In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. At Yogananda’s request, Swami Kriyananda devoted his life to lecturing and writing, helping others to experience the living presence of God within. He taught on four continents in seven languages over the course of 65 years.

His talks, his music, and his many books have touched the lives of millions. Swami Kriyananda took the ancient teachings of Raja Yoga and made them practical and immediately useful for people in every walk of life. His books and teachings on spiritualizing nearly every field of human endeavor include business life, leadership, education, the arts, community, and science.

Superconscious Living Exercises

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRKdtDhj33o?rel=0] The Six Exercises 1. Walk vigorously in place before meditating. Affirm, “I am awake and ready!  I am awake and ready!” 2. Extend your arms vigorously out to the side, then in front, then high above the head, affirming, “I am positive! energetic! enthusiastic!” a. Begin with your hands at the chest, flinging your arms out to the … Read More

The Beatitudes, Commentary

Swami Kriyananda also wrote a beautiful song of the Beatitudes called, Blessed Are They. It is included in Christ Lives: An Oratorio, a contemporary Oratorio that vividly brings to life the deep meaning of Christ’s life. The Beatitudes By J. Donald Walters (Swami Kriyananda) Given as a Christmas gift to the Ananda community Introduction: Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount begins … Read More

Awaken to Superconsciousness
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Awaken to Superconsciousness

Hardcover: A fresh, revolutionary approach to finding inner peace and expansive joy. Learn how to purposely enter states of raised consciousness and enlightenment.

Living Wisely
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Living Wisely, Living Well

Learn the art of spiritual living, and discover hundreds of techniques for self-improvement.

Revelations of Christ (Paperback)
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Revelations of Christ (Paperback)

This book clarifies the core of Jesus’ basic message, that one’s true identity is not that of a sinner but a child of God indwelt by His divine presence.

Revelations of Christ Audio Book (unabridged)
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Revelations of Christ Audio Book (unabridged)

This galvanizing book presents us with an opportunity to understand and apply the Scriptures in a more reliable way than any other: by studying under those saints who have communed directly, in deep ecstasy, with Christ and God.

Paramhansa Yogananda: A Biography
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Paramhansa Yogananda: A Biography

One of Yogananda’s close and direct disciples tells the untold story of this great spiritual master and world teacher: his teenage miracles, his challenges in coming to America, his national lecture campaigns, his struggles to fulfill his world-changing mission amid incomprehension and painful betrayals, and his ultimate triumphant achievement.

Ananda Chants
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Ananda Chants

Devotional chanting transforms our consciousness by opening the heart and increasing receptivity. The subtle vibrations of chants literally change and uplift our thoughts

A Fight For Religious Freedom
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A Fight For Religious Freedom

The compelling story of a groundbreaking, 12-year legal battle launched against the smaller Ananda Church by the established and wealthy Self-Realization Fellowship—both followers of spiritual master, Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the classic Autobiography of a Yogi.

Paramhansa Yogananda: A Biography Audio Book (unabridged)
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Paramhansa Yogananda: A Biography Audio Book (unabridged)

One of Yogananda’s few remaining direct disciples tells the untold story of this great spiritual master and world teacher: his teenage miracles, his challenges in coming to America, his national lecture campaigns, his struggles to fulfill his world-changing mission amid incomprehension and painful betrayals, and his ultimate triumphant achievement.