A short video tribute with audio clips from talks of Swami Kriyananda, photos, and video, by Rachel Ebgi.
Video and Audio
Swami Kriyananda’s Arrival at Ananda Laurelwood
Swami Kriyananda arrives at the Ananda Center at Laurelwood. A short video by Timothy Knox.
Guidance and Intuition
How can one know what is right to do, when faced with a difficult decision? To get an intuitive answer to a question, as Swami Kriyananda explains, offer it up at your spiritual eye, the point between the eyebrows. He shares about what intuition is and how we can strengthen it, for example, by being calm — as he was, … Read More
Memorial Service for Swami Kriyananda
Long time Ananda devotees and friends of Swami Kriyananda share memories of his life and teachings.
Funeral Service with Astral Ascension Ceremony for Swami Kriyananda
Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi tell the story of Swami Kriyananda’s passing and share the meaning and mission of his extraordinary life.
Swami Kriyananda: Video Footage from 1926 — 1960, Romania to India
Video clips mixed with photographs from just less than the first half of Swami Kriyananda’s life. The video was originally created by the staff of a movie about Ananda that features Swami Kriyananda: Finding Happiness.
Swami Kriyananda: A Slideshow
This enjoyable slideshow of Swami Kriyananda covers his entire life, and features many photographs not seen elsewhere. It was originally created for The Answer, a movie about the life of Swami Kriyananda.
The Power of Positive Thinking
Expectations are, to some extent, self-fulfilling. If you hold a positive expectation, you will be more likely to have a positive result. The mind can be very powerful. If you know that something is right, Swami Kriyananda says, don’t let anything discourage you. Questions include: What kind of expectations should we hold in regards to life? How should we approach … Read More
How to Overcome Bad Habits
The less strongly we identify with our ego, the easier it is for us to change. Swami Kriyananda talks about learning languages, tells the story of an interesting (and quite dangerous!) trip to Bali, and how he overcame smoking by saying, instead of “I’ve failed,” that “I haven’t yet succeeded.” Questions include: How can people overcome bad habits? What about … Read More
Soulmates
Swami Kriyananda shares a thoughtful discussion about the meaning and essence of soulmates. He states that as everything in life is dual, soulmates do exist, though that kind of relationship is not necessarily a romantic one. Kriyananda emphasizes the importance of finding and seeking spiritual connections and partnerships and serving others without misplaced ambitions or ego. Kriyananda states that the … Read More