Fall 2020 We want to share with you the processes we are going through to preserve Torkom's work in our new center. Our librarian has put together a small glimpse into the massive undertakings to organize and catalog the Torkom archives. Notes from our TSG Librarian: Torkom once said of his writing, “I noticed also …
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A Tree and Cactus Nursery — A call for prayers and support
I am still looking at the future with utmost joy, punctuated with “what next?” As anyone who has built anything knows, delay is the name of the game in any project. Where you least expect it, a delay comes up. But, despite all of this, we are seeing the land be transformed. The old property …
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The Earth Has Moved!
A fresh fragrance filled the air. Saturday morning was already getting very hot, at around 105 degrees, when Steve and I decided to go to the TSG land and look around. Our Contractor had reported to us the progress on the tree salvage and that the initial boxing was now complete. We wanted to see. …
Tree Nursery Started
Trees are being boxed and prepared for their temporary nursery home - July 2020. Dear Friends: The TSG Center building process is proceeding and finally we can see some actual, physical progress taking place. Our plant salvage team has trimmed all the trees that need to be saved and replanted. They are now boxed and …
Progress and New Renderings
Dear Friends: We are happy to give you a few updates on what has been taking place for the new TSG Center. The Design Team has been working to complete the design review process and start the city permitting process. They are almost done and we should, in the next few weeks, start some of …
The Science of Doing Good
There are Seven Higher Principles that inform the Ageless Wisdom Teachings. These seven principles also correspond with the seven ideals of the Living Building Challenge as shown below. Higher Principles Living Building Challenge JoyHealth and Happiness (promotes)FreedomEquity (renewable materials)StrivingEnergy (the renewable energy of the sun)ServiceWater (selfless giving water of life)RighteousnessMaterials (in tune with safe environment)GoodnessPlace …
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Energy Matters
Our new Center is being designed and built on the standards of The Living Building Challenge. The Living Building Challenge is a green building certification program and sustainable design framework that visualizes the ideal for the built environment. It uses the metaphor of a flower because the ideal built environment should function as cleanly and …
Working to Help Torkom’s Dreams Come True
Dear Friends & TSG Supporters, From November 1st to November 30th we celebrate two important milestones: Torkom’s 101st birthday and TSG Foundation’s 31st anniversary. This year, important developments have taken place. TSG Center for Spiritual Development We are now working on the design of our new Center on our newly-acquired eleven acres of gorgeous desert …
Celebrating Torkom – The Living Flame
This year, from November 1st to November 30th we celebrate two important milestones: Torkom’s 100th birthday and TSG Foundation’s 30th anniversary. In these pages, I would like to first share with you some of Torkom’s guidance that has shaped my thinking and my approach to this work. Then I would like to share a brief …
