We are immortal, and rather than “sleeping” through our lives, we should learn what we need to learn, then go out into the world and help. Click on the image above to watch the full video here on TempleofKriyaYoga.org
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"Basis of Spiritual Practice Part 1"
Finding joy is what spiritual practice is all about, says Goswami Kriyananda. But we can only find our joy by quieting our minds. Watch his talk here starting at 11:45 am on Sunday December 14th.
This four part series presents the gifts that are available to us all when we structure our lives by the Kriology philosophy. These teachings are a great place to start if you’re new, and a great refresher if you’ve been around for a while and are looking refocus and deepen your practice.
Journeying with one another and learning from each other is truly one of the deepest intimacies and honors on our individual paths to spiritual fulfillment. Enjoy these conversations with a variety of other “modern mystics” from various faiths, vocations, and backgrounds.
"There is no path to happiness,
happiness is the path.”Goswami Kriyananda
Goswami Kriyananda
1928-2015
Goswami Kriyananda
We invite you to join us on our spiritual journey along with our Founder, the late Goswami Kriyananda. Kriya Yoga is a series of techniques for living your life, so that you will be happy and content. The philosphy and principles of Kriya Yoga dovetail wonderfully with any religion.
Goswami Kriyananda was the Founder and Spiritual Preceptor of the Temple of Kriya Yoga. He taught the concepts codified by Patanjali in the late BCE period. Active in Chicago for more than 50 years, he was a prolific writer and speaker, not only at the Temple but in seminars and workshops in France and Italy in addition to many different engagements in the United States. His warmth, humor and wisdom live on.
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Sunday Noon Meditation

End of the Year Message
Air date: 12/28/25
In this end of the year talk, Goswami Kriyananda reminds us that “each day is a new beginning. Each new word you speak is a new beginning. Each new contact with each human being is a new beginning.” And the enemy is death, which is forgetfulness. We are immortal, but we tend to sleep through our lives. To awaken, learn what you need to learn, but then go out into the world and help. “And meditate!” Kriyananda adds. “You need to spend time to get wisdom.”
Recording date: 12/29/1985
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