How do I know that I exist? Swami Kriyananda answers this and other questions in this inspirational talk. Kriyananda explains that the journey of the spiritual path is one of discovery that can return us to the fundamental knowledge of one’s existence. Kriyananda says that in this world of duality, our aspiration should be for inner calmness. Offer everything – … Read More
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Honoring Swami Kriyananda – A Beautiful Program from Ananda Village and Ananda Assisi
Watch 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. … Read More
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The Divine Romance – Swami Kriyananda’s 10 Year Moksha Anniversary Commemoration at Ananda Village
With 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 … Read More
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What the Astral World Is Like (With Swami Kriyananda)
Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book Conversations with Yogananda in the TV series “A Way to Awakening” recorded in India. Kriyananda sings Oh, God Beautiful that Paramhansa Yogananda also chanted with an enthralled audience of over 3000 people at Carnegie Hall in 1926. Kriyananda shares from Conversations with Yogananda and relates a couple of stunning incidents involving Yogananda … Read More
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Spreading Yogananda’s Light through Communities
Watch Swami Kriyananda share this deep inspiration on July 31, 1999, during the 50th anniversary of Yogananda’s garden party speech where he spoke strongly about the need for spiritual communities as part of his worldwide mission. Paramhansa Yogananda strongly advocated the building of spiritual communities, an idea which he discussed often with Swami Kriyananda, who was so stirred by the … Read More
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Whatever Your Circumstances, Withdraw into Your Center (With Swami Kriyananda)
Swami Kriyananda encourages us to be equitable and loving in all of our relationships, both positive and challenging. He shares his personal experience of rising to meet this test and receiving a surprising blessing as a result. Kriyananda says that we live not for approval and acceptance from others – we live for God. Peace is a domain that we … Read More
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Om Namo Narayana (Chanted by Swami Kriyananda)
Swami Kriyananda chants this powerful ancient Indian mantra during a program in India. The beautiful melody is composed by him.
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Whatever We Are Is a Result of What We Do (With Swami Kriyananda)
Swami Kriyananda speaks about the sweet devotion and grace of an Ananda member in transition during a terminal illness. In the face of death, she was attuned to Spirit and felt only the Joy & Bliss of the Divine. Kriyananda explains that we are the reflection of whatever actions and attitudes we manifest not just in this life but throughout … Read More
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An Easter Message from Swami Kriyananda
In this Easter message, Swami Kriyananda shares many insights about the significance of Easter. Kriyananda says that he had happy memories of the holiday with his mother and family but it was not until he met Paramhansa Yogananda, his guru that he fully understood the role of Christ and the deeper meanings and symbols of Christianity. Kriyananda explains that the … Read More
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If 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 … Read More
