 In 1969 Norman Paulsen, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, started Sunburst Sanctuary, a cooperative communities of men, women and children and a global intentional fellowship located in Santa Barbara, California, California.Our endeavors include organic gardening and farming and a sanctuary dedicated to higher learning and conscious living.Our universal teachings are based upon the message of founder Norman Paulsen and his teacher Yogananda.