Ananda teachers Cecilia and Vivek taught classes to 1000 policemen in Chandigarh in Northern India. The classes were on Paramhansa Yogananda’s meditation technique as well as his relaxation techniques.
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Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi Return to Ananda Village
Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi have recently returned to Ananda Village from giving programs in India. Watch videos of their programs in India
A Place Called Ananda, Divine Love
Resurrection
I was once a part of a team writing spiritual curriculum for children and had the fascinating assignment of writing the story for the Easter lesson (read the story). It was fascinating and challenging because I was asked not to refer to the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ. This group took a more scholarly approach to the life of Christ … Read More
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Jesus Christ: World’s Greatest Marketer
“‘A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell among thieves…They stripped off his raiment’, the parable continues, ‘and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.’ “Pretty soon a priest came by and seeing the victim said to himself: ‘That’s a shameful thing, the police ought to do something about these outrages.’ But he crossed over carefully … Read More
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The Answer Wins Prestigious Award
The Answer, a movie about Swami Kriyananda’s life with Paramhansa Yogananda has won an Accolade Global Film Competition Recognition Award. Moviemaker Magazine votes Accolade as “one of the top 25 Festivals worth the entry fee”, and several past winner of the award have gone on to win Oscars & Emmys.
Divine Love, Thank You, God
O God Beautiful
Ninety years ago Paramhansa Yogananda inspired three thousand New Yorkers in Carnegie Hall to chant “O God Beautiful” for one hour and twenty-five minutes. Recently we gathered to follow our Master’s example — to celebrate the presence of God in nature, in the human heart, in service and devotion. To Arjuna, Krishna proclaims, “I am the true Self dwelling in … Read More
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New Sri Yukteswar Website
Known as a stern and exacting teacher, Paramhansa Yogananda referred to Sri Yukteswar as a “gyanavatar” or “avatar of wisdom.” Sri Yukteswar was sent by Babaji, a great sage who roams the Himalayas, to train Paramhansa Yogananda for his mission in the West. We now have a website dedicated to Sri Yukteswar, which includes many stories of miracles he performed … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Travel and Pilgrimage
Ananda Village: Miracles All Around!
Who would not want to visit the Ananda village, especially after watching the Finding Happiness movie? By the grace of our gurus and master, I got the opportunity to be at Ananda Village for a few hours on a pleasant Tuesday in March. I started early from San Francisco at 7 am hoping to get to Ananda by 11. The … Read More
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Videos of Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi in India
Nayaswami Jyotish, successor of Swami Kriyananda, and his wife Nayaswami Devi have been visiting South India this February and have given several programs there. Here are videos of some of their talks. You can also see their schedule to watch their programs live online or visit in person.
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Anniversary of Yogananda’s Mahasamadhi
Paramhansa Yogananda’s mahasamadhi — a yogi’s conscious exit from his body at death — was March 7, 1952. He said, “When I am gone, only love can take my place.” Read more at On This Day in the Life of Paramhansa Yogananda or read the complete story of his passing by Swami Kriyananda.
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