Welcome to the online temple of Avianism, a forever free to access holy
site for learners of the feathered faith.
This virtual space serves as a place of teaching for both followers of
Avianism and for the uninitiated.
For those new to this temple, I welcome you.
Avianism's primary principle is that all Avian life is most sacred.
Such life is sacred for which the body and spirit of the volant
naturally exist closest to the source of all life, the Sun.
All life is the question, the Sun is the answer.
All land on Earth is sacred for the Sun's eternal touch and shapings.
For the divine nature of the volant delivers divine truths and raises
the faithful's spirits as high as their wings take them.
To know these truths, knows freedom, humility, balance - this is the
way of the feathered faith, this is the truth.
May such truths give you elevated faith, freedom from ego, and wisdom
closest to any heaven and furthest from any hell.
The Avian Order smiles upon the faithful. Sacred life, 400 billion
strong.
As of this moment, this temple is currently in early construction and
some rooms are not ready yet.
The temple evolves overtime as it is constructed, its rooms as of now
such are subject to change.
As you learn, if you have any questions regarding the truths you find,
head to the FAQ room (when it is ready).
If the FAQ room doesn't give a satisfactory answer, do not hesitate to
inquire.
Avianism@outlook.com.au
There is much more to be shared in time.
What does it mean to be a follower?
Followers of Avianism are reverers of Avian life with spiritual
allegiance to the Avian Order and its philosophy.
Freedom, humility, and balance are the critical values held as the
primary tenets of the feathered faith's philosophy:
The freedom of Humanity to pursue beliefs, to pursue speech, to pursue
a moral life free from any cage or authority.
Freedom is the truth through free flight of distant skylarks, to steal
any Human or Avian of their freedom is a moral crime.
Humanity shines at its best only when the torch of freedom is held
high, the fate of all depends on this light.
As a follower, you understand freedom and personal liberty is a
fundamental right for all of Humanity and Avian life.
The humility of Humanity to live among all as brothers and sisters with
respect, for living above brings ruin.
Humility is the truth that we have no right to behave as skyward gods
above any when we are all children below the Sun.
Past and present leaders have disregarded this truth and have laid
waste to lands of hundreds of billions.
As a follower, you understand humility is key to eliminate ego and
arrogance from corrupting one's spirit.
The balance of Humanity to ensure the sustainability of ourselves and
our civilisation, equilibrium ensures our future.
Balance is the truth that nothing lasts without being in balance.
Broken equilibriums are evident to lead to collapse.
Unbalanced lives suffer, unbalanced ecosystems collapse, unbalanced
civilisations crumble. Life and resources must be sustained.
As a follower, you understand balance and sustainability is essential
for sustaining a healthy future for all life on Earth.
These are not simply ideals, these are the most critical truths that
followers hold for themselves and others to embrace.
This is the way of the feathered faith, this is the truth. Just as the
volant flies freely with self-awareness with balanced wings.
The future of Humanity depends on our belief of these truths, that as
believers we can give light to our future and all within.
Humanity will prevail when the farmer plants trees that bears fruit
only in the farmer's death.
Becoming a follower
In becoming a follower of Avianism, you are already completing your
initiation.
Your arrival at this temple and learning the feathered faith and
philosophy is the first step.
This includes the belief of Avianism's truths of Freedom, Humility, and
Balance.
You can now begin to understand Avianism's spiritual concepts in
practice.
The second step of initiation is to spiritually connect with the Avian
Order through a journey of Avian observation, "birdwatching".
This is a recommended practice under Avianism for mediation and
spiritual learning and teaching.
Note that prior observational experiences do not count towards
initiation.
Beforehand the temple must be witnessed and the faith must be known.
This is not a test you can 'fail'.
This is only a spiritual practice available to everyone which settles
the mind and spirit through the light of Avian life.
It is simply also used for the initiation process.
The only requirement is yourself and an open mind.
The journey can be done alone or with companions, during and after
initiation.
Recommendations during travel are water and a camera/smartphone.
For those wishing to bring more, a species pocket guide, pair of
binoculars if you have them, or a drawing pad are some options.
The journey may take place anywhere where there is good abundance and
diversity in Avians.
It is highly advised that the place of choice is untainted by dense
Human development and pollution.
This may be a very large park, a natural reserve, a sanctuary, a bush
track, or any rural area with Avian habitat.
For example, the journey may not be spiritually effective on city
beaches, urban parks, or a backyard.
Being able to meditate and travel on foot with free movement and little
disturbance from development is the ideal.
The journey can take as long as you feel is enough for casual stroll.
Recommended time is at least 30 minutes.
When you take your journey, be mindful of the well being of the Avian
life.
Do not flash, do not disturb, do not interfere.
Take the words of the feathered faith with you as inspiration for your
thoughts.
For example, the relative ease and calm of the body and mind as a bird
does sitting on a branch or effortlessly gliding in the wind.
The sacred live among us, settle your mind, calm your body, contemplate
and go where your spirit tells you.
This is spiritual training for your mind and for humility.
These are rewards of the journey.
Different people will respond differently to the journey.
You may feel indifferent, bored, or soothed and fulfilled. All are
valid emotions of the experience.
Not everyone will find this spiritually effective, even in the most
sacred of lands, and that's ok.
It is the freedom you take to find what journey works best for you if
not Avianism, that's what will make it special; your freedom.
At the end of the journey, you may know if your faith lies with the
feathered faith, and if Avianism harmonises within you.
You may travel more for any reason, including if you wish to have more
spiritual experience before deciding.
After the rites of passage, it is your choice, your freedom, your
spirit, to decide to become a follower of Avianism.
The Avian Order welcomes all.
