Universal White Brotherhood

"Universal" refers to humans' ability to understand universal concepts about life. It speaks to the idea that people can expand their consciousness through concepts that extend beyond any one person or group. "White" refers to "the highest spiritual symbol, which is the synthesis of all colors, being the manifestations of the soul's virtues". "Brotherhood" is meant to indicate that the UWB's teachings are for every human, regardless of community, religion, or group. The Universal White Brotherhood believes that their cult is for everyone so that they can expand their consciousness and embrace a virtuous spirituality. == History ==

In 1904, Deunov moved to Sofia, Bulgaria. He began holding weekly Sunday lectures, which continued until he died in 1944. The so-called school of the UWB was opened in 1922. In France, the cult achieved notability in the media in 1971. The 1995 and 1999 reports established by the Parliamentary Commission on Cults in France, as well as the 1997 reports issued by the Parliamentary Inquiry Commission in Belgium listed the group as a cult. After Bulgaria's fall of communism in 1989, UWB was recognized as a religious sect. == Pilgrimage ==

Every year, some members make a pilgrimage to the Rila Mountains in Bulgaria in August, where they perform paneurhythmy together to celebrate the new year. Shared lunches, lectures and concerts are also held. ==References==