Finding Calmness and Joy in Turbulent Times
Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi, the spiritual directors of Ananda Worldwide, led an inspiring inner renewal retreat last week titled “Finding Calmness and Joy in Turbulent Times.” The retrea...
1936: Christmas Greetings from Paramhansa Yogananda
TO FRIENDS, STUDENTS, AND ALL EASTERN AND WESTERN BROTHERS From Jerusalem and India, reinforced by the perception of the Sons of God, I bring unto you a new message of Spirit. Blessed is the Soul, ...
Being Strong on the Path to Happiness
Happiness is a will-o’-the-wisp which most people follow, and which oftentimes leads them astray until they drown in the marshes of suffering. Most temporary, easily attained, so-called happiness ...
India Is the Guru of the World
At the young age of seventy-seven, Swami Kriyananda moved to India and initiated Ananda’s outreach efforts there. Not identifying with his age or body, he radiated like a fountain of everlasting jo...
The Spirit of Spain: Shaped by Saints
Dharmadevi and I began our pilgrimage to Spain with the European Kriyaban retreat in Ávila. What a perfect way to start, for the real pilgrimage is always within. As Paramhansa Yogananda said, "The...
Demand to be fed with the Cosmic Rays
I entered my temple of silence. Seated with a straight spine, I switched off the dazzling, diverting light of energy animating my sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. I commanded my breath to c...
