The
Temple of Isis is a legally recognized church
in California established in June of 1996. We honor the Goddess Isis,
who equates with Mother Earth, and has been worshipped longer than any
other deity known on this planet.
In
honoring Isis we honor
the earth, recognizing the peril of this time, given the amount of
pollution, destruction of endangered species and violence between
countries and each other. We seek to establish harmony, caring, and
love among all people by gently pointing the way to a more feminine
perspective. We have no dogma, but prefer what may humorously be called
catma, a kind of freedom and independence in thought stemming from the
ancient wisdom of Egypt.
We
generally follow the
principles of the Fellowship of Isis, out of which our temple was born.
The FOI was established by Lady Olivia Robertson and her brother at
Clonegal Castle, Enniscorthy, Ireland, which has thousands of members
in over 80 countries. Those who are members of the FOI are connected
only by their love for the Goddess as each practices in whatever way
they wish. The idea is to create balance by incorporating the feminine
in deity. We all need the nurturing, forgiveness, and compassion that
the Great Mother provides, as we seek to integrate and strengthen both
our lunar and solar qualities. Those who become Priestesses and Priests
of Isis, within this Temple, pledge to honor all life and commit to
help the earth and her people's not only for her preservation but to
bring to our lives and the lives of future generations more light and
wisdom.
If you are interested in
being part of the Temple of Isis, we would welcome your commitment. We
are hoping to create a spiritual community of like-minded people who
can live by the Laws of Maat, the ancient Egyptian Goddess of Truth.
The Temple of Isis is located at Isis Oasis Sanctuary, on 10 beautiful
acres in Geyserville, California. The actual Temple is always open for
private meditation time. The sanctuary has a pool, spa, sauna, aviaries
of birds and endangered cats which are bred here, plus a sacred 500
year old fir tree. Isis Oasis serves also as a site for weddings and
ceremony.
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