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Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) is a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda and the founder of Ananda. Swami Kriyananda spent 3-1/2 years living closely with his Guru, Paramhansa Yogananda, the great Indian master and author of Autobiography of a Yogi. He went on to become vice-president of Self-Realization Fellowship, the organization Yogananda founded. After leaving SRF, he founded Ananda in 1968, recognized as the most successful spiritual community in the world.

Swami Kriyananda's books and music have sold over 3 million copies worldwide and been translated into 24 languages. His over eighty published works seminally explore the application of the teachings of Self-Realization to daily life. Topics include leadership, education, creativity, and moral values.
For more information on Swami Kriyananda's books, visit the web site of Crystal Clarity, Ananda's publishing arm.

This is Swami Kriyananda's 60th year of Discipleship to his Guru, Paramhansa Yogananda. It will be a year of celebrations and events. Check back here often for latest information.


Swami Kriyananda’s upcoming visit to America

Swami Kriyananda

Swami Kriyananda’s Birthday Celebration
June 20 - 22
Ananda Village
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Spiritual Renewal Week
August 10 - 17
Ananda Village
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Swami Kriyananda in Palo Alto

Ananda Palo Alto is pleased to host three  significant events with Swamiji this summer. This will be Swami's only public  appearance in the San Francisco Bay Area this year. He is here on a rare visit  from his home in India to celebrate his 60th anniversary of discipleship to  Yogananda. It will also be a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the  founding of Ananda spiritual communities.  

You are warmly invited  to attend; this promises to be an unforgettable and deeply inspiring weekend.
 
 
Friday, July 18
Sacred choir  music
The Life and Teachings of  Jesus — an Oratorio
Swami will introduce the evening and  share the inspiration he felt that resulted in this musical telling of the  life of Christ. The choir will be drawn from Ananda groups throughout the  U.S. and promises to be one of the great Oratorio performances since Swami  composed it over 20 years ago. Sung for Pope John Paul II and winner of of  several European music awards.
 Spangenberg  Theater, Palo Alto, CA, 7:30 pm, $15

Saturday, July 19
Sacred love: The Heart’s Longing for the Divine
Loneliness, sadness, fear, anger — all of these melt  into the Divine when we open our hearts to God. This is a rare opportunity  to draw wisdom and insight from one of the leading spiritual teachers in the  world today. This may be the largest audience Swami has ever spoken to in  North America. This will be the major public event of Swamiji’s three-month  stay in the U.S. Not to be missed!
 San Jose  Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA, 7:30  pm, $25 (tickets will be available for sale starting March 1)
   
Sunday, July 20
Hope For a Better World
Discover the  possibilities of spiritual community
The highlight of the  afternoon will be a talk by Swami at 4 pm. Starting at 2 pm, you can visit  Ananda Palo Alto, an intentional spiritual community that has been active in  the heart of Silicon Valley for 15 years. Join us for an Open House and  garden party. There will be tours of the community and displays about  cooperative living, spiritual education for children, meditation, yoga,  classes,  and Ananda's service to spiritual seekers around the world.  
 Ananda Community, Mountain View, CA, 2 - 5  pm, free  •  Talk by Swami at 4  pm


For more about  Swami's weekend in Palo Alto  please visit:  
 www.swami2008.com  or call (650)  323-3363

Swami Kriyananda Visits Los Angeles

July 25 - 27, 2008
Save these dates
Friday, July 25
: Special Dinner
Saturday, July 26: Public talk
(Locations and times TBA)
Sunday, July 27, Ananda LA Open House
(2210 Main Street, 2nd floor, Santa Monica, CA)

look for more details as they become available or visit AnandaLA.org


Talks by Swami Kriyananda

A Way to Awakening with Swami Kriyananda
Watch a new show here every week


Archived Talks given by Swami Kriyananda

Inspiring talks were given during at various events in America and India.
Click here to go to talks


 

 
 
 
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