We exist to address the alienation of the
human from the cosmic and divine dimensions of reality. This alienation contributes to the impoverishment of the human, the
exploitation of the planet and the impending collapse of the natural systems of the planet.
We resolve to live a whole integrated human
life. This means a life of conscious communion with the human, cosmic & divine dimensions of reality for the spiritual, emotional
and physical healing of individuals, communities and eco-systems. We choose to call this an eco-contemplative life.
Presently every life on the planet is affected by current
imbalances: the extinction of species, the pollution of air, water and soils, the depletion of top soils, the threat of bio-engineering
to the world’s food supply, the growing corporate control of the necessities of life, the commodification of human labor and the
resources of the planet, are on the top of a long list of reasons why Centers like ours need to exist. A transformation of human consciousness
is required to reverse the impact of our current thinking and destructive behaviors. We need to create sustainable human economies, in balance
with the economies of nature upon which human economies are based, so that the richness, beauty and diversity of the planet and all its
inhabitants can be honored and a just and equitable distribution of resources attained.
Our purpose is the transformation of consciousness.
We transform consciousness through a contemplative style of living. Mentor to our organization, philosopher
and theologian Raimon Panikkar, says “contemplative life is neither pure meditation nor pure action; instead it is the action upon
which one reflects and the meditation upon which one acts, the undivided life. It’s name is wisdom.”
