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
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Inspiration of Spiritual Community
Watch this beautiful talk by Nayaswami Anandi about the inspiration of community – based on many decades of successful experience at Ananda Village in Northern California. Recorded during Spiritual Renewal Week 2015.
Surrendering to God’s Grace
Watch this inspiring Sunday Service talk with Jitendra Guindon, recorded at Ananda Village on October 1st 2023. The reading for this week from Swami Kriyananda’s book “Rays of the One Light” is “In Surrender Lies Victory!” Truth is one and eternal. Realize oneness with it in your deathless Self, within. The following commentary is based on the teachings of Paramhansa … Read More
The Inner Kingdom (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
Music of Divine Joy and Inspiration – Concert at Ananda Village Spiritual Renewal Week 2023
Watch this beautiful concert from the Temple of Light at Ananda Village, recorded Jun 27 2023 with singers and musicians from different Ananda Communities during our annual Spiritual Renewal Week. All music composed by Swami Kriyananda. Program: – Brave Were the People – Brothers – There’s Joy in the Heavens – The Secret of Laughter – The Philosopher and the … Read More
The Inspiring Example of Lahiri Mahasaya
Nayaswami Pranaba shares this beautiful inspiration about the great kriya yoga master. Recorded at the Temple of Light at Ananda Village, September 2023. ABOUT LAHIRI MAHASAYA A master of yoga and disciple of the great Mahavatar Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya lived as an accountant and family man by day, and great guru by night. He never slept, instead spending all night … Read More
Lahiri Mahasaya Celebration 2023
Watch this beautiful program about the great kriya yoga master and tune into his consciousness. With chants and stories. Recorded at the Temple of Light at Ananda Village, September 2023. ABOUT LAHIRI MAHASAYA A master of yoga and disciple of the great Mahavatar Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya lived as an accountant and family man by day, and great guru by night. … Read More
The Wisdom of Ages: Finding Your Path to Truth
Watch this inspiring Sunday Service talk with Nayaswami Ananta, recorded at Ananda Village on September 24th 2023. Truth is one and eternal. In our hearts, we can recognize this truth. When we look at the different religions and spiritual paths, we can see the underlying truth in them. But to realize the one truth for ourselves, we have to dive … Read More
Fairies’ Lullaby Dance
Watch this beautiful dance recorded in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village on June 27th 2023 with dancers and musicians from several Ananda Communities during our annual Spiritual Renewal Week. Music composed by Swami Kriyananda, words by W. Shakespeare.
Who Is in My Temple? (Chant by Yogananda)
Chant this beautiful song, recorded in September 2023 during the celebration of Janamashtami. Lyrics: Who Is In My Temple? Who is in my Temple? All the doors do open themselves; All the lights do light themselves. Darkness like a dark bird flies away, oh, flies away. (Cosmic Chants, 1938 Edition) #yogananda #paramahansayogananda #autobiographyofayogi #chant #chanting #paramhansayogananda
