Most of our waking hours we live in the senses, identified with our human nature. Meditation gives us an opportunity to identify with our divine nature, Spirit—God. Meditation gives us a respite, where we enter into the realm of spirit. Paramhansa Yogananda said: “Meditation is the inner switch that you turn on to connect yourself with the Infinite.” The essence … Read More
Summer of 2015, I made my first trip with a group of yoga teachers to Ananda Assisi, the city home to St. Francis. The experience that I had there is one that I will never forget. I remember as soon as I reached there, there was a slight chill and lightness in the air. We reached at night and were … Read More
Spring offers us the opportunity to look at life’s circumstances with a fresh new outlook. As nature continues its cycle from winter—a time to be inward—we’re now encouraged to come out of our cocoon of comfort and explore new boundaries. Nature springs forth its beauty and abundance reminding us to celebrate the renewal of life within and without. Animals and … Read More
We’re happy to announce that Swami Kriyananda has received the bronze medal for Original Score/Sountrack for “The Answer” movie, by Global Music Awards, a top tier international music competition, whose goal it is to celebrate and honor independent musicians. A beautiful trophy with his name embossed on it is being readied.
The more you walk hand in hand with God, the more you will experience the peace of knowing that no matter how difficult life becomes, in the end, everything works out.
Even apart from the fulfillment it imparts, meditation tends to moderate a person’s desire to eat. Most people who meditate regularly tend to have a lower and more balanced appetite. It is also very difficult to meditate deeply when the stomach is overloaded with food.
Self-will and self-involvement put the devotee out of tune, and so block the flow of divine energy. Joyful willingness keeps the devotee in tune, and thus in touch with the power of the Infinite.
My friend Brindey passed away on March 9, 2016, the morning of Sri Yukteswar’s mahasamadhi. It was an fitting transition for a warrior devotee who drew such strength from Sri Yukteswar’s life and teachings. Even as she died, a photo of him was resting on her body. After spending 25 years living away, Brindey returned to Ananda Village in the … Read More
On March 7, 2016, we celebrated the mahasamadhi of our Master. By the altar were relics given the community by Yogananda’s loving family, relics that included the esraj he played, a cane he used, rose petals that came from a garland he wore on his last birthday (January 5, 1952), and a pocket watch. “Master is here,” the minister said. … Read More
The Answer, a movie about Swami Kriyananda’s life with Paramhansa Yogananda, has been awarded the “Rising Star Award” in the foreign film competition at the 2016 Canada International Film Festival in Vancouver, in recognition of “excellence in film making”.
