Temple of the Five Traditions
The Tekgnostic does not distinguish
between himself and the world...
The needs of other people are as his own.
He is good to those who are good... he is also good to those who are not good.
Thereby he is good.
He trusts those who are trustworthy... he also trusts those who are not
trustworthy.
Thereby he is trustworthy.
The Tekgnostic lives in harmony with universe and his mind is the world's mind.
So... he nurtures the worlds of others as a mother does her children.
- Tek-Gnostics Codex
The essence of the Tek-Gnostic tradition is expressed eloquently in the universal teaching known as "The Golden Rule". The Golden Rule or ethic of reciprocity is a global ethical code of conduct. It has a long history, and a great number of prominent religious figures and philosophers have restated various forms of the Rule in numerous ways.
The Golden Rule is arguably the most essential basis for the modern concept of human rights, in which each individual has a right to just treatment and a responsibility to ensure justice for others. A key element of the Golden Rule is that a person attempting to live by this rule treats all people, not just members of his or her in-group, with consideration. The Golden Rule has its roots in a wide range of world cultures and is a standard which different cultures use to resolve conflicts. Simply put, the golden rule is as follows...
"Cooperate with others as you would have others cooperate with you"
This simple concept, considered quaint and outdated by some, contains a powerful wisdom. It cuts through the myriad ideologies that tend to separate humans and points toward a universal inter-personal code of conduct. Treat your fellow man as you would treat yourself...
The following links will provide access to the Tek-Gnostics System's essential teachings. Please select the form you wish the teachings to take...
The Tek-Gnostic Mystery School acknowledges the Beauty, Wisdom and Truth found in the five great traditions. We have allowed each representation within our temple in honor of the light each brings to the world. We condemn however, the horrific loss of innocent earthling life throughout history brought about by Holy War, Jihad, etc., in the name of God. We therefore present the following "Five Traditions" in the name of Peace...
Locations within the walls of the Tek-Gnostic Monastery worthy of theosophical consideration...
~ Other Teachings ~
Zen
Elephant
Zen quotes, folk sayings & tea-bag wisdom from Master Pachyderm...
Gurdjieff
Reflections on the Fourth Way...
Sacred Texts
Collection of sacred writings or texts from a number of traditions...
Teilhard de Chardin
Shaping the well-being of the entire earth community...
The Azhar Book
Bene Gesserit Bibliographic codex pertaining to the great secrets of the
most ancient faiths of old Earth...
Tek-Gnostics Electronic Mystery School's Temple Headmaster, known simply as "Sensei" provides regular discourse on the essential Tek-Gnostic teachings, as well as periodic commentary on the state of human affairs at the following links...
Sensei's Chamber ~
Sensei's Teachings
