Universal Great Brotherhood

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The Universal Great Brotherhood is a worldwide cultural organization, having branches in more than 22 countries, with its main office located in Caracas, Venezuela. Its 22 Universal By-Laws are legally registered in each one of the countries where it is established. It is registered with the U.N. (United Nations)as an NGO (non-governmental organization). The Universal Great Brotherhood or U.G.B, is also listed with said organization under the Unesco Charter and under ECOSOC, and collaborates with their educational programs. It is not a sectarian or a political organization. The motto of the UGB is Tolerance, Truth and Peace.

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This Organization was founded by the French philosopher, Dr. Serge Raynaud de la Ferriere, January 18,1948. Its main objective is to bring together Science, Art, and Religion, for the purpose of intellectual improvement as well as spiritual education; it plans to accomplish this by the alliance of global religions, organizations, and philosophies. This includes all Humanitarian, Scientific, Artistic, Esotericand Initiatic Societies.

The goals of this Institution can be summed up as the following: to unite people regardless of belief, nationality, gender and economic status, who wish to work towards the transcendence of the Spirit. The UGB's intention is to establish Peace in the heart of men, all over the world, in order to realize a Universal Brotherhood/Sisterhood.

The Universal Great Brotherhood contributes towards social well being and community service with: Literacy Campaigns, Clinics, Libraries, Ecological Sports Clubs, Recreational, Theatrical and Artistic Presentations, Counseling and Support Groups, Initiatic Schools, Spiritual Sanctuaries or Retreats, Nutrition Classes, YogaClasses, Temples for Meditation, Teachings on Comparative Religions, Sciences, Art, Philosophy, Metaphysics, Esoterism, Psychology etc.

The organization is now entering the 58th year since it's foundation. It is working worldwide for the union and harmony of all people through Truth, Tolerance and Peace.

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This article was written by Evelyn Gil, a member of the New York Chapter of the UGB since 1972, and Francesco Suria of the Norway Chapter, member since 1980. The web page below was created by both parties. This article was proof-read and edited by Samadhi Rodriguez, a member of the New York Chapter of the UGB, since 1974.

External links

http://www.aquarius-studiesenter.no/e/books.htm

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