At its birth, an Akashic Temple begins creating a solid body of knowledge that connects the common mystical essence of philosophy, the sciences (both physical and social), and the Arts (i.e., world myth, literature, ritual, etc…), with the aim of incorporating diverse spiritual teachings into a single view.
The Sanskrit word, akasha, is understood to be a substance. The word itself is a combination of the Sanskrit words, a (towards), and kasa (to be visible, to appear). Hence, to put it simply, akasha is the stuff from which all is made as well as the vehicle that enables all that is observable to actually become observable [1], [2]. Akasha is simultaneously the smallest material element created from the astral world and The One, Eternal, and All-Pervading physical substance [3].
In the physical sciences, Akasha [akashic] is referred to as the "Akashic field," and is recognized by scientific researchers as the quantum state -- the fundamental energy and information-carrying field which informs all universes, past and present (collectively known as the "Metaverse") [3].
The Theosophical Society popularized the word akasha through the use of the phrase, "Akashic records," or "Akashic library," which refers to an ethereal library of all knowledge throughout the entirety of existence -- present, past, and future [1].
Therefore, The Akashic Temple is a symbol of the striving for the quintessential spiritual knowledge that exists in all cultures in all places throughout all time.
[1] Encyclopedic Theosophical Glossary, Update: Copyright © 1999 by Theosophical University Press.
[2] Indian Metaphysics and Epistemology by Karl H. Potter, Usharbudh Arya, Motilal Banarsidass Publications, 1977, p. 71. ISBN 8120803094
[3] "Science And The Akashic Field" by Ervin Laszlo. Ervin Laszlo, Ph.D. A former professor of philosophy, systems theory, and futures studies in the U.S., Europe, and the Far East. holder of the highest degree of the Sorbonne (the State Doctorate). He is the recipient of four honorary Ph.D.’s and numerous awards of distinction. He has twice been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. and is founder and president of the Club of Budapest and the General Evolution Research Group which are esteemed international "Think-tank" groups.
