The Need for Spiritual Communities and How to Start Them

In this book Swami Kriyananda, called "the Father of the Communities Movement," shares the wisdom gained through many decades of study and practice of the principles that make modern communities thrive. Inspired by his guru, Paramhansa Yogananda, and his ideal of "world brotherhood colonies," Kriyananda brought these principles to fruition through persistent effort and inspired leadership.

"Make your ideals practical," Yogananda advised, and Kriyananda took those words to heart. During his l...