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
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Swami Kriyananda’s 72nd Discipleship Anniversary Celebration
With Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi at Ananda Village

Swamiji: Swami Kriyananda’s Last Years — Lessons Learned by His Nurse
Paramhansa Yogananda once said to a group of disciples: “You must not let the symphony of your life go unfinished.” This phrase perfectly describes the last years of Swami Kriyananda’s life, which were a crescendo of divine love and untiring service to humanity. Who was Swami Kriyananda? What was it like to know this close and direct disciple of the … Read More

Celebration of Swami Kriyananda’s Birthday 2020
Watch this beautiful event at Ananda Village with Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi, musicians Bhagavati and Ramesha and even a rainbow. Recorded on Swami Kriyananda’s birthday May 19th, 2020 in the Temple of Light.

Swami Kriyananda’s Birthday — Message by Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi
Recorded in May 2020.

Swami Kriyananda – Selected Images
Watch this beautiful slideshow of pictures from the life of Swami Kriyananda. http://www.SwamiKriyananda.org

“The Story Behind the Writing of the Essence of the Bhagavad Gita” – Swami Kriyananda
Season 2; Episode 18. These talks are based on the book: The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita by Paramhansa Yogananda as remembered by his disciple, Swami Kriyananda. Rarely in a lifetime does a new spiritual classic appear that has the power to change people’s lives and transform future generations. This is such a book. The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita … Read More

Swami Kriyananda Shares Two Jokes
During a talk launching the Revelations of Christ book, Los Angeles, July 21, 2007. Check out our online course based on Revelations of Christ and Paramhansa Yogananda’s Bible commentaries:

Stories of Swami Kriyananda
Swami Kriyananda was a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda. Nayaswami Devarshi shares some of his experiences of what was it like to be a with and around him.

The Importance of Satsang
(Download MP3)Sunday Service with Swami Kriyananda – Song of the Morning Ranch – 1992

Swami Kriyananda Discipleship Anniversary Celebration 2019
Evening program at Ananda Village, September 12th, 2019. Swami Kriyananda met Paramhansa Yogananda for the first time on September 12th, 1948, and was accepted as his disciple. http://www.SwamiKriyananda.org

Courage
(Download MP3)To develop magnetism as a leader, one of the most essential attitudes is courage.