At the age of 22, Swami Kriyananda began the adventure of his lifetime: the search for joy in God. His guide was the great yogi, Paramhansa Yogananda.

In the 63 years since, Kriyananda has become one of Yogananda’s foremost disciples, inspiring thousands all over the world. His two consuming desires are “to find God, and to help others find Him.”

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Swami Kriyananda’s Easter Message, 2012

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Video Biography of Swami
March 28, 2011

Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) is one of the foremost proponents of yogic teachings in the world today. In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, he became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. He is one of a few remaining direct disciples of Yogananda active today.

Paramhansa Yogananda: A Biography

This new book by Swami Kriyananda is the first of its kind, with stories that have never been published before. Visit Paramhansa Yogananda: A Biography to learn more.

Ask Me About Truth: A New Radio Show with Swami Kriyananda

Join us each Saturday at 10am PST for 15 minutes of spirited discussion with Swami Kriyananda.

Visit Ask Me About Truth on Blog Talk Radio to listen.

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