EPISODE · Dec 29, 2020 · 56 MIN
The Life of Yogananda Parts 1 & 2
from Common Threads: An Interfaith Dialogue · host Fred Stella
In the 20th century a good number of Hindu teachers emigrated to the US. One of the most influential was the man known as Paramhansa Yogananda (1893-1952). He began a small school in India that grew into a worldwide mission that focused on instructing people of all or no religions on the deeper practices, philosophy & theology of Raja Yoga. His 1946 book "Autobiography of a Yogi" is still a spiritual bestseller today. Phil Goldberg is a leading author on Hinduism in the West. He's also someone I love hanging with every time I'm in LA. His book on Yogananda is well researched, & a compelling story. It is neither hagiographic nor a sensational hit piece. If you enjoy Eastern thought, you'll appreciate these 2018 episodes Theme music "Nigal."
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In the 20th century a good number of Hindu teachers emigrated to the US. One of the most influential was the man known as Paramhansa Yogananda (1893-1952). He began a small school in India that grew into a worldwide mission that focused on instructing people of all or no religions on the deeper practices, philosophy & theology of Raja Yoga. His 1946 book "Autobiography of a Yogi" is still a spiritual bestseller today. Phil Goldberg is a leading author on Hinduism in the West. He's also someone I love hanging with every time I'm in LA. His book on Yogananda is well researched, & a compelling story. It is neither hagiographic nor a sensational hit piece. If you enjoy Eastern thought, you'll appreciate these 2018 episodes
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