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Sunday Service with Swami Kriyananda

God Tests our Love for Him

Swami Kriyananda
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The True Teachings of Christ

Swami Kriyananda
March 17, 1997
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Christianity vs. Churchianity

Swami Kriyananda
March 17, 1997
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We are Children of the Light

Swami Kriyananda
March 12, 2000
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Intuition vs. Reason

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March 16, 2000
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What is the Best Way to Pray?

Swami Kriyananda
October 27, 2002
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The Eternal Now

Swami Kriyananda
June 22, 2008
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Truth Invites; It Never Commands

Swami Kriyananda
September 14, 2008
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How Should We Worship God

Swami Kriyananda
May 22, 2011
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Swami Kriyananda: Easter Talk 2013 in Assisi (Italian with English Subtitles)

Swami Kriyananda
March 31, 2013

Swami Kriyananda’s last public talk, at Ananda Assisi on Easter Sunday — remastered with two cameras and full HD video. English subtitles are available through YouTube captions.

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