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Featured Community: Ananda Village
The "Touch of Light" ceremony at the Sunday worship service.
Ananda Village

('68, CA) 400 Residents

A meditation/yoga community based on the spiritual teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, founded by the master's disciple Kriyanada (J. Donald Walters). Dedicated to a life of high ideals and simple living, the community promotes its values, disciplines, and way of life through such ventures as The Expanding Light retreat center, work study programs, tours, retreats, urban teaching centers, meditation groups, and a publishing business. Some shared housing and some family-style living units. Members support themselves through a variety of community and private businesses.

Contact Info:
Ananda Village
14618 Tyler Foote Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959 USA

(530)478-7560
email: User="ananda" [at] Domain="ananda.org"

http://www.ananda.org . . . . . . . . . . . Ananda Home Page

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