Introduction to Divine Awakening
I first read Paramhansa Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi in 1969, during my last semester of college in Madison, Wisconsin. As I began reading the book, I soon realized that it was answering th...
“I Am Ever the Same”: Remembering Nayaswami Nakin
Nayaswami Nakin passed away peacefully about a month ago. While we weren't close friends, I always admired his deep, simple nature from afar. He grew up in an Italian family, much like I did, and ...
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...
