Inspired by the living presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Land, Swami Kriyananda was moved to write a complete oratorio — Christ Lives. This musical narrative unfolds the life of Jesus through the eyes of a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda. As music alone can do, the Oratorio reaches the soul with the message and spirit of Christ's life and his call to all seekers to awaken the Divine within.

Christ Lives: An Oratorio is a captivating live performance that features a small choir comprising approximately thirty singers, all of whom are residents of the serene Ananda Village nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. This enchanting oratorio was performed live within the sacred confines of the Temple of Light at Ananda Village, and it graced the ears of an appreciative audience in April 2023. What makes this performance particularly special is that the entire oratorio, in all its glory and magnificence, was included without any omissions.

The latest rendition of Christ Lives takes a new and refreshing direction. This performance is driven by the pure essence of the music itself, without the need for a director. Emerging from the challenges posed by the pandemic, this approach reflects the lessons learned during these trying times. The absence of a director allowed the choir to connect more deeply with the music, infusing it with a profound and authentic expression.