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Vision/Mission Statement,
Revised February 12, 2005
Indralaya is both a sanctuary and a dynamic community engaged in an
ongoing experiment in theosophical living and study. We honor and work
with nature, and aspire to live according to the principles of altruism,
peaceful engagement with the world (ahimsa), tolerance, conscious simplicity,
love, and the pursuit of truth. All who choose to participate are welcome.
Indralaya:
Serves as an educational center for programs grounded in the Theosophical
World View and the three objects of the Theosophical Society.
- encouraging
the comparative study of religion, philosophy, and science
- investigating
the unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in humanity
Serves as a sanctuary
- nurturing personal and spiritual growth, healing,
and creativity
- balancing opportunities for reflection, intellectual
exploration, work, relaxation, and play
- recognizing and fostering
awareness of our interconnectedness
Celebrates living in community as an essential aspect of the oneness
of all life
- operating with shared labor and volunteerism whenever
possible
- collaborating and resolving differences through flexibility
and openness
- emphasizing multigenerational activities and programs
- valuing our history
and traditions
Exemplifies theosophical principles in individual and collective action
- emphasizing service and altruism
- practicing conscious simplicity
- expressing tolerance of differing perspectives
and spiritual paths
- pursuing truth courageously and compassionately
wherever it leads
- acting with grace and love toward others
Honors and engages with nature, including its nonmaterial aspects
- encouraging
an attitude of ahimsa through all aspects of daily living, including
vegetarianism
- practicing regular individual and collective meditation
- following a
path of active environmentalism and sustainable practices
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