Core Values

I aim to awaken and to support others in their awakening.

I strive to alleviate suffering.

I seek to follow — and spotlight — paths to peace, love and understanding.

I am committed to truthfulness, fairness and civility.

I believe everyone equally deserves respect, dignity, justice, mercy, compassion and love.

I advocate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

I promote nonviolent conflict resolution, forgiveness, compassionate communication, cross-cultural understanding, and volunteer service.

I believe rationalism, scientific inquiry and secular democracy are among the chief ways in which people of differing beliefs can find common ground, build peace, and address the weighty problems facing humanity, other species, and our fragile, battered planet.

I embrace the goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.

I respect the interdependent web of all existence.

I advocate mindfulness meditation and deep soul work.

I earn my living in a manner that aligns with my values and enables me to live well and peacefully.