The Fellowship of Friends
Discovering Oneself in Every Moment
About The Fellowship of Friends
Throughout the forty years since its founding, the Fellowship of Friends has actively developed and refined the philosophy of its founder, Robert Earl Burton. Inspired by the teachings of George Gurdjieff and Peter Ouspensky, Burton created the Fellowship and Apollo to teach the principle of being “present,” an ideal state of being wherein one’s mind is clear of all distractions, including those of its own making. It is in this state that a person becomes his or her truest, purest self.
From Apollo, established at Oregon House, California, the teaching of the Fellowship of Friends has expanded to over fifty centers around the world, and an initial exploration of its principles can be found in Burton’s 1991 book, Self-Remembering. The Fellowship strongly believes that spiritual growth is a challenge best met with the company and guidance of like-minded individuals, however, and students at their centers gather regularly for meetings, study sessions, and the cultivation of artistic expression, such as through Apollo’s choir, orchestra, and theater group.
While the primary principle of the Fellowship of Friends is one of personal spiritual enrichment, its members are by no means isolated from the troubles of others. The Fellowship’s work includes making active contributions to community and charitable organizations, including the DOH Fire Department, the American Red Cross, and several food bank programs such as the Yuba-Sutter Gleaners Foodbank, Marysville Catholic Food Bank, and Foothill Food Pantry.
From Apollo, established at Oregon House, California, the teaching of the Fellowship of Friends has expanded to over fifty centers around the world, and an initial exploration of its principles can be found in Burton’s 1991 book, Self-Remembering. The Fellowship strongly believes that spiritual growth is a challenge best met with the company and guidance of like-minded individuals, however, and students at their centers gather regularly for meetings, study sessions, and the cultivation of artistic expression, such as through Apollo’s choir, orchestra, and theater group.
While the primary principle of the Fellowship of Friends is one of personal spiritual enrichment, its members are by no means isolated from the troubles of others. The Fellowship’s work includes making active contributions to community and charitable organizations, including the DOH Fire Department, the American Red Cross, and several food bank programs such as the Yuba-Sutter Gleaners Foodbank, Marysville Catholic Food Bank, and Foothill Food Pantry.
Fellowship of Friends
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