A three-tier FREE spiritual training program begins in 2007, instructed by Yogi Sarveshwarananda assisted by other visiting monks, scholars and priests.

This training develops over several levels to help you determine your purpose in life and whether you have the calling to be a spiritual instructor. You do not have to take all levels, and can stop at any point of the training, as each level is self-contained and designed to give you all the tools and resources to practice according to your own desire and capacity.
Kindly note that this training is by invitation only, and open to practitioners of Kriya Yoga in the lineage of Paramahamsa Hariharananda. Initiation immediately prior to the training may be arranged for candidates not yet initiated.

All trainings are offered for FREE, based on the seva (selfless service) system. Everyone will be required to participate in turns in cooking, washing dishes, cleaning, maintaining the facility, and assisting in various ways. No one is here to be served, but to serve.

“The Friends of Humanity 2011”

The Friends of Humanity training will resume this year in South America. The dates and location will be announced in subsequent issues of the newsletter and here.
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Please note that starting in 2011, these trainings will be open to all, not just to Kriya Yoga practitioners.

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This program comprises one eight-day retreat complemented by a series of written and audio and/or video classes posted on the internet at regular intervals over one year.

This first training will impart the basic knowledge and practice of how to be a Friend to All, by covering subjects such as: how to communicate effectively and respectfully; the art of public speaking; appreciating the contribution of all religions for world evolution; an introduction to the metaphorical interpretation of world scriptures; the essential qualities of the student; the essential qualities of the teacher; service through compassionate detachment; a preliminary foundation in Yoga and Ayurveda; an introduction to Sanskrit reading and chanting; basic musical training on the harmonium; teaching through wisdom tales; basics of yogic diet and cooking; leading basic meditation and relaxation classes; developping and maintaining a spiritual routine (for adults and children); using and developping creative games for learning and teaching; etc.

Starting in 2008, this second-level training comprises one seven-day retreat complemented by a series of written and audio and/or video classes posted on the internet at regular intervals over one year.

This second program aims at training spiritual counselors who will provide moral and spiritual guidance, as well as lead meditation classes and satsangs, in their community and/or for children. The course builds on the material learned in the first level, and focuses on deepening the students' understanding and practice of Yoga and Ayurveda, Sanskrit, Chanting, Sadhana, Meditation, Prayer, Communication, Scriptural interpretation, and Total Healing (through yoga therapy and advanced meditation practices).

This third program, starting in 2009, is spread over three years, each year comprising a one month intensive complemented by a series of written and audio or video classes posted on the internet at regular intervals.

Its purpose is to train spiritual instructors who will guide, preserve, and teach faithfully the sacred teachings of the ancient meditation techniques of Kriya Yoga, and impart initiation in Kriya Yoga according to the teachings of our guru Paramahamsa Hariharananda.

Our Gurudev Paramahamsa Hariharananda wrote the yogacharya's Code of Conduct which you can find here.