Acharya Vandana's Weekly Inspirations

Wow. It seems like 2025 was a year of constant change in many areas of our lives, our nation and our world. Instead of spending so much time reacting to more change in 2026, I invite us to make a different choice.

In 2026, join us at Blue Lotus Center and choose to reclaim your innate inner peace. Because beneath the distracted, undisciplined, too-busy mind is the peace of the soul that indwells us all right now. In 2026, imagine your life grounded in relentless inner peace, unapologetic divine love, and endlessly available intuitive wisdom, as well as the spiritual competence to inwardly access these divine qualities through all the changes yet to come. Let us live 2026 as the year of divine inner transformation and reclaim our inner peace.

Additionally, begin the new year by welcoming Yogacharya O'Brian back to CSE from her one-year sabbatical. Gift yourself time in her presence as we intentionally focus our inner sight on a 2026 filled with the peace and joy that we all need and deserve now. See the CSE events listed below for more information.

Blue Lotus Kriya Yoga Meditation Center welcomes sincere seekers from all backgrounds. Beginning and experienced meditators from all traditions are welcome at all gatherings. 

During this time of year, I love to read about the travels of Jesus the Christ in the Christian New Testament. Throughout his journeys, Jesus welcomed, honored, and loved all individuals, especially those marginalized members who were rejected in their own communities. He met each individual at the deeper level of their spiritual integrity, beyond perceived earthly differences. 

In this tradition of Kriya Yoga, we interpret these spiritual stories metaphysically. For example, Paramahansa Yogananda described how the awakened heart and wisdom of Jesus the Christ represent the higher Christ Consciousness that indwells us all. Conscious awareness of the One Source expressing as all that is can open our hearts into divine harmony within and between us. During this holy season, may we behold the Holy One in all and may all beings be at peace. 

Blue Lotus Kriya Yoga Meditation Center welcomes sincere seekers from all backgrounds. Beginning and experienced meditators from all traditions are welcome at all gatherings. 

On December 23, 1934, Paramahansa Yogananda, a beloved Spiritual Teacher in this tradition of Kriya Yoga, shared this inspiration at a Meditation for the Holy Days gathering. Yogananda offered this special extended day of meditation as a spiritual remedy for the increased mental stress and earthly materialism that he witnessed during our country's Christmas season - 91 years ago. For newcomers and experienced meditators, extended periods of meditation can open us into the inner peace, love, and joy that we all need this time of year - regardless of our faith background. 

Join us this Wednesday evening and accept Yogananda's timeless invitation to rest in the peace of the soul. Take restorative time away from the holiday frenzy. Gift yourself an extended time of inward turning into the power of divine love overflowing during these holy days. Reclaim, embody, and share the experience of the Holy in this holiday season. 

Blue Lotus Kriya Yoga Meditation Center welcomes sincere seekers from all backgrounds. Beginning and experienced meditators from all traditions are welcome at all gatherings. 

​Paula Whang-Ramos

Regardless of our faith orientation or lack thereof, we are likely experiencing increased energy this time of year. We may be busy shopping, preparing to be with family, engaging in holy rituals, and/or just trying to navigate through all the increased activity. As we stand in longer lines and drive through more traffic, we have the opportunity to choose how we will respond in these situations. 

And we can choose peace. Yes, peace. We can remember that impatience, peace, stress, and joy are all choices we make throughout the day. When we intentionally choose inner peace, we stop feeding the holiday frenzy and open into the holy day flow. We can rest in the eternal inner silence that calms the mind/body in the Source of peace. And from that inner peace, we can experience our soul joy, gratitude, and love during this blessed and busy time of year. Join us at BLC. Meditate and reclaim your inner peace now.  

Blue Lotus Kriya Yoga Meditation Center welcomes sincere seekers from all backgrounds. Beginning and experienced meditators from all traditions are welcome at all gatherings. 

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