The Yoga Of Jesus - Understanding the Hidden Teachings of the Gospels (Self-Realization Fellowship)

I'm always a little disheartened by people who proclaim to "love" Jesus but do nothing to become like him. I have always had an affinity for Jesus. I remember when I was just a little boy of five, my mother gave me a beautiful picture of Jesus - not the blonde haired, blue eyed "surfer boy" Jesus, but a Jesus who was dark haired and dark eyed and had a look in his eyes like he knew something I didn't and I can remember just looking at that picture every night before bed and saying, "Teach me to be like you, Jesus...teach me to be like you..."I didn't know that this simple prayer was actually manifesting itself in me even though I had to go through a relatively painful process to lead me "full circle" back to that realization that I wanted to drop the burdens and the cares of the world off my mind and heart and reveal the Light and the Love and the Life of the Holy Spirit that were already within me waiting to come forth.And how, exactly, does one come to these inner revelations?Meditate.Meditate.Meditate.The cover of this book is absolutely stunning and really, if it didn't contain the always straight-to-the soul writing of Yogananda, I would've bought the book just for the cover. It pictures a meditating Christ which is refreshing because for centuries we have been bombarded by images of a crucified Christ, a mournful Christ, a betrayed Christ and I don't think we know the full implications of these "negative" images on our psyche. But the cover art of this beautiful book is that of a meditating Jesus...a Jesus whose face is partially obscured by the Light of God and I don't know if you've ever had that experience in meditation of where you completely dissolve in the Light of God, but if you have, then you'll agree with me that you can never again go back to a "normal" mortal life and a "crucified Christ", a "mourning Christ", a Christ that can be "betrayed" is not only impossible but also highly improbable. And for those of you who disagrre, I invite you to open your heart andMeditate.Meditate.Meditate.A lot of people don't want to think that there are things "hidden" in the Gospels....they like to think that everything they've ever read in the Bible can have only one interpretation and it's usually theirs. But maybe...just maybe...Jesus spoke and taught on all kinds of levels all at once. Maybe the things that weren't outwardly spoken were the most important aspect of his teaching. Maybe he said things so that one could go into their "inner room in secret"...and have God reveal things to them just as God revealed things to him throughMeditation.Meditation.Meditation.I really believe that Jesus wanted us to be like him. I don't think he wanted us to follow behind him as much as he wanted us to walk with him. This book helped me to remember that childhood longing; to be like him...to be a place of Love...a space of Light...to bring to the world those things that are already in Heaven...to know that I do not have to wait, but can ascend and transcend with him even now.If you don't want organized supestition...I mean religion...to tell you what to think about Jesus, I, from a True Place of Love, recommend this book and to just read a few of its lovely passages every morning and evening and meditate in the glad knowing that the Christ truly does overcome the world everytime we are willing to let go of the outer distractions and into the stillness of the Heaven within where we simply breathe in....breathe out and just allow ourselves toBe.Be still.Be still and know.Be still and know I AM God.Peace and Blessings,john, 'the Light Coach'

An excellent and enlightening book showing the similarities between the Bible and other religions. Very well annotated.

It really cleared up a lot of things I had questions on.Paramahansa Yoganda is great at explaining the yoga aspect of what Jesus was saying and doing as a realized avatar.

This book captures Paramanhansa Yogananda's spoken words and writings and puts them into clear focus in one volume on the much misunderstood teachings of Jesus. This new book "The Yoga Of Jesus" is a hundred years in the making. The editors and publishers do a great job of putting Yogananda's thoughts in a logical order so that it reveals a much deeper message--one that shows the hidden yoga of the gospels.This book will awaken some people to new ideas while others may just have their inner truth reaffirmed. The book is a significant spiritual work and will remain a best seller (As does his classic "The Autobiography of a Yogi") for decades if not centuries.There is even a chapter devoted to the missing years of Christ's life, which were spent in India according to Yogananda. The references and footnotes help build strong support for what this book is revealing about the life and teachings of Jesus.The book is an eye opener for non-yogis and a blissful confirmation of truth from those who follow the teachings of Yogananda. This is one of his best books. I would suggest reading this book along with "The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You" - which blazed huge new spiritual roads just a few years ago.This book, as with many of Yogananda's books, shows parallels between the teachings of all the great Christian saints, mystics and other enlightened founders of spiritual thought. This book should help unify and promote inter-faith understanding for those with open minds and hearts.This book is well worth adding to your spiritual library. It can be read in a full afternoon but it may take a lifetime or longer to full grasp all the truth that is within its pages. The book is best read slowly while allowing time to ponder and digest the meaning of what is read. There is so much wisdom and love within these pages. This book receives my highest possible personal recommendation. This is a MUST READ BOOK!

While I would agree that this book is of very high value, it seems to me that a lot of great topics were glossed over and didn't reach the depth of insight that I have come to know and love from Paramahansa Yogananda. My opinion is a bit biased, as I own and am currently reading his most elegant tome: "The Second Coming of Christ," which is quite detailed and has an abundance of depth to it. "The Yoga of Jesus" is of course a watered down version of "Second Coming" and is certainly well worth the time if you want a quick study, that is; "How Sri Yogananda Interprets Jesus - 101" kind of thing. It will definitely get you thinking, with quite a few "ah-ha!" moments. I strongly recommend you read "The Yoga of Jesus" before "Second Coming." A 4 star recommendation today!

For one who is just beginning to delve into a deep study of the yoga of Jesus the Christ as manifest in his teachings and actions, this is a good place to start. A clear and succinct overview is shared giving helpful insights to the reader. Jesus came at a time of ignorance across the earth (Kali Yuga) and so his teachings to the masses were given simply through mostly parables the people of that time could understand. THIS BOOK is a wonderful place to begin the search for the real Jesus of Nazareth. I am deeply grateful for this book and highly recommend it.

Sri Yogananda writes his messages clearly. He is very readable and convincing. This book could start the reader on a profound new journey of spiritual self-realization. Read also AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOGI by Sri Yogananda.

Truly inspiring light shedding of the Christian scriptures.Simply love it.I frankly recommend it to all that need to feel free fromDogma and truth manipulation.

Profond et passionnant. Ce livre montre que l'enseignement du Christ n'est pas seulement ce que les traditions occidentales en ont compris. A lire afin d'élargir grandement notre compréhension de cet enseignement éternel et notre amour de celui qui nous l'a transmis.

Un ottimo libro per capire l'essenza profonda del messaggio di Gesu' e di come questo sia spesso molto simile a quelli tramandati dallo Yoga

haven't yet finished reading the book. but still so impressed by the book that i have ordered and received the "The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You (Set of 2 Volumes)" by the same author and on the same topic.