On This Day In The Life of Paramhansa Yogananda

by Shankari Fletcher
THE PATH OF SELF-REALIZATION The true basis of religion is not belief, but intuitive experience. Intuition is the soul’s power of knowing God. To know what religion is really all about, one must know God. —Paramhansa Yogananda from The Essence of Self-Realization The lasting contribution brought by Yogananda to the West is the non-sectarian, universal spiritual path... See Full Post

How to Love and Be Loved

by Shankari Fletcher
  Fridays, Dec. 6 & 13 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM PST This Christmas season, follow in the footsteps of Christ and the Masters by learning to share love heroically and unconditionally. Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi will share principles, practical suggestions and tools based on the teachings on Paramhansa Yogananda on: The attributes of Divine Love Tools... See Full Post

Why Be Grateful?

by Shankari Fletcher
Why Be Grateful? — Thoughts from Thanksgiving There was a time in my life, which ended relatively recently, when I simply couldn’t appreciate why people thought gratitude was so important. At least, I didn’t resonate with the way most people expressed it. See Full Post

The Anatomy of the Astral Body

by Anna Preston
Explore the subtler realities of your own self and Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings on some of the most fascinating aspects of your soul’s journey in this live online webinar.   See Full Post

Why I Love My Guru, Paramhansa Yogananda

by Anna Preston
I love my Guru, as he himself wrote about his own guru Swami Sri Yukteswar, “as the spoken voice of silent God.” He was ever, and is now more than ever, my nearest, dearest companion. If I am right, I feel his inner smile. If I am wrong, I feel his inner encouragement to do better.... See Full Post

Living with Yogananda: A Modern Saint

by Anna Preston
As a great master, Yogananda is well known to spiritual seekers throughout the world — even behind the iron curtain. He is also regarded with the deepest respect, love, and admiration by other saints and recognized spiritual leaders in many lands. I became his disciple in 1948 and lived with him until his passing in 1952. Since his... See Full Post

Lahiri Mahasaya

by Anna Preston
Lahiri Mahasaya is best known for reviving Kriya Yoga, an ancient meditation technique previously only known by those of the highest spiritual advancement. Late each September, we celebrate first Lahiri’s Mahasamadhi (a master’s conscious exit from his body) on September 26, then his birthday on September 30. See Full Post