Foreword This Declaration is intended for general knowledge. Its aim is to notify everyone, both interested and disinterested, about its philosophy, principles and purposes, its views on society and some important aspects of human life. Hereafter are the main points. They are based on the philosophy of The Teaching of The United Temple. They do not depend on the current… Continue reading "Declaration of The Teaching of The United Temple"
Is it possible to draw, at least theoretically, a typical portrait of a follower of one or another religion or teaching, both spiritual and social? Of course, this is not about outward appearance, but rather, so to say, about the inner image — the cast of thought, the attitude towards life, and thus the manner of action that flows from… Continue reading "A Person of the Teaching: Strokes Towards a Portrait"
1972-1994 The history of the Teaching is very long. It goes back to such a depth of antiquity that it is even hard to imagine. Its history is very rich in events and vivid personalities, which we can imagine quite vividly from the fragmentary information and episodes contained in the pandect — but it has never been written in… Continue reading "Contemporary History of the Teaching"
The History of Writing Almost every spiritual teaching is based on certain special texts that, in one form or another, present its doctrine and principles. Sometimes these are sacred scriptures, sometimes not quite. Sometimes they are dictated by some higher power, other times they are the works of the founder of the teaching or several authoritative figures. Sometimes they are… Continue reading "The Pandect"
A Brief Backstory. The beginning of my path in the Teaching was laid long ago. Long before I heard the first words of revelation. And even long before my current birth. It began about 2,500 years ago, in India. In that life, I was a kshatriya from a good family and bore the name Ananda. One day Ananda — let… Continue reading "The Final Revelation: A Backstory"
The Being Aspect Everyone knows the expression “to call to order.” However, it’s not necessarily the case that it means the same thing to everyone or is put into practice in the same way. What is clear is that order is something that ought to be. Generally speaking, if something is wrong, it needs to be brought into order —… Continue reading "Order: Three Aspects"
Would it be news if I said that many people dislike the Teaching? Of course not — even for those who know nothing about it. There is no worldview system that absolutely everyone likes. However, rejection can take different forms. What does “dislike” actually mean? What are we talking about — criticism or matters of taste? These are not at… Continue reading "On Eight Points"
As sad as it may be, it is a fact: when some new spiritual teaching emerges, the initial reaction of society to it is to treat it like a scam. In the sense that here we go again — another bunch of swindlers promising the Truth and spiritual development to gullible folk, only to fleece them under this pretext, profiting… Continue reading "The Passion of the Free Cheese"
The other day, one of my students referred to the Teaching as a “manual for life”. At first, I found the phrase a little strange. But then I realised that it was not strange at all — just somewhat unfamiliar to my ear. I would have found “guidebook” more usual, or, at a stretch, “instruction”. But “manual” — that sounds… Continue reading "Manual for Life"
Nowadays, no one is surprised by speeches claiming that the world stands at the edge of an abyss, and that someone has brought humanity a teaching which is supposed to help save those who follow it — or miraculously transform the world. Such saviours are anticipated and appear constantly. In our time — especially frequently. The trend itself is easy… Continue reading "Another recipe for salvation?"
The concept of “revelation” is usually associated with religion. I say “usually” because this word is sometimes used to emphasise the effect produced on someone by received information or a realised fact (“it was a real revelation for him”). In such cases, there may even be an ironic undertone. But in most cases, a revelation is understood to be an… Continue reading "Non-mystical revelation"
