Ananda's Spiritual Heritage

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·Paramhansa Yogananda

·Swami Kriyananda

·The Path of Kriya Yoga

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Ananda's Spiritual Heritage

Ananda was founded by Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters), a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda. Ananda residents practice the meditation and Kriya Yoga teachings of Yogananda, who they see as their Guru.

Paramhansa Yogananda
Yogananda is most known for writing the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi, which is published here in its entirety. Learn more about Yogananda and his mission. Also, links to books, tapes, videos, online Yogananda Photo Album, and more.

Swami Kriyananda
Biography and more about Kriyananda. Read Swami Kriyananda's autobiography, The Path, online. Read stories about him by friends, links to online talks and other resources.

The Path of Kriya Yoga
Ananda residents follow the path of Kriya Yoga, the spiritual path and technique brought to the west by Yogananda. Learn more Kriya Yoga, including how to learn this most powerful technique.