# Community and Fellowship: The Social Fabric

Community and fellowship are regarded as vital components of the spiritual path, embodying the principles of interconnectedness and mutual support that are central to the religion's teachings. UPL draws upon the concept of Sangha in Buddhism, the communal prayers in Islam, the fellowship of early Christian communities, and the communal harmony emphasised in Seicho-No-Ie and Hoʻoponopono practices. It views its community as a dynamic, spiritual network where individuals come together to support each other's growth, share wisdom, and collectively engage in practices that uplift and enlighten.

## In this section

1. [The Role of Community in Spiritual Growth](/way-of-life/community-and-fellowship/role-of-community/index.md)
2. [Practices of Community Engagement](/way-of-life/community-and-fellowship/community-engagement/index.md)
3. [Building a Global Spiritual Network](/way-of-life/community-and-fellowship/global-spiritual-network/index.md)