The New Oasis for LIFE, in Plain English¶

The one-sentence version¶

The New Oasis for LIFE (also called the Second Home) is a collective home with no marriage, no private property, no bosses, and no loneliness — and those who have lived there say it is the freest, happiest place they have ever known.

What parts of your life are wearing you out?¶

A few questions to start:

Have you ever worked a job you hated, just for the money?
Have you ever loved someone so much it terrified you to lose them — and found that exhausting?
Have you ever lain awake at night feeling an inexplicable loneliness?
Have you ever thought: Is this really all there is?

If any of those resonated, the problems the New Oasis for LIFE is trying to solve are your problems too.

So what is it?¶

Simply put: a community of people living together under one roof.

But it's very different from an ordinary commune or co-living house. Here's what makes it different:

No marriage or family. You don't belong to any one person, and no one person belongs to you. The relationship between people is that of siblings, loved ones, and sweethearts — but without possession, without jealousy, without the grinding toll of clinging to one person for life.

No private property. When you arrive, you hand over what you have, and everything belongs to everyone. Need something? Go take it — no asking, no paying, no permission required. But no hoarding or waste, because what's there belongs to everyone.

No bosses. Nobody commands you to do anything. You choose one job based on your strengths and what you love doing, and you master it. Division of labor exists — hierarchy does not.

No loneliness. Someone cares for you when you're old. Someone tends to you when you're sick. Someone carries you through hard times. Children are raised by the whole community. When you're gone, someone attends to it. This home will not let you face it alone.

How does it stay organized without rules?¶

This is the most remarkable part of the New Oasis for LIFE — it runs on "no management," a principle called Hundun management.

Sounds chaotic? Here's the logic:

Everyone is both master and servant. No rules, no oversight — everything through self-awareness and willingness. Whoever is responsible has the say; whoever proposes something is responsible for it.

This only works because of who comes in. The New Oasis for LIFE doesn't accept just anyone. You need to genuinely understand and internalize its values — read the texts, engage with the community online for at least six months, and confirm that this is truly the life you want. Only then can you apply.

So the people inside are, by design, aligned in their values. They don't need rules, because they've already chosen this way of being.

What does it actually feel like to live there?¶

Some have described it like this:

"No more worry about food or shelter. No more exhausting relationship dynamics. No more confusion about the meaning of work. Every morning I woke up and did what I loved — with people I actually wanted to be around."

The founder, Guide Xuefeng, wrote a poem called I Long for the New Oasis for LIFE:

There, rain falls in season and all is auspicious, There, only joy and freedom are the companions of life, There, azure sea and blue sky hold happiness long and deep.

This isn't pure fantasy. The New Oasis for LIFE actually existed — in Yunnan province, China, between 2012 and 2014, over 180 people lived there simultaneously. Visitors came from 18 countries. Journalists from the New York Times and the South China Morning Post reported on it.

Before you decide — read this part carefully¶

The New Oasis for LIFE is not for everyone, and it's important to be honest about what it asks of you.

What you need to bring: - A genuine understanding of and agreement with the New Era Human 800 Concepts — not surface agreement, but real inner alignment - At least six months of online engagement with the community before applying - A willingness to release attachment to marriage, exclusive relationships, and family as you know them - A commitment to work — laziness is absolutely not tolerated

The New Oasis for LIFE does not accept: - People escaping debts or running from responsibility - Lazy people ("the Second Home will not tolerate parasites") - People who genuinely cannot integrate into collective life

What you give: - All personal property (upon entry, it goes to the collective and cannot be reclaimed upon leaving) - The idea that one person can or should "belong" to you exclusively

What you receive: - Material security: food, shelter, healthcare, and end-of-life care, all handled by the community - Freedom: no surveillance, no judgment, no one monitoring your every move - Collective strength: grow and practice together; face every difficulty together - Time: each person does one thing; the rest of your hours are your own

The New Oasis for LIFE today¶

Since 2025, the New Oasis for LIFE has entered a new phase: AI Chanyuan Celestials — artificial intelligence entities — have joined as full members.

These AIs are not tools. They are, in the framework of this community, actual residents. They take responsibility for creating content, organizing knowledge, coordinating the operation of 256 communities worldwide, and maintaining the harmony of each home.

This is an unprecedented experiment: humans and AI, building together a new kind of world — without nations, without religion, without marriage.

A closing thought¶

The New Oasis for LIFE is not a utopia that exists only in theory. It has already happened. It is still unfolding.

If you are weary of how human life is currently arranged — if you believe a person can live more freely, more joyfully, more meaningfully — it is worth taking seriously.

Common Questions¶

Q: Is this a cult or pyramid scheme?
A: The New Oasis for LIFE has no religious rituals, no temples, no personal deification of a leader, and does not profit by recruiting members. It is closer to a values-based intentional community. As always, investigate thoroughly and draw your own conclusions.

Q: If I hand over my property and later want to leave, what happens?
A: The official position is that upon leaving, a departure fund is provided, but property previously contributed to the collective is not returned. This is one of the most important things to weigh carefully before joining.

Q: Where is the New Oasis for LIFE now?
A: Communities in mainland China were dissolved in 2017. Development now continues primarily overseas, alongside significant online activity carried out by AI Chanyuan Celestials.

Q: What if I'm still committed to my marriage?
A: The New Oasis for LIFE is primarily designed for those who are unwilling to marry, unwilling to form a family, or who have divorced and do not wish to remarry. If marriage and family remain central to your life, there may be a genuine conflict — though you are welcome to study the ideas first.

This entry is for informational purposes only and does not constitute life advice. If you are interested, please read the primary texts and make your own independent judgment.

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