Introduction. Stefania Palmisano and Nicola Pannofino PART 1 - History and organization 1. Luigi Berzano. The Origins. The Utopia of the People and Community2. Anna Lo Presti, Monica Gilli. The Community in Numbers 3. Monia Ciravegna. Ubi societas, ibi ius: The Legal System4. Nicola Pannofino. A Bridge between Inside and Outside: The Economy5. Luca Ozzano. The Politics of a 'New Spirituality' Community6. Massimo Introvigne. Children of Damanhur: A "Unique" Education? PART 2 - Culture and spirituality 1. Maria I. Macioti, Elena Zapponi. Oberto Airaudi and the Community. Before-During-After2. Stefania Palmisano. Secrecy and Spirituality: The Horusian Way and Alchemy 3. PierLuigi Zoccatelli. Oberto Airaudi and Selfic Paintings 4. Monica Gilli. Spiritual Tourism5. Giovanna Rech. Heritagization of Temples of Humankind 6. Mario Cardano. The Farewell: Taking Leave from the Community Conclusions. Stefania Palmisano and Nicola PannofinoAppendix. In the words of Damanhurians themselves