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Temple of the People

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Built in 1923 by Los Angeles architect Theodor Eisen, the Blue Star Memorial Temple building was built and named in honor of Francia La Due (aka as Blue Star), the first Guardian in Chief of the Temple of the People (not to be confused with the Peoples Temple / Jim Jones).

The Temple is built on mathematical lines and geometrical symbolism. The building is surrounded by white pillars that support the roofs triangular shape which symbolizes the heart and the Unity of all Life. High above, the windows symbolize the Divine Light that comes from above. The building has seven doors symbolizing the key number of the Universe, 7 colors of light, 7days of the week. The inside dimensions and angles of the building are multiples of 7.

The Temple of the People is located in the small township of Halcyon. Halcyon was founded in 1903 by Dr. William H. Dower and Francia LaDue who left New York, heading west with the goal of establishing a non-denominational Temple based on Theosophy which began in 1898 in Syracuse, New York. People from around the world came to be treated for drug addiction, tuberculosis, alcoholism and other disorders.

The Temple teachings are rooted in Theosophy, a blend of religious beliefs of East and West, recognizing the value, importance and self responsibility of each individual.
They follow the Golden Rule. The teachings also have a deep connection to American Indian Culture and honor the contribution of Hiawatha and the League of the Six Nations to history of our current government.

The Halcyon Temple is the International Headquarters with a membership reaching across the world, with Temple groups in the United Kingdom, France and Germany.

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