During times of Crisis, How Can I Help? (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. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual master Babaji, and how Babaji reintroduced the life changing meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. He tells of his life with his guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri, of his guru Lahiri Mahasaya, and his meeting with Anandamoy Ma. He tells about his experience in cosmic consciousness (samadhi) and his trips to see many of the saints in India and his trip to the Kali temple. Yogananda moved to America and developed the Energization Exercises and taught the meditation techniques of Kriya Yoga. He founded Self-Realization Fellowship and spoke often of the need for world brotherhood colonies.
At Yogananda's request, Swami Kriyananda devoted 65 years to lecturing and writing in 7 languages, helping others experience God's presence. His 150 books and 400+ musical works have touched millions worldwide. He advocated simple living and wisdom through self-experience, not dogma. He taught meditation and initiated thousands into Kriya Yoga. His teachings covered business, leadership, education, arts, community, and science, all based on Yogananda's teachings.
Known as the "father of intentional communities," in 1969 he founded the first Ananda community, fulfilling Yogananda's dream. Each combines spiritual focus with community living. Ananda became successful through Kriyananda's inspired leadership with selfless example, counseling, writing, lecturing, music, and prayer. He trained leaders to put others' spiritual needs first, allow experiential learning, and follow principles of "People over things" and "Dharma brings victory."
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