Swami Sadhanananda Giri spent a month away from His Ashram in India. During that time He taught Kriya Yoga to all sincere seekers. He tirelessly answered  questions until minds were satisfied and quietened. During His many public events we were graced with His spiritual songs. These deeply spiritual songs can move one to experience the Divine love and compassion within.

His visit began when He arrived in Ireland on August 8th at Dublin Airport. Three days later He held  a free Public event at Catherine Mc Auley Centre in Dublin. This was a wonderful evening of spirituality, music and discussion. A sumptuous fare of Irish and Indian  food was available to share with everyone and supper was had by all who attended.

A four day retreat was held at Dunderry park. This year the retreat was attended by people from Ireland, England Germany and Denmark.  A lot of friendships were renewed and formed.

On 18th August Guruji travelled with two of His disciples to USA. The visit included New Jersey, New York, Niagara Falls, Phoenix Arizona, Los Angeles and San Francisco. There was such a wonderful reception! Public events in New Jersey and San Francisco were well attended and new disciples were Initiated into the sacred path of Kriya Yoga.

The existing USA disciples had been requesting Guruji to come to USA for such a long time! The delight was palpable  when He landed for the first time on American soil. All their hard work in organising and funding this trip had blossomed into a successful visit. Swami Sadhanananda Giri had graced their land with His presence!

When we went to New York,  the only place that Guruji wished visit was  Ground Zero. The memories flooded back for all of us who were remembering where we were when we first saw the reports of  what was happening. We prayed and reflected on all who had died and were injured. We also spent some time  reflecting and praying at the Memorial for the Survivors.

In Los Angeles, the monks of Self Realisation Fellowship welcomed us to  visit all of Paramahansa Yogananda Facilities. We  visited  Lake Shrine in Pacific Palisades and The Mother Centre at Mount Washington. We were fortunate also  to pay our respects where Paramahansa Yogananda was laid to rest at Forest Lawn. The busy schedule did not afford us  the time to visit Encinitas.  Guruji was delighted to have the oportunity to visit these Sacred Places,  as Paramahansa Yogananda is Gurubrother of His Guru, Swami Bhabananda Giri.

On the 1st September, after another successful public event at San Francisco and more Initiations Guruji left New Jersey and USA.

On His return to Ireland, where after two days rest,  Guruji gave a day retreat at Chrysalis followed by a weekend retreat.

After more Initiations into the sacred path of Kriya yoga, Swami Sadhanananda Giri returned to India on 11th September.

The return trip went very smoothly.  Guruji arrived at the Ashram  welcomed by some of His many disciples. All eager to hear about His experiences in Ireland  and USA!

OM Shanthi (OM Peace)