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Formed: 1970 Established: 1970
This page last updated:7/27/2010
Living Presence
Oregon House, California,
United States
 We are a group of men and women, young and old, who have gathered together to share the lifetime pursuit of being present. Based in Northern California, with centers located worldwide, our school provides a place for aspiring souls to live and work together in an atmosphere of beauty and effort, under the guidance of a conscious teacher.
We were founded forty years ago on the Fourth Way teachings of George Gurdjieff and Peter Ouspensky. Today we embrace the practical wisdom of all great spiritual traditions, recognizing that all esoteric schools teach the same thing: how to be present to your own life.
To learn more about our school, and about the art and science of living in the present—working with a precise method, a teacher, and the help of other dedicated people—we invite you to visit our pages, hear what our members say, or find the center nearest you.
 
Contact:
POB 100
Oregon House, California ca. United States
Phone: 1-800-642-0212
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This page last updated:7/27/2010
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Visit our website at http://www.livingpresence.com
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
Our community is a legally sanctioned church or religious organization and living in our community is restricted to members of that religion as allowed by law. Our religion does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin. Housing in our community is non-commercial (i.e. not intended to make a profit).

Population
Members(adults and children):
1700
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By the community leader
Identified Leader:
Yes
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Join Fee:
Yes
Regular Fees:
Yes
Land and Buildings
Other
(mixed)
Area:
365 acres (147.7 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Other
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
Educational Style(s):
Private school at the community
 
 
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We happily link to the following organizations, all of whom share our strong commitment to promoting community and a more cooperative world:
Cohousing The Federation of Egalitarian Communities - Communes Coop Community Cooperative Sustainable Intentional North American Students of Cooperation Global Ecovillage Network
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