During the summer of 2006 Swami Kriyananda visited the USA
in celebration of his 80th birthday. Below are photos and Swamiji's
talks from the events. (Click on a photo to see a larger version).
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June
12, 2006 - Ananda Village. Swamiji held a final satsang
at the Crystal Hermitage, during which he answered several
questions. This was Swamiji's last event before his departure
to Ananda
Europa.
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talk MP3 (143 MB) |
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June
11, 2006 - Ananda Village. Swamiji closed the Festival
by giving Sunday Service, including a half hour talk, at the
Expanding Light Ampitheater.
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talk MP3 (32 MB)
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online video 36 minutes |
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June
10, 2006 - Ananda Village. Swamiji gave the Saturday
class at the Festival of the Joyful Arts. He spoke of the
need for clarity and meaning in the arts.
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talk MP3 (83 MB)
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online video 90 minutes |
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June
8, 2006 - Ananda Village. On the the opening evening
of the Festival of the Joyful Arts, Swamiji read a funny story,
"Sir Agravaine" by the British humorist, P.G. Wodehouse.
The Expanding Light Temple rang with laughter!
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talk MP3 (59 MB) |
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June
3, 2006 - San Francisco. Nearly a thousand people came
to celebrate the official launch of the Essence
of the Bhagavad Gita, a new book written by Swami
Kriyananda. The sold-out event took place at the Herbst Theater
in San Francisco. (read
more)
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talk MP3 (56 MB)
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online video 40 minutes |
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May
20, 2006 - Ananda Village. Swamiji gave another talk
this morning on exciting India news. He also spoke about the
Gita and read excerpts from his new book.
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talk MP3 (85 MB)
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online video 90 minutes |
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May
19, 2006 - Ananda Village. Swamiji celebrated his 80th
birthday with hundreds of devotees from all over the world.
He gave a talk in the morning and had the party at the Crystal
Hermitage.
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talk MP3 (57 MB)
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online video 60 minutes |
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May 11, 2006 - Sacramento.
Swamiji visited Ananda
Sacramento. He toured the Community and the newly purchased
Mandir, where he gave a stirring talk, sharing his vision for
Ananda's work in India. Download
satsang MP3 (58 MB)
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online video 60 minutes |
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May
7, 2006 - Portland. Swamiji travelled to Ananda
Portland (in Oregon state), where he gave Sunday Service
at the newly remodeled Mandir.
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satsang MP3 (53 MB)
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online video 62 minutes |
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May
5, 2006 - Seattle. Swamiji began his Northwest tour
at Ananda
Seattle (in Washington state). He spent several days visiting
the Community, greeting devotees, and touring the new Temple
of Light, currently under construction. He also gave a satsang
at the Seattle Mandir.
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satsang MP3 (65 MB) |
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April
30, 2006 - Ananda Village. Swami had a satsang at his
U.S. home, The Crystal Hermitage, for Ananda
Village residents and guests. He discussed several topics,
including attunement, dreams, the importance of the guru,
and new projects in India.
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satsang, part 1 (MP3) (65 MB)
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satsang, part 2 (MP3) (57 MB) |
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April
23, 2006 - Palo Alto. After arriving in San Francisco
from India, Swamiji's first stop was to visit the Ananda
Palo Alto community. Swami had an afternoon tea where he
personally greeted hundreds of Ananda members. The following
day he visited the students at Palo Alto's Living Wisdom School. |
