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CSA Senior Minister Passes Away

Jul 01, 2021 06:00AM ● By Staff

Ron Lindahn (Photo: Todd Bush)

The Center for Spiritual Awareness (CSA) of Lakemont, Georgia, announced the passing of senior minister Ron Lindahn on May 14. He was 73 years old.

Lindahn was ordained by Roy Eugene Davis, founder of CSA, in 1978, after meeting him eight years prior. Davis was the last active direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, who is credited with bringing the philosophy of yoga to the West early in the 20th century. Davis himself passed away in 2018.

“A dedicated kriya yogi, Ron’s sincere, joyous, intelligent service to CSA, to guru, and to God touched many lives and inspires us to deepen our spiritual unfoldment,” says Clifford Rosen, president of the board of trustees of CSA, in his announcement of Lindahn’s passing.

Lindahn moved to Lakemont after being ordained and worked with Davis for three years. He remained in the area and taught locally and then rejoined CSA full-time in 2005.

As a professional photographer and videographer, Lindahn and his wife, Hélène, produced the film Yogananda and the Kriya Yoga Masters, which honors Yogananda’s impact on America and provides insights about the tradition’s spiritual teachers. When 2020 forced all classes to go online, Lindahn took a leadership role in giving CSA the ability to stream its offerings. ❧

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