Ask Me About Truth
Learn from one of the worlds most prominent spiritual teachers, Swami Kriyananda, as he talks about Truth from the yogic teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
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What Is Truth?
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
"Throughout my life I've wondered about truth. I've wondered if it is relative or absolute." The way to understand truth, Swami Kriyananda explains, is to grow beyond identifying with our little ego.
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The Relativity of Morals
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Moral value is not relative, Swami Kriyananda explains, because our moral choices effect who we are and who we become.
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What Can We Do In These Troubling Economic Times?
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Swami Kriyananda shares advice on finding work, creating work, attracting money, starting communities, and not only surviving but thriving in a challenging economy.
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How to Prepare for Hard Times
Friday, June 8, 2012
Attitudes that bring success, and how to face hard times — Swami Kriyananda shares practical tips for the material and spiritual aspects of our lives.
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The Importance of a True Guru
Friday, June 8, 2012
As a young man, Swami Kriyananda wanted to create communities, and was desperate to find truth. That search brought him to a guru, but what is a guru? What does that mean? What is a disciple, really?
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Reincarnation
Friday, June 8, 2012
Questions of whether or not we have free will and whether our lives are pre-destined have for centuries kept philosophers awake at night. What is the truth?
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The Importance of Education
Sunday, July 15, 2012
“What were Yogananda's views on education for children?” Swami Kriyananda talks about Yogananda's interest in education and how the non-sectarian principles he taught have been implemented at Ananda Village.
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Surrender
Sunday, July 15, 2012
"Many religious traditions emphasize surrender, which seems rather passive. Is that true?" From the concept of passive vs. active surrender, the discussion ranges to willpower, free will, if we can see our own spiritual progress, and the effect that being a vegetarian has on our consciousness.
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Crop Circles
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Yantras, a type of spiritual design, could be what crop circles are — this is the thought with which Swami Kriyananda starts a fascinating discussion of life on other planets, reincarnation, and where we go after we die.
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Uplifting Music and Arts
Monday, July 30, 2012
The music we listen to affects our consciousness very directly. Music, indeed, is an expression of consciousness. Swami Kriyananda offers thoughts on the ramifications of this truth.
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Emotion and Feeling
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Emotions are disturbed feelings. "Positive and negative emotions alternate constantly; we have to go beyond emotions", says Swami Kriyananda.
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Everything Is Consciousness
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Swami Kriyananda talks about reality as we perceive it, and how real it really is (and isn't!), and about dreams. Should we, for example, look to our dreams for guidance?
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Listening to Uplifting Music Part 2
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Listening to rock music is harmful because it emphasizes the ego and lowers your vibration. In order to raise it, listen to soothing music, such as Bach and Mozart.
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Dealing with Emotions
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Love everyone equally and see God in everyone, and they won't be able to hurt you. Love people for themselves and not what you can get out of them. Learn to be content in yourself by feeling the presence of God in your own being.
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Dealing with Loneliness
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
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The Importance of a Guru
Sunday, February 17, 2013
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How to Lecture
Monday, February 18, 2013
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What Is True Self-Sufficiency
Monday, February 18, 2013
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Learn to Stand Firm in Your Own Center
Monday, February 18, 2013
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Life After Death
Monday, February 18, 2013
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Overcoming Fear
Monday, February 18, 2013
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Integrity
Monday, February 18, 2013
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How to Develop Intuition
Monday, February 18, 2013
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Group Karma
Monday, February 18, 2013
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Religion vs. Spirituality
Monday, February 18, 2013
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Is Karma a Burden?
Monday, February 18, 2013
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Karma and the Astral World
Monday, February 18, 2013
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The Law of Magnetism
Monday, February 18, 2013
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Paramhansa Yogananda's Mission
Monday, February 18, 2013
Swami Kriyananda talks about Yogananda's mission, his own role in helping to fulfill that mission, and shares advice for how to face any obstacle in life and still come out on top.
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What Is Courage?
Monday, February 18, 2013
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Education
Saturday, March 2, 2013
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The Benefits of Right Attitude
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
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How to Begin on the Spiritual Path
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
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The Importance of Seeing God as the Doer
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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Calming the Heart's Feelings
Sunday, March 24, 2013
"Whatever comes of itself, let it come", Swami Kriyananda says, "I think you'll find great freedom in that". Feelings tie us to the ego and make us restless. Only when we become calm, but not apathetic, can we perceive truth.
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Soulmates
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
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How to Overcome Bad Habits
Sunday, April 14, 2013
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The Power of Positive Thinking
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
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Guidance and Intuition
Thursday, April 25, 2013
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