Unified Path of Light (Synphotodosism)
The Unified Path of Light (UPL), or Synphotodosism, is “the way of coming together in light”: a spiritual framework blending diverse principles towards enlightenment, unity, and ethical living.
This is the canonical text of the religion, arranged in five parts. It begins from the founding paper by Giovanni S. Salvador and grows from there.
Where to begin
New here? Read Purpose and the ten Core Beliefs: together they take a few minutes and say what UPL holds. Then see how UPL speaks to its followers, which lists the few things it asks without exception, and try one practice, such as a gratitude affirmation.
Contents
- FoundationsWhere the Unified Path of Light comes from, what its name means, why it exists, and the ten core beliefs everything else builds on.
- DoctrineWhat the Unified Path of Light teaches about God and the universe, the enlightened figures it honours, the soul's journey, and ethical development.
- Practices and RitualsThe spiritual practices of the Unified Path of Light: gratitude, prayer, meditation and sacred texts from many traditions, freely chosen.
- Way of LifeHow the teachings are lived: in the family, in community, in care for the Earth, in health, and in lifelong learning.
- ContextWhere the Unified Path of Light sits among other traditions, the conclusion of the founding paper, and its references.