The Template Foundation arose from the work of Raymond Armin,(1924 - 2002) known to members as Leo.
There are groups in Australia, Brazil, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Sweden, the USA and Wales.
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Historical background
What was once called the Emin Society or the Emin Foundation is now an international network of independent groups collectively known as The Template Network. As of 2008 there are some 1600 people regularly engaged within these groups. Activities are diverse with interests including personal development, spiritual development, psychology, meditation, music, dance, ecology, healing, sustainable development, evolution and well-being.
Philosophical content
The Template Foundation represents an experimental spiritual philosophy. The first premise is that creation is continuously evolving and that human life is part of that evolution. The second premise is that human life is an opportunity to consciously find one's own purpose within that evolution. Each individual is responsible for their own development and destiny. The Emin web site gives a basic introduction to the philosophy behind the Template Foundation.
Propositions
The philosophy contains work on many areas of life and contains a number of propositions that include:
- That the universe is governed by identifiable laws and is constantly evolving
- That through development a person might offer a return to Creation.
- The human is not alone or arbitrary; rather, is part of Creation and designed to integrate with that Creation.
- The very fact of being alive and conscious offers the possibility of intellectual and spiritual development, which is for any individual to take up, should they so wish.
- Each life is ultimately responsible for the conduct of its own existence.
- An important aim of personal development is to come into living-harmony with the natural laws, and thereby become an active facilitator of the forces that drive the evolution of the universe.
- Human knowledge derives in the first instance from the natural laws, and has aggregated throughout history. The continuing aggregation provides the basis for further development of the human faculty and possibility.
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The natural laws
Emin groundwork seeks to discover whether the Universe and what goes on in it, happens through the government and manifestation of Natural laws or not. Natural law or the law of nature ( Latin: lex naturalis) is a theory that posits the existence of a law whose content is set by Nature and that Where a law is deemed to be a regularity in natural occurrence from which a pattern or principle of understanding can be derived. A law should be observable and verifiable. This includes the physical laws, from which we endeavor to understand subjects ranging from the physicality of matter, for example, Pauli exclusion principle to the nuances of the human psyche. The Pauli exclusion principle is a quantum mechanical principle formulated by Wolfgang Pauli in 1925 And that this investigation is undertaken to improve self understanding.
Human anatomy and physiology can be seen in dialectical terms and the systems (skeletal system, muscular system, etc. Anatomy (from the Greek anatomia, from ana separate apart from and temnein, to cut up cut open is a branch of Biology that is the consideration Physiology (from Greek grc φύσις physis, "nature origin" and grc -λογία -logia) is the study of the mechanical physical A dialect (from the Greek word διάλεκτος dialektos) is a variety of a Language that is characteristic of a particular group of ) investigated as possible examples of laws.
Sentiment
The idea of sentiment runs through much, if not all, of the Emin philosophy. The premise being that a person's sentiment towards anything, including themselves, will largely determine what type of relationship, dealing or interaction they might have with that thing. As an example, if a person has a good sentiment towards the planet then they will respect her and appreciate her processes and will want to help in issues that might affect her well being. And, a person's sentiment towards their partner will likewise determine the nature of that relationship. This can be extended and applied to any matter at all and is viewed as being fundamental to a person's spiritual journey especially where integration is concerned.
The archives
There exists a large body of work which is referred to as the Emin archives. They include writings on psychology and personal development, theology, cosmology, history, meditation and various practical personal development and perception exercises. Most, but not all of these writings, are authored by Raymond Armin.
Comparison to other philosophies
Because freedom of choice for each individual is sacrosanct, it is difficult to talk of a singular 'philosophy'. But for those wishing to seek comparison, certain elements of the Template 'philosophy' can be found in Buddhism, Taoism, Shinto, Anthroposophy, and other eastern and western philosophy and theology. Buddhism is a family of beliefs and practices Taoism (pronounced /ˈdaʊɪzəm/ or /ˈtaʊɪzəm/ also spelled '''Daoism''') refers to a variety of related Philosophical and Religious traditions is the native religion of Japan and was once its State religion. Anthroposophy is a spiritual philosophy based on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner (25 February 1861 – 30 March 1925 which postulates the existence of an objective intellectually Eastern philosophy refers very broadly to the various philosophies of Asia, including Indian philosophy, Chinese philosophy, Persian Western philosophy is a term that refers to philosophical thinking in the Western or Occidental world, as distinct from Eastern or Oriental philosophies Theology is the study of a god or the gods from a religious perspective The early writings of Raymond Armin contain many ideas and concepts known from the works of G. I. Gurdjieff, such as The Ray of Creation, the Five Centres and Laws. George Ivanovich Gurdjieff (Գեորգի Գյուրջիև Γιώργος Γεωργιάδης Георгий Иванович Гюрджиев (or Gurdjiev) January The Ray of Creation is an Esoteric cosmology which was taught by G In GI Gurdjieff 's Fourth Way teaching also known as The Work centers or brains refer to separate apparatuses within a being that dictate its specific For PD Ouspensky's book titled 'The Fourth Way' see Fourth Way (book.
Personal development
It is deemed that the human continues to spiritually evolve. The levels of human existence stretch from the physical to mental, emotional and higher and a person can develop to higher levels of consciousness by changes in their behaviour and through repetitive practice.
Every person can become self-determined in how they will form themselves up and if a person wishes to develop, they must expect to work consistently to succeed.
What is meant by personal development? The aim in this is not to necessarily find a conclusive answer but more to extend the mind into the possibilities of personal development. The human is a complex system with millions of interacting, intricate parts. It is deeply integrated with its environment and is therefore not necessarily a simple thing to understand.
Because personal development is considered as specific to the human system - it is completely unbiased in terms of race or creed. All people everywhere can consider the question of personal development equally because we all inherit the same basic human model from birth.
Practices
Exercises include mental and physical conditioning, reasoning, meditation and contemplation. They are designed to regulate and develop the different functional levels of the human system. Many exercises are designed to promote understanding of oneself and of others; and then there are exercises of a more fun nature designed to release stress.
Another ingredient is to seek understanding in order to change the conduct of one's life to come into greater harmony with the higher, spiritual, self. There is, however, no ideal of asceticism or otherworldliness – spirituality is to be realised through rather than at the cost of ordinary, human life in the world.
Offshoots
There are several charities whose activities are inspired by the Emin philosophy, as well as independent organisations and companies offering courses on a commercial basis, that draw on Emin concepts and practices. These include:
Blue Rose Wellness
An Emin/Template center of spiritual healing, located in Brier, Washington state, USA. Brier is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. Washington ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
Position Purple
A company offering a combination of physical and mental training to individuals and companies.
The Ruby Care Foundation
An Emin/Template charity group concerned with grief and loss management
Books
Emin and Template publications
Various books have been published in limited editions. They include:
- The trilogy [1] [2] of Leo's writings:
- The Blue Book Writings (Leo's poetry) [5]
- Towards Yourself (Leo's sayings) (Leo, Sayings of Leo: Towards Yourself. London: Cobwebs Press, 1978. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) )
- Toir.
- The Tear by John Turner, Eminent Productions Limited 2003. [6] ISBN 1-874717-06-0.
- The Beacon of Hope by Marion Verweij, Eminent Productions Limited 2002. [7] ISBN 1-874717-05-2.
- A new Template of Human Qualities for the Future Bound Scientist by Anne Marmenout, Eminent Productions Limited. [8] ISBN 1-874717-03-6.
Books inspired by the Template
- The Seven Steps of Spiritual Intelligence by Richard A. Bowell, Boston, Nicholas Brealey Publishing 2004 ISBN 1-85788-344-6. The back of the title page reads: This book has been derived from and inspired by the philosophical writings and researches of Leo Armin under the title of the "Template".
Books by outside observers
- The New Believers: Sects, Cults and Alternative Religions by David V. Barrett, (Cassell Illustrated, a division of the Octopus Publishing Group) 2003 ISBN 1-84403-040-7. David V Barrett is a British Author who has written on religious and Esoteric topics 544 Pages. Barrett addresses issues such as why and how people join alternative religions.
- Spying in Guruland: Inside Britain’s Cults by William Shaw, (Fourth Estate, London, England) (distributed by Trafalgar Square, N. William Shaw works as a journalist and writer in the US and in the UK. Pomfret, VT 05053), 1994 ISBN 1-85702-329-3. Shaw, a freelance journalist working under cover, attended various religious groups, and recounts his experiences. Chapter two, "Leo and the Maze" describes a series of introductory meetings in an Emin group in London, and discusses some of the controversies that surrounded the Emin during the early 1980s. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. The book is predominantly negative in tone.
- Despair and Deliverance – private salvation in contemporary Israel by Benjamin Beit-Hallahmi, State University of New York 1992 ISBN 0-7914-1000-5. Benjamin Beit-Hallahmi (בנימין בית-הלחמי is a professor of Psychology at the University of Haifa, Israel The book analyzes various religious groups in Israel from a psychological and sociological perspective, among them the Israeli branch of the Emin. The discussion of Emin beliefs and practices draws primarily on writings from the mid 1970s that members of the Template Network would consider obsolete. This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970.
External links
- Emin web site
- The Template Network
- The Template Network, Germany
- Feminenza - an international women's group
- Topaz Magazine
- the Centre website of the Template Foundation in Barnet, England
- Blue Rose Wellness
- The Ruby Care Foundation
- Position Purple
- Movement in light.
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