We recognize that the “old paradigm,” which sees life as a fear-based struggle for power and domination over each other and planet, has failed us -- failed us personally, failed us collectively, and failed us environmentally.
We recognize that it is now time to operate from a “new paradigm” of love-based acceptance and harmony with ourselves, with each other and with the planet that sustains us.
We recognize that this new paradigm will evolve naturally from the correct understanding that we – along with everything else in the universe – are manifestations of One Spirit. We believe we are all interconnected parts of this greater divine whole.
We recognize that even though Spirit is immanent in the universe, Spirit also transcends the universe we can see and touch and measure, and unfolds in ways we cannot imagine.
We recognize that the energy of Spirit can be expressed positively as love, or negatively as the fear we perceive as evil. We believe that this shifting dark-light energy strives for greater awareness and learns through the balancing law of karma, or cause and effect.
We recognize that many human beings throughout history have connected with, and been inspired by Spirit, giving birth to many religions with a common mystical core. We believe each religion is a valid representation on the greater spectrum of truth – “many paths, one mountain” – and each has much to teach us.
We recognize that because truth is relative to time and circumstance, each individual must be granted freedom to choose the path and defend the truth that feels “right” according to his or her own experience.
We recognize that human beings have evolved in order to allow the universe – and thereby Spirit – to become conscious of itself. We believe t the key to increasing awareness of our place and purpose here is through contemplative practice.
We recognize that the next crucial step in our evolution is to accept our responsibility for co-creating a new age of social harmony and a sustainable future for all.
