Videos from Ananda Seattle

This is stage 4 in the series: 7 Stages of Meditation. Here we speak of some of the astral phenomenon that occur in meditation: inner light, sound, taste, fragrances, visions, inspirations and much more, at least potentially. Are these the goal, however? See two articles on the blog: http://www.Hrimananda.org

No thoughts in Meditation? This is the third stage of meditation: inner Silence. We cannot force the mind to be silent and to achieve higher states doesn’t always require inner silence. But silence is the altar of the Spirit and opens the door to intuition and inspiration, and, also, to the higher stages. See also two articles on the blog: … Read More

This is video #2 in the series the 7 Stages of Meditation. This is Stage 2 – Focused Concentration. This stage is the bulk of the many techniques of meditation that are available. See also two articles on the blog: https://www.Hrimananda.org Hriman will offer a Meditation Teacher Training this coming September. For more info go to: https://www.anandawashington.org/teacher-trainings/#mtt

This is video #1 of 5: the 7 stages of meditation. Mindfulness in its basic simplicity of watching the thoughts is an excellent beginning. It is observing the influence of the subconscious mind upon the conscious mind. Transcript Nayaswami Hriman: Hello friends, Nayaswami Hriman here. I’d like to share with you, and it might be several of these videos, the … Read More

Arjuna goes to the Indrakeela forest to obtain the powerful Pashupata weapon from Mahadeva himself. But he is defeated by a lowly Kirata (hunter). Murali Venkatrao, the consummate teller of stories from India, regaled us last summer (under the stars in the Ananda Lynnwood community courtyard) with stories from the Mahabharata. This epic can be picked up from many strings, … Read More

The mighty Bhisma needs a teacher to train the young Padavas and Kauravas. The peerless Drona displays his awesome powers and takes on this role. Part 2 of 22 episodes ( 7-hour series). Murali Venkatrao, the consummate teller of stories from India, regaled us last summer (under the stars in the Ananda Lynnwood community courtyard) with stories from the Mahabharata. … Read More

Sit in the co-pilot’s seat as Murali Venkatrao takes off into the Inner Kingdom. Borne on wings of Contentment, supported by spiritual practices and powered by Grace, ride along as we soar toward ever-new Joy! Hear more spiritual stories from Murali at https://www.anandawashington.org/anandawatv/

Nayaswami Hriman shares that Paramhansa Yogananda was sent to the West with a specific mission to offer a new consciousness of inclusivity and universality.

Swami Kriyananda talked about emerging trends in the “new” age called Dwapara: quality of life; individual initiative and creativity; life span; height of body; personal meaning; sustainability.