The English language uses the single word "love" to describe a wide range of human experiences. We say we love our spouse, our children, and even our favorite meal or hobby. Yet these experiences are clearly not the same. The passionate love we feel for a partner differs from the love of a parent for … Continue reading Eros and Agapé →

Life is a series of cycles. Each cycle creates a link in a chain that has no beginning and no end. We are always moving from one cycle into the next. Some cycles are growthful and productive, and these cycles serve us well. We can then move on to the next aspect of our spiritual … Continue reading Breaking the Cycle →

Every spiritual philosophy must eventually answer a practical question: how does one live these teachings? The Agasha Temple of Wisdom offers five rules as the answer to that question. They are not commandments nor are they standards by which we measure or judge one another. They are conscious statements of intention, a guide for the … Continue reading The Rules of the Agasha Temple of Wisdom →

What Is an Affirmation? An affirmation, in a spiritual context, is a deliberate statement of truth used to align the mind with a greater reality. It is not merely positive thinking, but a conscious declaration that helps redirect the mortal consciousness toward the deeper awareness of who we truly are. When we understand what the … Continue reading The Affirmation of the Agasha Temple of Wisdom →

“That which is, is ever present. That which is not is created within the present moment because of a misunderstanding of the is.” – Master Iefkomtar This simple yet profound statement points us toward the eternal reality of God and the soul. When Master Iefkomtar says, “That which is, is ever present,” he is pointing … Continue reading That Which Is and That Which Is Not →

This discourse continues from the first part, The Mind of the Soul: The Nature of the Mind, where we explored the foundation of the mind and its role in guiding the soul. Having established that understanding, we now turn to how the mind of the soul expresses its creative power and how that power unfolds … Continue reading The Mind of the Soul: The Power of Creation →

This discourse was originally written as a single, longer piece. As it developed, it became clear that it was covering too much ground for one article, especially given the abstract nature of the subject. For that reason, it has been divided into two parts so that each can be taken in more gradually. The second … Continue reading The Mind of the Soul: The Nature of the Mind →

The following poem expresses, in simple and eloquent language, many of the core principles found within the Universal Understanding of the God Consciousness. The very title, Desiderata, meaning “things that are desired,” reflects qualities that one seeks to embody in their spiritual quest. It speaks to the balance between the inner and outer self, the … Continue reading Desiderata →

For all practical purposes, the Core of Life is the beginning of all beginnings. It is the consciousness from which all life came forth. While there have likely been cycles of development prior to the Core of Life, they are not known to us. It should be understood that life has been, is, and always … Continue reading The Core of Life →

When we look honestly at the world around us, one thing becomes immediately apparent: human beings do not enter existence on equal footing, nor do they express the same capacities of awareness, ability, or morality. The range is vast, and it raises an important question about the deeper causes behind these differences. For centuries, spiritual … Continue reading Reincarnation and the Wheel of Life →