Origin of the 5 Values of SweetWood Temenos
Some of the early members of SweetWood Temenos (SWT) were Midwest Scions of the Church of All Worlds (CAW). The group called themselves the ‘Upper Mississippi Valley & Great Lakes Scion Council’. These Scions met together in the mid 1990s and explored the meaning of being in a ‘church of all worlds’ ... (?)
Eventually, they came to understand that a ‘church of all worlds’ is a diverse vision of religions, that can be rooted in some common quintessential VALUES. A church based on Values (instead of on just traditional or religious doctrine and practices) was a novel idea to them at the time. These Scions came to an agreement on 5 essential Values. These values have been variously described as:
(1) Deep Friendship
(2) Self Knowledge
(3) Positive Sexuality
(4) Attunement with Nature
(5) Diversity, including religious pluralism & a belief in Immanent Divinity
Others were inspired to be part of both a diverse & religious organization that is rooted in these 5 values. We welcome those from many religious and spiritual paths. Atheists and agnostics are welcome too!
“The common ground of religious practice are love, compassion, forgiveness,
tolerance, contentment, and self-discipline."
So we build harmony on mutual respect, Mutual learning, and Mutual admiration.”
Dalai Lama–September 16 2016 at EU Parliament”
Some of the early members of SweetWood Temenos (SWT) were Midwest Scions of the Church of All Worlds (CAW). The group called themselves the ‘Upper Mississippi Valley & Great Lakes Scion Council’. These Scions met together in the mid 1990s and explored the meaning of being in a ‘church of all worlds’ ... (?)
Eventually, they came to understand that a ‘church of all worlds’ is a diverse vision of religions, that can be rooted in some common quintessential VALUES. A church based on Values (instead of on just traditional or religious doctrine and practices) was a novel idea to them at the time. These Scions came to an agreement on 5 essential Values. These values have been variously described as:
(1) Deep Friendship
(2) Self Knowledge
(3) Positive Sexuality
(4) Attunement with Nature
(5) Diversity, including religious pluralism & a belief in Immanent Divinity
Others were inspired to be part of both a diverse & religious organization that is rooted in these 5 values. We welcome those from many religious and spiritual paths. Atheists and agnostics are welcome too!
“The common ground of religious practice are love, compassion, forgiveness,
tolerance, contentment, and self-discipline."
So we build harmony on mutual respect, Mutual learning, and Mutual admiration.”
Dalai Lama–September 16 2016 at EU Parliament”
