Practicing the Teachings of Christ

Recorded at Ananda Village on April 2nd, 2023 with Jitendra Guindon. Paramhansa Yogananda encouraged his disciples to understand that to attain Christ-Consciousness, the first step is communion with AUM, also known as the Holy Ghost. We practice the teaching of Christ when we actively try to attune ourselves to the vibrations of AUM. Jitendra shares inspiration on how we can … 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

Jesus’ Miracles | The Yoga Teachings of Christ Class 7

Nayaswami Jaya is co- spiritual director of Ananda Sangha India. He became a student of Swami Kriyananda soon after graduating from the University of California, Berkeley in 1968. Upon learning of Swami Kriyananda’s interest in spiritual communities, Nayaswami Jaya joined him as a founding member of Ananda. Nayaswami Jaya has been authorized by Swami Kriyananda to give initiation into the … Read More

Shri Radhe

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To Meditate … You Have to Want to Meditate!

Nayaswami Hriman from Ananda Seattle gives this talk at the annual Spiritual Renewal Week at Ananda Village, CA in June 2022. Tips and counsel on meditation that Hriman learned from Swami Kriyananda and in his years of practice and teaching.

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.

Why Do I Meditate?

Gayatri shares the inspiration that came for her to begin a meditation practice, along with the self-transformation that keeps her inspired. What inspires your meditation practice? Or if you are new, what do you hope to gain by starting?

Ananda Delhi Spiritual Fair

Ananda Delhi had a very successful and joy-filled spiritual fair in March of this year. 36 presenters led 32 classes and sessions, and dozens more volunteers helped in countless ways. Around 200 spiritual seekers attended the inspiring sessions and enjoyed being in such an uplifting environment. We gave away a free Autobiography of A Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda to all … Read More