This series consists of 365 episodes of 20 minutes each, recorded around 2006. Each show is based on Conversations with Yogananda, a book of stories, wisdom, and sayings of the great master recorded by Swami Kriyananda.

Paramhansa Yogananda – A Flawless Mirror (With Swami Kriyananda)

Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book Conversations with Yogananda. TV series A Way to Awakening recorded in India. 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 … Read More

Stories of Yogananda (With Swami Kriyananda)

Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book “Conversations with Yogananda.” TV series “A Way to Awakening” recorded in India. 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 … Read More

How to Be a True Disciple (With Swami Kriyananda)

Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book Conversations with Yogananda. This TV series, A Way to Awakening, was recorded in India. In this spiritual talk, Swami Kriyananda recounts stories about his guru to illustrate his powerful and truth-seeking nature. He tells of how his guru fearlessly confronted superficial socialites about the emptiness of their lives and how he declared … Read More

Yogananda’s Powerful Nature (With Swami Kriyananda)

A Way to Awakening TV series recorded in India. Swami Kriyananda reads from Conversations with Yogananda. The book provides us with insights into the compassion and engagement of Paramhansa Yogananda who demonstrated and expressed a profound and selfless concern for others. Kriyananda shares perspectives on global historical shifts including the ascending and descending ages. He speaks further about the teachings … Read More

Man’s Consciousness Through the Ages (Swami Kriyananda)

A Way to Awakening TV series recorded in India. Swami Kriyananda shares many anecdotes about Paramhansa Yogananda, revealing many treasured memories of his guru and his divine presence and influence. Kriyananda talks about God’s omnipresence through the aspects of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, their relevance to our personal lives, and our need for divine guidance in all endeavors. Interestingly, Kriyananda discusses … Read More

Memories of Yogananda (With Swami Kriyananda)

The book Conversations with Yogananda is commented on by Swami Kriyananda in this TV series recorded in India. In this episode Swami Kriyananda recounts many experiences and lessons acquired from his discipleship and life with his guru Paramhansa Yogananda. Kriyananda also shares personal stories about the challenges and difficulties he faced in establishing spiritual communities in America and India where … Read More

The Secret of Happiness (With Swami Kriyananda)

Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book “Conversations with Yogananda.” TV series “A Way to Awakening” recorded in India. 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 … Read More

How to Understand Samadhi (With Swami Kriyananda)

Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book Conversations with Yogananda. The TV series A Way to Awakening was recorded in India. 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 … Read More

Being in the Presence of a Saint Brings Us Closer to God (With Swami Kriyananda)

Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book “Conversations with Yogananda.” TV series “A Way to Awakening” recorded in India. 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 … Read More

The Power of the Guru (With Swami Kriyananda)

Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book “Conversations with Yogananda.” TV series “A Way to Awakening” recorded in India. 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 … Read More

An Important Goal Is to Feel God’s Joy in Our Hearts (With Swami Kriyananda)

Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book “Conversations with Yogananda.” TV series “A Way to Awakening” recorded in India. 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 … Read More

The Worst Sin Is to Call Yourself a Sinner (With Swami Kriyananda)

In this talk, Swami Kriyananda speaks to us about many spiritual insights and the path of Self-realization. He stresses the need to search for permanent fulfillment instead of the temporary satisfactions that trinkets of external possessions provide, which so often lead to disappointment and unhappiness. He reminds us that God does not live up in a cloud, He lives in … Read More