Yogananda's Vision: A New Way to Live
Swami Kriyananda shares that Yogananda’s mission was to make spiritual truth universal and practical, showing how divine teachings can transform every area of life. His teachings offer answers to modern challenges and inspire individuals to live their higher truth and, together, change the world through spiritual living.
In 2026, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Swami Kriyananda’s birth—honoring his life of discipleship and the living legacy of Paramhansa Yogananda, which continues to uplift hearts and transform lives. The Centennial was the largest celebration in Ananda’s history. Devotees, friends, and seekers from around the world gathered to honor Swami Kriyananda’s centennial and the continuing power of Yogananda’s teachings as expressed through Swami’s example of joy, dedication, and divine friendship. This is your opportunity to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event: a week of inspiration, meditation, classes, music, and celebration, uniting hearts in gratitude, love, and spiritual renewal. Register to watch the recordings FOR FREE ONLINE: https://www.ananda.org/swami-100/
Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, in 1948. At Yogananda’s request, he dedicated his life to teaching, writing, and sharing Kriya Yoga and spiritual principles worldwide. Over 65 years, Kriyananda authored 150 books, composed more than 400 musical works, and taught thousands, inspiring millions through his lectures, music, and practical teachings on meditation, community, and spiritual living. He is recognized as a pioneer of intentional spiritual communities, fulfilling Yogananda’s vision.
