Brother Chidananda
Brother Chidananda (born Christopher Bagley, 1953) is the President of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsang Society of India, founded by Paramahansa Yogananda. He was born in Annapolis, Maryland, USA. His monastic name Chidananda means bliss (ananda) through the infinite Divine Consciousness (chit).
How many lessons are in yss?
The YSS Lessons (basic series) is divided into 18 in-depth Lessons(approximately 24-40 pages each), each of which students receive every two weeks for 9 months. All of the basic meditation techniques that are preparatory to Kriya Yoga are mailed by the end of this period.
How many types of Deeksha are there?
Tantra mentions five types of initiation or diksa: initiation by a ritual or samaya-diksa; sparsa-diksa is an initiation by touch and is done without a ritual; vag-diksa is done by word or mantra; sambhavi-diksa is arising from perception of external appearance of the guru; mano-diksa is when initiation is performed in …
How many lessons do you need for self-realization fellowship?
The SRF Lessons (basic series) is divided into 18 in-depth Lessons (approximately 24-40 pages each), each of which students receive every two weeks for 9 months. Please allow 2 weeks for the first Lesson to arrive. If you live outside the U.S., please allow 3 weeks for delivery.
Who is the current president of YSS India?
YSS/SRF President Sri Sri Swami Chidananda Giri inaugurates the YSS Online Dhyana Kendra on January 31, 2021. In the spirit of our revered guru and founder, Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda, I joyfully welcome you to the Yogoda Satsanga Society of India Online Dhyana Kendra.
Why attend a Yogoda Satsanga ashram or Kendra?
There are many tangible and intangible benefits to participating physically at a Yogoda Satsanga ashram, kendra, or mandali, and we encourage everyone to attend in person if this is possible for them. However, many devotees live far from a YSS mandali or kendra – or are unable for other reasons to attend in person.
What if I live far from a YSS Mandali or Kendra?
However, many devotees live far from a YSS mandali or kendra – or are unable for other reasons to attend in person. Now all devotees, regardless of their location or circumstances, have the opportunity to join together in spiritual fellowship with other truth-seeking souls for group meditation and retreats.
