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The Unity of Being

The Unity of Being

“The man of wisdom will never allow himself to be caught up in any one form or belief, because he is wise unto himself”

Muhyiddin Ibn ’Arabi (1165-1240)

A collection of writings, reflections and media for those who seek to develop and refine their own spiritual taste without adopting a formalized belief system.

The Unity of Being is the principle underlying all existence.

Our book, The Unity of Being, explores the understanding that all existence is an expression of One Absolute Reality. Through the book, essays and recorded talks, Steven Henson invites readers to investigate consciousness, self-knowledge and spiritual realization without adopting a formal belief system.

If you are new to this exploration, begin with the essay “The Unity of Being—some considerations” on the Essays page. It introduces the central principle underlying these writings. For a fuller exploration, visit Book & Kindle to discover The Unity of Being—The Science of Consciousness.

It has been said that there are more ways to God than there are pebbles on the beach. Whilst the major religions and serious belief systems prescribe particular ways of reaching Oneness, this site does not seek to prescribe another. It is concerned with the principles underlying the search and with the reality that each person has the potential to realize the truth for themselves. Its purpose is to offer a core understanding of our situation by which each may clarify and focus their own search for Meaning.