Here, Christ teaches not with words, but through the dramatic tapestry of his own life’s drama. Journey through the first 7 Stations of the Cross with Asha as Jesus bears his cross on the journey to Golgotha. From a worldly perspective this walk seems a grim reminder of the harshness of our reality, even calling it the walkway of sorrow. … Read More
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Two Sorts of Happiness
The exhilaration of excitement stirs the mind but also befuddles it. Seek that exhilaration which accompanies calm upliftment, to the heart especially. People under the influence of excitement jump up and down, urged by upward spurts of energy in the spine. Every leap upward, however, is followed by a descent. Only heartfelt aspiration can take the mind soaring at last … Read More
Class 15: Thy Will Be Done – Life & Teachings of Jesus
Jesus, betrayed, is arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin. Through mocking, beating, and lying, they attempt to force Jesus to admit to heresy, but Jesus is unmoved. Remaining completely detached and in his inner dignity, Jesus gives an eternal answer to all suffering, “You would have no authority over me unless it had given you from above,” with this single … Read More
Class 14: Gethsemane – Life & Teachings of Jesus
Join Jesus and his disciples at the table of the last supper. Hear as Jesus explains who will betray him, even blessing Judas with his own hand before sending him on his way. In the moments that follow, Jesus tenderly expresses deep spiritual teachings to his remaining apostles, many sayings and phrases we’ve all heard, but now with the explanation … Read More
Class 13: Palm Sunday – Life & Teachings of Jesus
Walk with Jesus and Asha through the gates of Jerusalem as the crowd cheers the triumphal entrance of Jesus as the Messiah. Feel the intensity of this moment, built over many encounters with the church hierarchy and the surrounding population, culminating in Jesus himself saying “If I were to silence them now, the very stones themselves would cry out.” Jesus … Read More
Museum Pieces
Theological definitions freeze truth, as if in blocks of ice. Such careful formuli are like precious chinaware, designed to be stored away safely and never brought out—except on special occasions. Experienced truth is for everyday use—it breathes, it warms, it inspires.
Release Your Inner Happiness
Be a divine lark. Sing not to impress others, nor to gain anything from them, but for the sheer delight of singing.
Questions & Answers with Nayaswami Jyotish & Nayaswami Devi – Session 2 of 2
The second of two sessions by Jyotish and Devi answering questions from Members of Ananda Palo Alto on Feb 25th, 2023
No One Can Own Truth
Truth is one. People try to slice it like a pie, but even those slices narrow to a point at the center.
Questions & Answers with Nayaswami Jyotish & Nayaswami Devi – Session 1 of 2
The first of two sessions by Jyotish and Devi answering questions from Members of Ananda Palo Alto on Feb 25th, 2023