Communities of Spirit
Paramahansa Yogananda
Paramahansa Yogananda

“Establish world brotherhood colonies — little models of ideal civilization.”

Communities of Spirit

A gathering of those who feel called to build communities inspired by the spirit of Paramahansa Yogananda’s vision of world brotherhood.

Join the Next Gathering
Saturday, July 18, 2026
8:00 AM Pacific  ·  9:00 AM Mountain  ·  11:00 AM Eastern
5:00 PM Central European  ·  9:30 PM India
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Seeds Already Planted
First Gathering  ·  Spring 2026
Communities of Spirit — visual rendering of our first gathering by Viola Tschandel

Visual rendering by Viola Tschandel  ·  Communities of Spirit, First Gathering

What’s Emerging

Something beautiful is beginning to emerge.

At our first gathering, people from different places recognized a shared longing — to live more deeply in God, to build genuine community, and to serve a higher future together.

What began as a conversation is becoming a growing network of friendship, collaboration, and shared purpose.

Each gathering invites us to listen, learn from one another, and discover what wants to unfold next.

Come as you are.

Bring your experience.
Bring your questions.
Bring your hopes.

Whether you’re already living in community, dreaming of starting one, or simply feeling the call — there is a place for you here.

Experience the First Gathering

The visual harvest of our first gathering — a walk through the ideas, connections, and possibilities that emerged as we listened together.

Experience the First Gathering
Watch on YouTube →
Coming This Fall

Our First In-Person Gathering

On October 10th, for the first time, we will gather both in person and online for a weekend of meditation, kirtan, dialogue, and shared exploration.

Together we will deepen friendships, strengthen connections between communities, and continue discovering what wants to emerge.

Polestar Village  ·  In person and online