Speaker: Philip Goldberg
Of all the books that spread Hindu dharma beyond India, none has had as much impact as Paramahansa Yogananda’s iconic memoir, Autobiography of a Yogi, which has charmed millions of readers with its depiction of a singular life, along with other compelling features such as intimate glimpses of Indian culture in the early 20th century; vivid encounters with saints, gurus, and legends (e.g., Tagore and Gandhi); lucid explanations of Hindu precepts and yogic practices; and mind-opening miracles, wonders, and powers of mind explained in rational and scientific terms. This webinar will introduce the seminal text to those who are not familiar with it, while those who have already read it will revisit it with fresh eyes.
Yogananda's classic autobiography was published in December 1946, providing descriptions of core Hindu teachings with skillful adaptation of Hindu dharma to modern American culture and values.
Importantly, we will also highlight what Yogananda left out. As the author of the groundbreaking biography The Life of Yogananda, Philip Goldberg will fill in the many gaps, bringing to light facts about the writing of the book and its publication, plus important details about Yogananda’s complex and fascinating life that are not mentioned in Autobiography of a Yogi—or, in many instances, anywhere else.
Yogananda’s book is as relevant today as it was 75 years ago. The life it depicts is unique in many ways, but it is also a model for all who strive for spiritual advancement amidst the challenges of worldly life.
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