Paramhansa Yogananda
      Swami Kriyananda

Ananda Answers Your Concerns

Dear friends,

For years, a small group of people have sought to discredit Swami Kriyananda and Ananda through lawsuits, the internet, and the media.

Who are these people, and why are they criticizing Ananda? Are their statements true? Here you will find honest answers to questions you may have—answered by many Ananda members who speak from direct, personal experience.

Perhaps the easiest place to begin is on this page with Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). For many readers, the FAQ may be all you need to answer your questions or concerns. You’ll find links to additional details throughout the FAQ, as well as at the top of each page.

If you'd like to know more, please contact us. Ananda thrives on open communication. Your questions, even on what may seem to be sensitive issues, will be well-received and fully answered. You may contact any Ananda center, or write to info@anandaanswers.com.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Ananda 

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Who is posting anti-Ananda information on the web?

• I've seen negative things about Ananda on the internet. Are they true?

• Who is posting this negative information about Ananda?

• Why would Self-Realization (SRF) members be critical of Ananda?

• Why did SRF sue Ananda?

• How did the SRF lawsuit against Ananda end?

• Swami Kriyananda was once part of SRF, is that true?

Accusations about sexual misconduct and abuse of power

• I've heard something about a lawsuit by 8 women, accusing Ananda and Kriyananda of sexual misconduct. Are their accusations true?

• What was the Bertolucci lawsuit about?

• How did the Bertolucci case end?

• Was SRF involved in the Bertolucci lawsuit?

About Ananda

• What is Ananda?

• Is Ananda a cult?

• How finances work

• How decisions are made

• The role of women at Ananda

• Who is Swami Kriyananda?

• What is Kriyananda's role at Ananda?

• Swami Kriyananda's finances and lifestyle