Swami Kriyananda talks at Ananda Sangha.

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Swamiji leaves the community after a brief visit.

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Swami Kriyananda leaves the Ananda community

Swamiji was in his early eighties when this photo was taken. In the 47 years that I knew him, I never heard him utter an insincere or unkind word. - Rambhakta

Folks relax over dinner on the Master's Kitchen patio.

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Swamiji sings with the choir during a public event in San Jose.

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Swami Kriyananda Gives Blessing

Swami Kriyananda blesses guests at the last major public event he gave in the community, during a Festival of the Joyful Arts in 2006. Beside him in red dress is Asha, who served as Swamiji's close associate for 44 years and as his secretary for five years.

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Ananda Sangha Staff Breakfast at Chela Bhavan

Chela Bhavan ("house of the disciples") is a big freestanding home that looks onto the main courtyard and is used for community events. Yes, that's fakin' bacon!

Chandra (front) and Ramani get set for a spring workday in the orchard.

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Morning meditation in the community temple.

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Rose leads a cooking workshop in Master's kitchen.

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