The topic this Sunday runs to the heart of the teachings of Sanatan Dharma (universal truth teaching): does the Spirit incarnate into human form? “The kingdom of heaven is within you” Jesus declared! Though this refers to our potential, is there no anyone who has achieved it? Of course there is! It must be so lest the teaching itself prove … Read More
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January 26, 2025 – The Infinite Christ with Nayaswami Padma
We human beings tend to view everyone, including a saint or a Master, through the filter of our own consciousness. Indeed everything and everyone we see passes through that filter, until we are free in God. Knowing about this limitation, it is helpful to catch ourselves ‘in the act’ and try to broaden our vision. Would we recognize the Infinite … Read More
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January 19, 2025 – Is God Present Even There, Where There Is Ignorance?
the topic today is, “Is God there even where there is ignorance?” So, on this humorous occasion, I would like to tell you a joke about the Pope. The Pope is a rather spiritual guy. Some people call him His Holiness, and some people believe he’s the only one who can talk to God. Naturally, when he flew into New … Read More
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Sunday, Jan 12, 2025 – Did God Create the Universe – or Become it?
Did God create the universe or become it (ft. Murali Venkatrao) Good morning, everyone. I have two pages of notes today because the topic is a pretty heady one. Did God create the universe or become it? I’ll speak a little bit about it because it’s a very interesting topic and it’s kind of fun to stay in the headspace … Read More
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Sunday, January 5th, 2025 Celebrating Paramhansa Yogananda’s Birthday
We celebrate the birth of Paramhansa Yogananda by reenacting a scene from his childhood that he wrote about in his Autobiography of a Yogi. Chapter 11 – Two Penniless Boys in Brindaban. Enjoy the adventure in God!
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Sunday, December 29, 2024 – The Divine Ascension
Nayaswami Jamuna: Good morning! I was very pleased to discover that this was the topic I was given for this Sunday because it mentions the saints, who we should look toward in understanding what’s being said here. I have a great love for the saints, and we’ve all studied many of them together. So, I want to start off with … Read More
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Sunday, Dec 22, 2024 – Christmas Pageantry and Caroling
The pageantry of the story of the birth of Jesus Christ is a timeless symbol of our own awakening. Christmas is a universal and timeless celebration honoring the divine light of our souls. This light is born in the darkened chamber of silent, inner communion when the humble shepherds guarding the flock of our thoughts join with the wisdom inspirations … Read More
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Sunday, December 15, 2024 – Living in the Presence of God
Morning, everyone. I observe this every year, but I’m always mystified by it initially that in this deep topic of practicing living in the presence of God is actually the title of it. That the affirmation is practicality. What a great juxtaposition that is. Swami Kriyananda told us that Yogananda used to say, “Be practical in your idealism.” And one … Read More
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December 8, 2024 – What is it to fail Spiritually? with Nayaswami Jamuna
There is a real temptation in me to set aside this topic and choose another. Yes, we all understand the subtle temptation to coast on our laurels and ease off the pressure. That “enough of meditation, you are needed for an errand” moment is our very clever enemy and needs to be disciplined. Let’s look at the experience of the … Read More