The Life Story of Swami Kriyananda

A Short Walk through an Inspiring Life

Teacher of meditation and yoga to thousands; author of over 85 books and composer of more than 400 songs; founder of 8 communities worldwide: Swami Kriyananda shines out as one of the great spiritual lights of our time.

  1. Swami Kriyananda offering a gift to Yogananda

    Years with Yogananda

    Traveling nearly 3,000 miles by bus, Swami Kriyananda left his wordly life behind to dedicate himself to the spiritual path.

  2. Swami Kriyananda as an SRF minister

    Spreading his Guru’s Teachings

    In the 1950s, Yogananda gave the young disciple the task of sharing his practical teachings with people everywhere. Looming on the horizon, however, was catastrophe.

  3. Temple of Light at Assisi

    Founding the Ananda Spiritual Communities

    Among the most successful spiritual communities on Earth: fulfilling Yogananda’s mission of “World Brotherhood Colonies,” through fire, dome-obliterating winds, and more.

  4. I’ve Passed My Life as a Stranger, Lord CD Cover featuring Swami Kriyananda

    Swami Kriyananda’s Books and Music

    “Each [piece of music] says what I wanted it to say. And each one says it in a way that leaves me smiling.”

  5. Swami Kriyananda

    The Lawsuits, and the Fight for Freedom

    In the 1990s, Ananda faced an attempt to destroy its existence, and Swami Kriyananda faced an attempt to destroy his reputation – both from fellow disciples.

  6. Swami Kriyananda lecturing to a large audience

    Ananda India: The Culmination of a Life’s Work

    In 1949, Yogananda first hinted that he would send Swami Kriyananda to India. Fifty-five years later, he is bringing his guru’s work to millions in India.