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. At Yogananda’s request, Swami Kriyananda devoted his life to lecturing and writing, helping others to experience the living presence of God within. He taught on four continents in seven languages over the course of 65 … Read More
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Door of My Heart (Chanted by Swami Kriyananda, Direct Disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda)
Chant one of Yogananda most beautiful and well known chant from his “Cosmic Chants” with Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple who lived several years with the great Master. Lyrics: Door of my heart, open wide I keep for Thee. Wilt Thou come, wilt Thou come? just for once come to me? Will my days fly away without seeing Thee, my … Read More
“Hope for a Better World” with Swami Kriyananda – April 27, 2002 – Rhode Island
Swami Kriyananda speaks about the impetus for his book Hope for a Better World and the core mission of his guru, Paramhansa Yogananda to foster and establish communities that transcend both religious and cultural divides, where people can live and embody universal spiritual principles. He discusses the New Age and the roles of historical figures and philosophical movements that have … Read More
Question and Answer Session 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*. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual … Read More
The Protection of the Divine Mother
This talk was recorded on April 19, 2001 at the Ananda Rhode Island Center (not in Portland, as mistakenly labeled in its opening banner). 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. At Yogananda’s request, Swami Kriyananda devoted his life to lecturing and … Read More
The Eternal Now
In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. At Yogananda’s request, Swami Kriyananda devoted his life to lecturing and writing, helping others to experience the living presence of God within. He taught on four continents in seven languages over the course of 65 years. His talks, … Read More
