Revelations of Christ Book Launch

In 1948 at the age of 22, 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

Paramhansa Yogananda’s Vision of World Brotherhood Colonies

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July 7, 2010 at Ananda Village Swami Kriyananda is a direct disciple of the great Indian master, Paramhansa Yogananda. He is an internationally known author, lecturer, and composer. Widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities on meditation and yoga, he has taught these principles and techniques to hundreds of thousands of students around the world. An advocate of … Read More

Things I Learned from My Guru

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In this video, Swami Kriyananda celebrates his 60th discipleship anniversary to Paramhamsa Yogananda and the spiritual path of Self-realization. He expresses his deep gratitude for the blessings of Divine Friendship, community, and the many transformative experiences that have deepened and enhanced his spiritual growth and understanding. Kriyananda shares personal stories and emphasizes that his learning was not acquired merely intellectually … Read More

Questions and Answers about Yogananda with Swami Kriyananda – Song of the Morning Ranch

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This talk was given in 1992 at the Song of the Morning Ranch in Michigan. Song of the Morning Ranch was founded by Yogacharya John Oliver Black, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda. Paramhansa Yogananda once confided to a friend that of all his many thousands of students and disciples around the world, he considered Oliver Black to be his … Read More

Making Your Subconscious Work for You — Spiritualize Your Daily Life — Swami Kriyananda

Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book Conversations with Yogananda for the TV series A Way to Awakening, recorded in India. The fascinating realm of the subconscious mind is discussed by Kriyananda. He states that there is nothing unconscious about the subconscious and the profound influence it can exert over our lives, because it is a receptacle only for … Read More

Kriya Yoga and the Essence of Yoga

Recorded at Ananda Village in California. Kriya Yoga is a meditation technique that quickly accelerates one’s spiritual growth. It was first made widely known by Paramhansa Yogananda in his Autobiography of a Yogi. According to Yogananda, Kriya Yoga is the most effective technique available to mankind today for reaching the goal of Yoga: union with the Divine. Yogananda taught Kriya … Read More

Swami Kriyananda Birthday Satsang (2011)

Recorded at the Expanding Light at Ananda Village, May 2011. Republished in full HD. 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 … Read More

Swami Kriyananda – Ananda India 4th Anniversary – 25 Nov 2007 – Video

Before Swamiji gave his discourse, we played a short video, “Ananda Sangha India: Scenes from the Early Years.” It is a compilation of photos and some video footage from 2003-2006. Swami Kriyananda is a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda and is an internationally known author, lecturer, and composer. Widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities on meditation and … Read More