The Ananda Monastic Order was founded by Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of the Indian master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Ananda monks and nuns practice a “bliss-affirming” approach to renunciation, as opposed to the old life-negating approach.

They live the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda as a means of fulfilling the final goal of all souls: divine freedom or moksha.