ABOUT US
Founded in 2020, Pathway of the Essene has been a lifetime in the making. Officially established in the new year, January 2021, marks a commitment in time to share with the world the accumulation of knowledge and to invite others to continue learning and growing in the path of our forefathers the Essene.
Our ministry focuses on the Heavenly Father, Earthly Mother and the Holy Angels. Our bodies are our Temple, and we do not intake death or dead ("negative") energy into our bodies, as this would prevent us from being able to commune with our Heavenly Father.
We recognize Yeshua ("Jesus") as Yeshua Mashiach ben David, the Book of Enoch, the Tanach, the Book of Matisyahu (Matthew), The Essene Gospel of Peace (4 Books) and the Dead Sea Scrolls (reference). We adopt a lifestyle that is a loose form of Judaism, our Sabbath and festivals are set to the Enocian calendar but this is in coordination with the common Gregorian calendar the world uses.
OUR VISION
To build a community here on Earth as we wait upon the Lord, observing the Essene pathway through daily communion and the quiet work of building the Holy Temple within our own bodies. In this path we seek peace, reverence for life, and harmony with all creation.
OUR COMMUNITY
Our community is located in central Mn, made up of local families. Our ministry is located in a rural area, making it very easy to connect with our Earthly Mother.
WHAT WE DO
Pathway of the Essene is a ministry that is focused on building a strong safe community, fortifying the home and health of those around us, and supporting families in the Central Lakes area!
Statement of Faith
The Essene Pathway is a spiritual fellowship devoted to restoring the ancient wisdom and practices associated with the Essene tradition. We seek to live in harmony with the Heavenly Father, the Earthly Mother, and all creation while preparing our hearts and lives for the Kingdom of God.
Those who walk this pathway commit themselves to spiritual discipline, reverence for life, and the cultivation of the Holy Temple within the body.
1. The Heavenly Father
We believe in the Heavenly Father, the Creator and sustainer of all life, whose wisdom and presence guide those who seek righteousness, truth, and spiritual understanding.
Through prayer, meditation, and daily communion, we seek to align our lives with the divine will and to grow in spiritual awareness and humility before God.
2. The Body as the Holy Temple
We believe that the human body is the Holy Temple given to us by the Heavenly Father.
Caring for this temple through purity, natural living, and spiritual discipline is an important expression of our faith.
Followers of the Essene pathway strive to keep the body undefiled by harmful substances and practices that weaken the spirit or damage the physical temple entrusted to us.
3. The Earthly Mother and Creation
We believe that the Earthly Mother—creation itself—is sacred and worthy of reverence and care.
The natural world provides nourishment, healing, and spiritual insight. Plants, trees, animals, and the elements of nature are part of the living creation through which the Heavenly Father sustains life.
We therefore seek to walk gently upon the earth, respecting the balance of nature and living in harmony with the world around us.
4. The Tree of Life
We believe in the Tree of Life, Eitz Chaim, as a symbol of the sacred relationship between humanity and creation.
Trees were once regarded as brothers to mankind, providing shelter, nourishment, and healing. We honor the wisdom of the natural world and seek to preserve it with gratitude and humility.
5. Communion and Spiritual Discipline
The Essene pathway emphasizes daily communion with God and creation. Through prayer, meditation, study, and acts of service we seek to strengthen the spirit and cultivate inner transformation.
Spiritual growth requires discipline, humility, and a willingness to continually refine the inner life so that the Holy Temple within may become a dwelling place for divine presence.
6. Community and Fellowship
We believe in building a community of believers who support one another in spiritual growth, compassion, and righteous living.
The Essene Pathway is intended to be a fellowship of individuals seeking truth, wisdom, and harmony as we await the fulfillment of God's purposes on Earth.
7. Reverence for Life and the Path of Peace
We believe that all life is sacred and worthy of respect.
Because the Earthly Mother is sacred creation and the body is the Holy Temple entrusted to us, we seek to live in peace and avoid violence toward mankind, the natural world, and ourselves.
For this reason, followers of the Essene Pathway do not participate in war or activities that bring destruction to creation, pollute the earth, or expose the body to harmful substances that defile the Holy Temple.
8. Our Calling
Our calling is to build a faithful and peaceful community here on Earth as we wait upon the Lord—observing the Essene pathway, keeping our daily communions, and building the Holy Temple within our bodies.
Through reverence, discipline, and compassion, we seek to walk in harmony with God, with one another, and with all creation.
Rule of Life
Those who walk the Essene Pathway seek not only to believe rightly, but to live in harmony with the Heavenly Father, the Earthly Mother, and all creation.
The following principles guide the daily life of those who follow this path.
Daily Communion - Followers of the Essene pathway seek daily communion with the Heavenly Father through prayer, meditation, and reflection. Morning and evening are set aside for quiet spiritual discipline, gratitude, and alignment with the divine will.
Care of the Holy Temple - The body is regarded as the Holy Temple entrusted to us by the Creator. We therefore strive to nourish and care for it through natural living, wholesome foods, clean water, rest, and spiritual discipline. Practices that defile or weaken the temple are avoided.
Harmony with the Earthly Mother - Creation is sacred and worthy of reverence. We seek to walk gently upon the earth, respecting plants, animals, water, and the living world that sustains life. Whenever possible we choose ways of living that preserve the health of the land and protect the balance of nature.
The Path of Peace - Those who follow the Essene pathway seek to live in peace with all people and all living things. Violence, destruction, and participation in riots or war stand contrary to the reverence for life and creation that we are called to uphold.
Fellowship and Service - The Essene Pathway encourages community and fellowship among those seeking spiritual growth. Acts of kindness, service, and hospitality strengthen the bonds of community and reflect the compassion taught by the Heavenly Father.
Preparation of the Heart - Above all, those who walk this path seek to cultivate humility, wisdom, and purity of heart while preparing themselves spiritually for the fulfillment of God’s purposes. The work of the Essene pathway begins within, as the Holy Temple is built in the heart and life of each individual.
About the Journey
Thank you for inquiring further! If you made it this far down the page, you have a spirit seeking answers and for that I honor you and your search. May the Heavenly Father guide your path to where you find pools of wisdom to drink from.
Here are my personal recommendations:
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First and foremost, you need to have an understanding of the political temperature of Yeshua's time and how things happen in a country you may not be familiar with. This was a thesis compiled and I originally crosschecked it at my first reading and found no errors personally. This book is a solid foundation in understanding the beginnings of the Church and the separation of Judaic thought from followers of Yeshua. This book alone will answer a plethora of questions you may have of mainstream Christianity. The Conflict of the Church and The Synagogue Publisher: Macmillan Pub Co (June 1, 1969), Language: English, ISBN-10: 0689701519, ISBN-13: 978-0689701511
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Next, I would encourage you to read the Torah, from the Tanach.
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Then, the Hebrew version of Matthew, it can be found here.
After that, I would then suggest a copy of The Essene Gospel of Peace (Books 1-4)
Another good book to read is the Book of Enoch (any version would be fine, there are three compiled into one, you can find that one here.)
If you are over 40, a reading of the Kabbala should be started, so your understanding deepens. Once you have completed reading at least a basic overview of the Kabbalh, such as The Essential Kabbalah: The Heart of Jewish Mysticism ISBN:0062511637, this gives a simple look and feel of what the entire works encapsulate.
Hopefully those will give you a renewed perspective and refresh your enthusiasm, no matter where it takes you, I wish you a peaceful journey.
Here are some personal recommendations for setting up your home and kitchen up:
This is the backbone of our style of eating. "Clean eating", meaning no (or very few) processed/refined foods- the Mediterranean focuses on vegetable, grains with addition of fish and egg. As a member of Essene, we do not consume blood- meaning no land animal meat (pork, beef, lamb, buffalo, goat, etc)- the Mediterranean allows some poultry but mostly fish or eggs. If you personally choose to add in poultry occasionally, please be sure to kosher the cuts of meat, ensuring the life blood is no longer present. Same process for fish and egg, check all eggs for bloodspots before cooking (*see Kosher Kitchen guide).
While we do not promote the rigidity of Koshering (kashering) a private kitchen, the idea of separating milk and meat and koshering what we do eat is very important to observance of our beliefs. Specifically, eating only kosher animals (mainly fish and egg for the Essene members). The information in the link is very clear and easy to follow- a recommended read if you are unfamiliar with kosher kitchen/food requirements.
The Secret Life of Plants
A great connective book to open up the understanding that all energy is connected. We are just as much a part of plant and earth as they are of us. We are all created and share that thread of spirituality. ISBN 10: 0060915870
The Whole Man
Radionics - I am not promoting "new age" or "earth magic"... the field of radionics is directly correlating to the energy baics of man. Until we fully understand how we are created and what we are made of - we will be truly missing a part of the puzzle. The book Radionics & the Subtle Anatomy of Man ISBN:0850320895 is a great spring board into the lost theories and successes of treating man as an energy being. But I warn you, do not veer to the right or left, this field of study is often riddled with negative influences.