The spiritual community established by Swami Kriyananda is known as Ananda Village. This name, simple yet evocative, reflects its orientation toward inner joy and divine communion, in harmony with the teachings of his guru, Paramhansa Yogananda. The community has come to be recognized as a dedicated spiritual environment, shaped around the ideals imparted by that lineage. Its very title suggests a place where the pursuit of bliss is not abstract, but woven into the fabric of daily life.

Ananda Village may also be understood as a prototype or nucleus for a broader movement of Ananda communities. The term “Ananda” itself has come to signify not only a single location but an entire way of life inspired by Kriya Yoga and the quest for God-realization. In this sense, the founding of Ananda Village represents more than the establishment of a physical settlement; it symbolizes an attempt to embody spiritual principles in community living. Through this, the community stands as a living testament to the aspiration that spiritual practice can permeate every aspect of human endeavor.