Interfaith - what does it mean?

Interfaith is a philosophy, or perhaps more accurately, a journey that recognizes the many and varied paths to God. Interfaith is not a religion, but rather seeks to find the common, underlying core of all religions. This core of belief has been called by many names, and is most fully explored within the Perennial Philosophy. This Philosophy states that there are common threads, or claims, that pervade all of the major traditions. These include the belief in two realms, both physical and spiritual, and the acknowledgment that we exist in both. We also see the common belief that we are able to personally access the spiritual realm through introspection and self-inquiry, and that, ultimately, the realization of our spiritual nature is our highest goal, our reason for being.

Through Interfaith, we seek to manifest this underlying core by sharing the One Light, by fully expressing who we are and why we are. We resonate with the words of Gurumayi:

On this globe there is almost endless diversity. Nevertheless, the greater fact is that when it comes to the treasures of the soul, differences vanish... In the place of the heart, only one light shines. This light is the same in all beings. Unveiling the Truth, becoming established in the experience of this light, is the goal of spiritual pursuit.

It is our desire to look beneath the surface, beneath our differences, into the heart and soul of each individual, and to find communion there. We treasure our diversity and the richness of the many paths we celebrate. We seek transformation through the integration of body, mind and spirit, utilizing the shared practices taught by the great traditions. And finally... it is our desire to do all of this with a spirit of joy and an attitude of gratitude, knowing that "joy is the unmistakable evidence of the presence of God."