The Nature of Happiness

Recorded at Ananda Palo Alto June 28th, 2002 Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of "Autobiography of a Yogi", in 1948. At Yogananda’s request, he dedicated his life to teaching, writing, and sharing Kriya Yoga and spiritual principles worldwide. Over 65 years, Kriyananda authored 150 books, composed more than 400 musical works, and taught thousands, inspiring millions through his lectures, music, and practical teachings on meditation, community, and spiritual living. He is recognized as a pioneer of intentional spiritual communities, fulfilling Yogananda’s vision. ABOUT ANANDA WORLDWIDE Ananda is a worldwide movement to help individuals realize the joy of their own higher Self. Ananda is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and was founded by his direct disciple Swami Kriyananda in 1968. Learn more at https://ananda.org. ___ HOW TO STAY IN TOUCH Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    / anandaworldwide   Follow on Instagram:   / anandaworldwide   Like on Facebook:   / ananda.org   Follow on Pinterest:   / anandasangha   Dive into Yogananda’s spiritual teachings with Ananda Online: https://www.ananda.org/online-classes/ Learn to meditate with Ananda Course in Meditation: https://www.ananda.org/meditation/med... Download the FREE Ananda Meditation app and watch guided meditations https://www.ananda.org/meditation/app/ Visit the beautiful Ananda Meditation Retreat and The Expanding Light Retreat in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada: https://meditationretreat.org/ Find an Ananda near you: https://www.ananda.org/find-ananda If you have been touched in your own journey by Ananda and our videos please consider making a donation so that we, as a spiritual family, may all continue to reach and inspire souls everywhere: https://www.ananda.org/support/ #yogananda #inspiration #happiness #kriyananda