The source family is unique in its own way. But there are some similarities when it comes to other communes around the same time period. Rajneesh has actually quite a bit of similarities when it comes to the way they project their message to the people. Rajneesh are very big on meditation and personal betterment through a healthy mindset.
One way The Source Family is different, is how communally engaged they were. Most communes were communal, as in, they lived together and ate together, but the Source Family actually built and worked at their own eating establishment, which was very successful for its kind. They started one of the first Vegetarian eating establishments in the LA area.
They not only compare to local communes, but also religions from much long ago. They have commandments much like Christianity and the ultimate goal of them is to make life better for themselves and others around them. They believed in one god, which they assumed was Father Yod.
https://www.biography.com/people/bhagwan-shree-rajneesh-20900613
Great Post! What I found very interesting about the Source Family is that they were the ones to start one of the first vegetarian eating establishments in the LA area. I think that is something that makes them very unique especially being a commune that has lasted this long. They haven't lost sight of their overall goal which is to make life better for themselves.
ReplyDeleteFrom everything I now know about the Rajneesh, this was an interesting blog to read because of the comparison that was made with the Source. I always thought the Rajneesh were communally engaged, but reading about the Source Family made me realize that Rajneesh was not the only commune like that. It was very interetsing to read about how they worked at their own eating establishments and that they started one of the first Vegetarian eating establishments. They knew what to do to keep the people around them happy and were very well liked. This was so prominent throughout their success!
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