Mondo.💖 Scarica gratuitamente l'estratto di questo libro al link qui sotto:https://www.anandaedizioni.it/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/www.anandaedizioni.it_downloads_dl_file_id_73_estratto_dal_libro_il_nuovo_sentiero.pdf📘 Acquista il libro al link :https://www.anandaedizioni.it/shop/libri/libri-di-swami-kriyananda/il-nuovo-sentiero/Questo satsang fa parte del ciclo d'incontri online: "Semi di saggezza: libri per un mondo...
2021-04-1356 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningThe Vast Mission of the Great Masters with Swami KriyanandaSwami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. At Yogananda’s request, Swami Kriyananda devoted his life to lecturing and writing, helping others to experience the living presence of God within. He taught on four continents in seven languages over the course of 65 years. His talks, his music, and his many books have touched the lives of millions. An advocate of simple living and hi...
2020-10-1620 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningTruth Needs to Be Beneficial with Swami KriyanandaSwami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book "Conversations with Yogananda." TV series "A Way to Awakening" recorded in India. In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. At Yogananda’s request, Swami Kriyananda devoted his life to lecturing and writing, helping others to experience the living presence of God within. He taught on four continents in seven languages over the course of 65 years. His talks, his music, and his many books have touched the lives of millions. An advocate of simple living and high thinking, his mo...
2020-09-0918 minA Way to Awakening
A Way to AwakeningAwakening the Kundalini, with Swami KriyanandaSwami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book Conversations with Yogananda. TV series A Way to Awakening was recorded in India. In 1948 at the age of 22, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. At Yogananda’s request, Swami Kriyananda devoted his life to lecturing and writing, helping others to experience the living presence of God within. Kriyananda taught on four continents in seven languages over the course of 65 years. His talks, his music, and his many books have touched the lives of millions. An advocate of simple living and high thinking, his 150 bo...
2020-08-1718 minLiving Yoga with Darren Main
Living Yoga with Darren MainKriyananda Q&A SessionSwami Kriyananda, born J. Donald Walters (born May 19, 1926), is a direct disciple of the yogi Paramahansa Yogananda and had many hours of personal contact with him during the last four years of Yogananda\s life (1948 – 1952).[1] During this time Kriyananda became a minister for Self-Realization Fellowship, founded by Yogananda. Yogananda also asked him to teach Kriya Yoga, which Yogananda called the highest technique of Self-Realization.[citation needed] Swami Kriyananda was elected as Vice President of Self-Realization Fellowship in 1960. Kriyananda is the founder of Ananda, a worldwide movement of spiritual intentional communities based on Yogananda\s World Brotherhood Colonies idea. Ananda ha...
2012-10-0825 minLiving Yoga with Darren Main
Living Yoga with Darren MainSwami Kriyananda Part 1Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) is one of the foremost spiritual teachers of Yoga principles in the world today. In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, he became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. He is one of a few remaining direct disciples of Yogananda teaching today. At Yogananda’s request, Swami Kriyananda has devoted his life to lecturing and writing, helping others to experience the joy and living presence of God within. He has taught on four continents in seven languages over the course of nearly 60 years. His television program, audio and video recordings of...
2012-09-1833 minSix Degrees
Six DegreesSix Degrees in bliss with Swami KriyanandaSwami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) is one of the foremost proponents of yogic teachings in the world today. In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, he became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. He is one of a few remaining direct disciples of Yogananda active today.At Yogananda’s request, Swami Kriyananda has devoted his life to lecturing and writing, helping others to experience the living presence of God within. He has taught on four continents in seven languages over the course of over 60 years. His teaching, audio and video recordings of his talks and music, an...
2011-01-2656 minInspiring Talks and Classes by Swami Kriyananda — a Disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda
Inspiring Talks and Classes by Swami Kriyananda — a Disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda"Learn a Meditation Technique" - The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita with Swami KriyanandaThe Essence of the Bhagavad Gita Explained by Paramhansa Yogananda as remembered by his disciple, Swami Kriyananda (Chapter 1, Stanza 12-13). This book shares the profound insights of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, as remembered by one of his direct disciples, Swami Kriyananda. In addition to Hong-Sau, The Ananda Course in Self-Realization contains other techniques for beginner, intermediate, and advanced meditation. Swami Kriyananda worked with Paramhansa Yogananda in 1950 while the Master completed his commentary of the Bhagavad Gita. At that time Yogananda commissioned him to disseminate his teachings world-wide. Kriyananda has in his lifetime lectured, taught, and written...
2009-10-1809 min