Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book Conversations with Yogananda. TV series A Way to Awakening recorded in India. 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. Yogananda moved to … Read More
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The Message and Meaning of Christ’s Birth (With Swami Kriyananda)
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. Yogananda moved to America and developed the energization exercises and taught the meditation techniques of Hatha Yoga and especially Kriya Yoga. At Yogananda’s … Read More
Spiritual Questions and Answers with Swami Kriyananda – June 25, 2003
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. Yogananda moved to America and developed the energization exercises and taught the meditation techniques of Hatha Yoga and especially Kriya Yoga. At Yogananda’s … Read More
How to Be a True Disciple (With Swami Kriyananda)
Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book Conversations with Yogananda. This TV series, A Way to Awakening, was recorded in India. In this spiritual talk, Swami Kriyananda recounts stories about his guru to illustrate his powerful and truth-seeking nature. He tells of how his guru fearlessly confronted superficial socialites about the emptiness of their lives and how he declared … Read More
The Eternal Now (With Swami Kriyananda)
From a Sunday Service at Ananda Village, ca. 2005 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. Yogananda moved to America and developed the energization exercises and taught the meditation techniques … Read More
The Essence of Thanksgiving (by Swami Kriyananda)
The Essence of Thanksgiving – love God in the same spirit in which He gives to us. What we can be most thankful for is the opportunity to serve God. Swami Kriyananda reminds us not to measure our spiritual lives by the gifts God gives us, but by what we are willing to give to God. The capacity for being … Read More
Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God
Shared by Swami Kriyananda, direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda (author of “Autobiography of a Yogi”) Learn more at https://www.ananda.org #shorts #yogananda #kriyananda #ananda #paramahansayogananda #paramhansayogananda #autobiographyofayogi #kriyayoga #meditation #kriya #god #hinduism #bliss #gita
Yogananda’s Powerful Nature (With Swami Kriyananda)
A Way to Awakening TV series recorded in India. Swami Kriyananda reads from Conversations with Yogananda. The book provides us with insights into the compassion and engagement of Paramhansa Yogananda who demonstrated and expressed a profound and selfless concern for others. Kriyananda shares perspectives on global historical shifts including the ascending and descending ages. He speaks further about the teachings … Read More
Why Devotees Fall (With Swami Kriyananda)
Recorded June 8, 2003 at Ananda Village Swami Kriyananda shares many insights about the spiritual path and journey. Paramhansa Yogananda says that everyone knowingly or not is on the spiritual path and we all have a common destination. That destination ultimately leads everyone to God. It is a journey of inner realization with everyone playing a part in the grand … Read More
Memories of Yogananda (With Swami Kriyananda)
The book Conversations with Yogananda is commented on by Swami Kriyananda in this TV series recorded in India. In this episode Swami Kriyananda recounts many experiences and lessons acquired from his discipleship and life with his guru Paramhansa Yogananda. Kriyananda also shares personal stories about the challenges and difficulties he faced in establishing spiritual communities in America and India where … Read More
