Community Chartering

We are now an autonomous chartered community of the Order of Universal Interfaith (OUnI)

Welcome to the Universalus Interspiritual Community

A universal inter-spiritual community for all Paths and all Traditions. 

"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience." - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

You don't have to live in a monastery, convent or temple to be a modern spiritual contemplative.

The Universalus Interspiritual Community, a radically inclusive non-residential community of women and men is formed to:

1. Provide a supportive, accepting, and affirming environment for individuals who are committed to an interspiritual approach to spirituality, encompassing all faiths and all traditions, and who wish to express their spirituality in a tradition without dogma.

2. Provide service and good works to the community-at-large, especially those who are disenfranchised and marginalized.

3. Promote the healing of the human experience wherein each person may realize his or her unique wholeness and holiness.

The Universalus Community dedicate themselves to let compassion be real among all sentient beings

Universalus members come from all walks of life and may be single, married, partnered, male, female,celibate or non-celibate, students, working or retired, and may or may not be able to make a “full time” commitment to the Community. Our Community does not discriminate in any way, especially in relation to gender, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. The Community also does not discriminate in relation to age although individuals must be an adult (at least 18) to join. Because we believe that we are all children of the same Universe, we support one another on our individual spiritual journeys and show the reality of universal love and compassion to the world.

All are welcome to join us in our commitment.

 What is encouraged?
As a, you have the support of others who are sharing this path with you. In this connection we develop loving compassion that unifies us as human beings. As Contemplatives we are present to the simplicity of life and continually aware of our  our role as earthen vessels for the Universal Spirit.

1. Individual daily meditation

We accomplish a sense of loving compassion through inner awareness by meditative practices. While you are free to choose your particular type of practice, we strongly suggest Zazen practice or Insight meditation daily.

2. Collective meditation and reflection

Coming together for shared meditation and reflection is part of our communal life. Periods of communal meditation will be scheduled and all contemplatives of the Community are encouraged, but not required, to attend if possible.

3. Awareness of, and respect for, the rituals of all faiths.

Contemplatives and Spiritual Affiliates of the Community are encouraged, but not required,  to plan and implement Interfaith spiritual events for the edification of the other members and the community-at-large.

4. Willingness to teach

Your particular spiritual journey and/or faith practice has implications for all of us. It is important that we all be teachers and learners for each other. We wish to learn what your individual experience has taught you, so that your experience can teach us.

5. Willingness to agree to group consciousness

Our belief is that the “Universal Wisdom” instructs us through group consciousness. We agree to discuss together our efforts and activities as a community and make many of our decisions based on this Universal group consciousness. See our Resonance Vow.

6. Commitment to honesty and integrity

As members of the Community we agree to always be honest with ourselves and each other, and to act with integrity in all of our actions.

7. Commitment to playfulness, humor and joyfulness

to join us, or have questions, please contact UniversalusMonks@aol.com.

Join us for our Sunday Satsang every other Sunday at 2pm

For further information please view our Sunday Satsang page

"In The Presence" Inter-Spiritual Kirtan

An interspiritual Kirtan honoring The Spirit the first Saturday evening of each month from 7 to 830 pm in Timonium, MD. We will be singing and chanting in Sanskrit, Hebrew and English, so bring your percussion instruments (drums, bells, chimes,
shakers, etc) and join us. Also bring a pillow to sit on and join us as we experience The Presence. First timers and those inexperienced with Kirtan are welcome. You can also RSVP on our Meetup our Facebook event page.
http://www.meetup.com/UMonksBaltimore/calendar/

 http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/UniversalusCommunity
 Namaste and Peace

Our New Years Day (evening) Inter-Spiritual Kirtan

Our 1st Inter-Spiritual Kirtan, "In The Presence",  took place on New Years Day evening with between 30 and 40 people attending at our new office location. We were delighted that so many joined us for our beautiful candle-lit Kirtan.

Some pictures can be found on our Facebook page  and our next Kirtan is posted on our Meetup page. We hold our Inter-Spiritual Kirtans the 1st Sat of the month at 7 p.m. Please join us.

Namaste.

The Universalus Community now has a physical location!

We are located at #2 Oakway Road, (2nd floor), Timonium, MD. 21093. The entrance is around back of this Yellow 2 story house.

Mountain Hare Krishna (second version) by Krishna Das

Affiliate: Tau Community of Saint Francis, Cumbria, UK

The Tau Community of Saint Francis, an Interfaith lay monastic community in Cumbria, UK, has formally asked to affiliate with the Order of Universalus Monks. The O.U.M. welcomes wholeheartedly our Sister community in the United Kingdom, as we now spread our universal message internationally.  

Namaste

The Order of Universalus Monks

Listen to the Universalus Monks Radio Talk Show

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/universalus-monks

Live Prayer Vigil From the Monastery of Saint Francis of the Celtic Assisi of the South Lakes, United Kingdom

Please join our Brother Sean for a Live Prayer Vigil From the Monastery of Saint Francis of the Celtic Assisi of the South Lakes, United Kingdom, dedicated to  Interfaith Unity and Global Peace. Brother Sean is the Founder and Spiritual Director of the Tau Community of Franciscan Monks. The prayer vigil is nightly from 10.00pm - 11.00pm (GMT  )6.00pm - 7.00pm (EST) 11.00pm -12.00pm (CET) Please join Brother Sean and allow your heart to embrace Source through the Natural World - The Franciscan Soul of Unity-Peace-Simplicity- Humility and Compassion. http://www.livestream.com/virtualmonasteryofsaintfrancis