Universal Religion

The belief that, since all is God, then only one reality exists, and all religions are simply different paths to that ultimate reality. The universal religion can be visualized as a mountain, with many spiritual paths to the summit. Some are hard; others easy. There is no one correct path. All paths eventually reach the top. Believers anticipate that a new universal religion which contains elements of all faiths will evolve and become generally accepted worldwide. (See Bahai)

(See also: Universal Religion, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

University of the Trees

An organization founded by Christopher Hills in Boulder Creek, CA, that promoted dowsing and other energy work.

(See also: University of the Trees, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

A Theosophical definition of Universal Brotherhood :

Universal Brotherhood

Universal brotherhood as understood in the esoteric philosophy, and which is a sublime natural fact of universal nature, does not signify merely sentimental unity, or a simple political or social cooperation. Its meaning is incomparably wider and profounder than this. The sense inherent in the words in their widest tenor or purport is the spiritual brotherhood of all beings; particularly, the doctrine implies that all human beings are inseparably linked together, not merely by the bonds of emotional thought or feeling, but by the very fabric of the universe itself, all men  - as well as all beings, both high and low and intermediate  - springing forth from the inner and spiritual sun of the universe as its hosts of spiritual rays. We all come from this one source, that spiritual sun, and are all builded of the same life-atoms on all the various planes.

It is this interior unity of being and of consciousness, as well as the exterior union of us all, which enables us to grasp intellectually and spiritually the mysteries of the universe; because not merely ourselves and our own fellow human beings, but also all other beings and things that are, are children of the same kosmic parent, great Mother Nature, in all her seven (and ten) planes or worlds of being. We are all rooted in the same kosmic essence, whence we all proceeded in the beginning of the primordial periods of world evolution, and towards which we are all journeying back. This interlocking and interblending of the numberless hierarchies of beings forming the universe itself extends everywhere, in the invisible worlds as well as in the worlds which are visible.

Finally, it is upon this fact of the spiritual unity of all beings and things that reposes the basis and foundation of human ethics when these last are properly understood. In the esoteric philosophy ethics are no mere human convention or rules of action convenient and suitable for the amelioration of the asperities of human intercourse, but are fundamental in the very structure and inextricably coordinated operations of the universe itself.

See also: Universal Brotherhood , Mysticism, Body Mind and Soul

A Theosophical definition of Universal Self :

Universal Self

The universal self is the heart of the universe, for these two phrases are but two manners of expressing the same thing. It is the source of our being; it is also the goal whither we are all marching, we and the hierarchies above us as well as the hierarchies and the entities which compose them inferior to us. All come from the same ineffable source, the heart of being, the universal self. All pass at one period of their evolutionary journey through the stage of humanity, gaining thereby self-consciousness or the ego-self, the "I am I," and they find this ego-self or consciousness, as they advance along this evolutionary path, expanding gradually into universal consciousness  - an expansion, however, which never has an end, because the universal consciousness is endless, limitless, boundless, and without any frontiers whatsoever. (See also Paramatman; Self)

See also: Universal Self , Mysticism, Body Mind and Soul

Order of the Universe

1.    The order whose heavenly nature holds from the center and spins all else around it.

2.    That which sustains, animates, destroys, and transmutes everything, the visible and invisible, and is Absolute Justice.

3.    The eternal principles of change and harmony; the moving infinite creation of Living God; the laws of yin and yang

(See also: Order of the Universe, Body Mind and Soul)

Universal Consciousness

The universal mind

(See also: Universal Consciousness, Body Mind and Soul)

universal law

An underlying principle found within everything necessary for the scheme of things, that cannot be altered, worn out, or ended; often explained as God working within us

(See also: Universal law, Body Mind and Soul)

universal mind

1.    The collective intelligence of the universe. The ultimate and totally-inclusive supernormal intellect.

2.    Sometimes used to mean "collective unconsciousness."

(See also: Universal mind, Body Mind and Soul)

Definition and meaning of UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE :

UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE: A flexible premium policy that combines protection against premature death with a type of savings vehicle, known as a cash value account, that typically earns a money market rate of interest. Death benefits can be changed during the life of the policy within limits, generally subject to a medical examination. Once funds accumulate in the cash value account, the premium can be paid at any time but the policy will lapse if there isnÕt enough money to cover annual mortality charges and administrative costs.

(Source: Insurance Information Institute )

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Universal Life Church

A controversial church founded by Bishop Kirby Hensley in Modesto, CA, as protest against the tax exemptions given to churches. Originally it was an attempt to force the IRS to drop its exemptions for religions. It professes no doctrines and encourages its minister and members to believe and teach whatever they choose. Bishop Hensley proudly professed to be unable to read.

(See also: Universal Life Church, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Universal Mother Mary's Garden

See Mon-Ka Retreat

(See also: Universal Mother Mary's Garden, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Universal White Brotherhood

Fraternity of higher beings in the universe. Also see Great White Brotherhood

(See also: Universal White Brotherhood, Body Mind and Soul)

Church Universal and Triumphant

Founded in 1958 by Mark Prophet. Currently headquartered in Corwin Springs, MT: An off-shoot of the I AM movement. Led by Prophet's wife Elizabeth Clare Prophet after his death. She retired in 1999.

(See also: Church Universal and Triumphant, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Definition and meaning of VARIABLE UNIVERSAL LIFE, VUL INSURANCE :

VARIABLE UNIVERSAL LIFE (VUL) INSURANCE*: A form of permanent life insurance that combines the premium and death benefit flexibility of universal life insurance with the investment flexibility and risk of variable life insurance. With this type of policy, the death benefit and the cash value fluctuate according to the contractÕs investment performance. Also known as universal life II.

(Source: Insurance Information Institute )

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Four Great Vows (Four Universal Vows) The four vows held by all Bodhisattvas. These vows are called great because of the wondrous and inconceivable compassion involved in fulfilling them. They are as follows: Sentient beings without number we vow to enlighten; Vexations without end we vow to eradicate; Limitless approaches to Dharma we vow to master; The Supreme Awakening we vow to achieve.

 (See also: Four Great Vows (Four Universal Vows) , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)

THANTIFAXATH

The final tunnel symbolizes the connection between the double universes, Universe A and Universe B.

(See also: THANTIFAXATH, Magick, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul, )

Om:

the universal mantra; cosmic vibration of the universe; represents the four states of consciousness

(See also: Om, Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)

Aum:

Aum. Om; Designation of the Universal Brahman; sacred, primordial sound of the universe.

(See also: Aum, Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

Om:

Om. Designation of the Universal Brahman; sacred, primordial sound of the Universe.

(See also: Om, Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

AUM:

AUM: Om; Designation of the Universal Brahman; sacred, primordial sound of the universe.

(See also: AUM, Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

Bhrgu:

Bhrgu: the leader of the sages in the universe.

(See also: Bhrgu, Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

Jagath:

Jagath: Universe (SSS-II)

(See also: Jagath, Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)