Words that resonate with me....

From Vinobe Bhave's autobiography:

I walked through India for a full thirteen years...and in the course of these journies established six Ashrams. I called these Ashrams experimental laboratories. The thinking carried on in the Ashram will energize the work outside, and act as a source
of guidance and inspiration. Our Ashrams must serve as powerhouses for the areas in which they are placed. Let the power be felt throughout the neighbourhood, the power to build the kind of society to which we are committed: a society that manages its affairs non-violently, is unified by love and stands on its own feet, self-reliant and co-operative. Such a village society provides the best education, both spiritual and scientific,and takes care that every household should have full, productive work. Our chief task is the creation of a whole non-violent society - non-violent, strong, self-reliant, self-confident, free from hatred and fear.

The World that I want to help create
Not necessarily an "Ashram"
but community with liken intention

Does anyone have resources or references of such communities
preferable in the Pacific Northwest/British Columbia

Do you want to start one!!!!!??????



love


Neith