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Ananda Sangha Worldwide
Founded by Swami Kriyananda (a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda), Ananda Sangha operates intentional spiritual communities and meditation centers worldwide. Their communities in California, Italy, and India demonstrate a model of cooperative spiritual living rooted in Kriya Yoga and the teachings of Yogananda, offering a practical path to self-realization through community, service, and meditation.

Mission

To disseminate the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and help people of all backgrounds achieve personal spiritual growth and community living based on cooperative spiritual principles.

Vision

A world of self-realized, joyful individuals living in cooperative spiritual communities, demonstrating that it is possible to live in harmony with God, nature, and each other.

Core Values

Self-RealizationJoyCooperationServiceDevotionMeditation