With clarity and humor, Jyotish describes how we have to pray in a way that is real for us, with sincerity and with the belief that our prayers are possible. Devi quotes a line from a song by Swami Kriyananda; “still your heart if you want to pray, still your mind if you want to pray, still your soul if … Read More
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As Hriman says, “First things first” is really about focus, a fundamental quality for success in work, health, relationships and any other field. And Christ’s words “Seek ye first the kingdom of God” provide a way to offer up our attachments and to expand our egoic desires into something more meaningful.
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Sunday, October 10, 2021 – Victory Demands the Courage of Conviction – Nayaswamis Jamuna & Nivritti
From a truth-seeker’s perspective, Jamuna explores Christ’s challenging words from Matthew 10: “Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I am come not to send peace, but a sword.” The sword is that of discrimination, of discerning which influences come from outside ourselves, learning how to live in our inner sense of what is right, and … Read More
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Sunday, October 3, 2021 – In Surrender Lies Victory! – Talk by Bhima Breckenridge, Ministers Nayaswamis Hrman & Padma
On the anniversary of St. Francis’ passing from this earth, Bhima relates Francis’ own story of surrendering his human will to the greater Divine Will, and some humorous examples from Bhima’s own experience!
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Sunday, September 26, 2021 – Many are the Pathways to Truth – Ministers Murali Venkatrao & Nayaswami Hriman
Murali’s insightful talk on the occasion of Lahiri Mahasaya’s Mahasamadhi weaves together Sanskrit, scripture and yoga. Exploring pathways to God, and our own question of “How do I know what my path is?”, the talk entertains and inspires with story and nuggets of wisdom.
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2021-09-19 – Intuition is Simple: The Intellect is Complex – Nayaswamis Hriman & Padma
Hriman relates that the innocence of children is often taken for wisdom, while the innocence and wisdom of a saint is born of something much higher. In the midst of life’s trials and indignities, the saint remains even-minded and cheerful, and able to see the higher soul nature in all, even in those who persecute them.
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Sunday, September 12, 2021 – Spiritual Anniversary of Swami Kriyananda – Nayaswamis Padma & Hriman
A special Sunday service, commemorating the Spiritual Anniversary of Swami Kriyananda (Ananda’s founder) meeting his guru, Paramhansa Yogananda. This was the day that Kriyananda was accepted by Yogananda into his monastery. The date was September 12, 1948.
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Sunday, September 5, 2021 – Ego – Friend or Foe? – Nayaswamis Padma & Hriman
Padma explains how Ego is both friend and foe. In the beginning, like a booster rocket, it helps us begin moving towards God. Later, though, we have to break free from Ego to go beyond our limits and self-definitions. And it takes energy to do so!
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Sunday, August 29, 2021 – Who Are True Christians? – Nayaswamis Hriman & Padma
Sri Yukteswar described one of the hallmarks of this age as of gaining respect for one’s self. The flip side can be self-indulgence, and Hriman attributes much of the world’s current chaos to this. The antidote is calmness within, and those with spiritual awareness drawing together to bring that calmness into the world.
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Lots in this talk! Hailey shares how, in meeting our tests, we can either hide in our rooms, or engage with life. Zach explores the benefits of the question “What’s trying to happen here”, and an attitude of “Say Yes! to life”, along with the importance surrounding ourselves with “bubble of joy” to stay calm, centered and positive.