How to Prepare for Death

In this teaching, Kriyananda discusses how you can prepare for your body’s physical death. He reminds us that we are all immortal, we cannot truly die. So many people are afraid of death because they feel that when we die we go down to a fiery hell. The Divine One does not punish us, Kriyananda says. Whatever you have done, you have already been forgiven for, and you now must forgive yourself.

Obstacles on the Path

Kriyananda reviews the obstacles we all face while negotiating the Path and its challenges. With his customary insight and humor, he offers suggestions on how to overcome or circumvent them.

How to Be Successful Spiritually

In this lecture, Kriyananda urges the listener to find what is beyond your concept of God. To achieve this, develop wisdom and inner strength.

Guru Day Meditation to Disciples

Kriyananda gives a heartfelt talk to his disciples about his spiritual journey and his insights and feelings on being their guru.

We Are Here to Obtain Samadhi

Kriyanandaji answers the age-old question, “Why are we here?” It is to obtain Samadhi. He says, “Samadhi is beyond the body and beyond the mind, and can override our animal needs. To be free we must dare to love. And when love is not returned, we must be strong and continue to love. That is the answer of Samadhi.”

Karma – The Law of Cause & Effect

Kriyananda explains that Life is completely scientific and occurrences that happen in our lives are simply the results of the seeds we have planted coming to fruition. Kriyananda asks, “What seeds have you been planting?”

The Nature of Enlightenment 

Kriyananda offers suggestions in clear, practical terms on what it takes to balance your life, or as he states it, “get your house in order” in this superb noon meditation from November 2008.

The Fundamental Tools of a Mystic

Becoming a practicing mystic means you can effectively change your past and your future. Happiness is a byproduct of your lifestyle, so learn to live a lifestyle of greater sanity.

The Role of the Guru and Teachers in Your Life

The role of a Guru, or of any of your life teachers, is to assist you and help equip you to begin your journey, then to step aside and let you take it. This video was recorded in May 1996.