SCIENTIFIC VERSUS UNSCIENTIFIC RELIGION

Paramahansa Yogananda

Questions from truth-seekers, with answers from Paramahansa Yogananda’s writings on the scientific approach to religion that assures success in one’s spiritual practices

 

INCREASING THE POWER OF YOUR PRAYERS FOR OTHERS

Sri Daya Mata

An in-depth discussion of utilizing Paramahansa Yogananda’s technique of praying for others and sending healing energy to them

 

GROWING IN FAITH AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

Sister Bhakti

“Our trials are not meant to make us feel discouraged or defeated. On the contrary, they are meant to bring out strength and inner understanding that we may not have even known we had.”

 

L.A. CONVOCATION HONORS THE WORLD’S GREAT RELIGIONS

Duke Helfand

A journalist’s perspective on Convocation — published in the Los Angeles Times on August 9, 2009

 

OPTIMISM: WE GET NOT WHAT WE DESERVE BUT WHAT WE EXPECT

Gordon Livingston

Studies show: Optimism can be learned, and our success in life may just depend on it.

 

THE ART OF SPIRITUAL PARENTING

Patricia Evertz

Helping children develop a personal relationship with God and skills to cope with life’s challenges

 

Featured CD recording for this issue:

LESSONS IN FAITH AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

Answers to questions — a satsanga given by Sister Bhakti at the 2009 Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation

 

Also:

 

SRF Summer Youth Programs

Directory of Temples, Centers, and Meditation Groups

Index to Volume 80

A Letter From Sri Daya Mata