What is Divine Friendship?
This extraordinary book of nearly 250 letters, written over a 30-year period by Swami Kriyananda, responds to practically any concern a spiritual seeker might have, such as:
- Strengthening one’s faith
- Acceleration of spiritual progress
- Standing up for truth
- Meditating more deeply
- Responding to illness
- Earning a living
- Attracting a mate
- Raising children
- Overcoming negative self-judgments
- Responding to world upheavals
Connecting all of these letters is the love, compassion, and wisdom of Swami Kriyananda, one of the leading spiritual figures of our times.
The letters describe in detail his efforts to fulfill his Guru’s commission to establish spiritual communities—”would brotherhood colonies”—and offer invaluable advice to leaders everywhere on how to avoid the temptations of materialism, selfishness, and pride. A spiritual treasure that speaks to spiritual seekers at all levels.
The book is available at the Portland Temple and online through Crystal Clarity Publishers.
Facilitated by Surendra Conti, minister and lightbearer

Surendra is a member of Ananda Portland’s ministry team, and has studied and lived the teachings of Yogananda while serving Ananda in Seattle, Palo Alto, India and Portland. He is also an author of 5 books of spiritual essays and poetry.
Register for this weekly book study below. The length of the course depends entirely on the pace set by the group. We invite you to pay a one-time fee for the course on a sliding scale.
After you register, you will be sent the Zoom link to attend the weekly discussions.
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