AGNI INSTITUTE

At the Agni Institute, our mission is to serve the common good by fostering a collective expansion of human consciousness. We are dedicated to the practical realization of the insights found in Agni Yoga, laboring to demonstrate their value through disciplined research and personal application.

We at the Institute organize and participate in various research programs to deepen understanding and practical application of the laws of nature. AI’s method is to drive self-cultivation and broadening of consciousness through education, exploration, exercise and refinement of the faculties of consciousness.

The Institute encourages individual and collective pursuit of technical skills in various evolving disciplines such as physics, biology, chemistry, engineering, materials research, astronomy, for instance. We believe the combination of eastern and western methods – disciplines of consciousness, critical thought and scientific methodology – when motivated by a sense of goodwill is capable of enhancing both.

Outreach and engagement with the public happen as a natural result of our program work. Thus, each participant actively involved in collectively sustaining and growing the organization has her or his own interests and research within the Institute. Collective efforts in Institute programs often engage such individuals on a project-by-project or task-by-task basis. And these efforts frequently more broadly engage other volunteers and participants. For instance, there are collaborative research programs in which participants working independently follow a defined method in carrying out some investigation as part of a collective effort. Each may contribute and share methods, data and findings that inform new understanding. Participation is not limited to any one physical region, is intended to be open-source and is anticipated to become global in scope.

Altogether this approach fosters a sense of personal responsibility, achievement and contribution, as well as strengthening a global community. We are all volunteers here, working collectively while each undergoes her or his own personal journey of self-transformation, self-discovery, and growth of consciousness.

Inspiration for research is motivated by concepts and suggestions drawn from the texts of Agni Yoga. As such we support the study of this collection of insights. Additionally investigations are not constrained to this specific school of thought but also may include explorations motivated by ethics and values in accord with those expressed in Agni Yoga.

From its various activities the Institute produces content such as papers, commentary, articles, books, audio media, videos, collaborative websites, technical research plans and build instructions, and social media.

Additionally we organize and engage in meditation retreats and practicums to support developing the skillof meditation as a means of understanding consciousness.