Who We Are and What Is Our Mission

In the tropical forests and shrubs, one can witness the wonder of different species of trees growing together, embracing each other as if they are but one tree. The Palmyra palm, the Bo tree, the Banyan tree, the Tamarind tree, and the Magosa tree exemplify this botanical symbiosis. These trees do not attach themselves to each other as parasites, but independently draw from nature’s resources to sustain themselves while allowing the others to do the same. Each grows and thrives according to its nature and permits the others to do the same. Their tight embraces provide the strength to withstand gales and floods. This botanical paradigm is a potent lesson from nature, creation, or God, illustrating unity amidst diversity.

If this botanical paradigm is translated into the different spheres of human life—such as social, political, cultural, economic, and religious—what would happen? Social, political, and religious symbiosis in nations historically and traditionally endowed with diverse societies would nurture peace, justice, solidarity, and amity. Therefore, symbiosophy should be the philosophy of societal life in any nation with pluralistic human societies.

The symbiosophy logo, depicted in the top left-hand corner, illustrates communal binding among different religious symbols, promoting a sense of unity that brings forth a greater image. The primary aim of symbiosophy is to emphasize the need for unification among all races and religions to bring peace to nations torn by ethnic and religious war and violence. Although the scope of this philosophy is focused on Sri Lanka, it can be applied to any nation or community divided by sectarian violence.

With love for the founder, Rev. Dr. Rex Marian Pius Joseph, who envisioned and pioneered this philosophy, we continue this mission to foster unity and peace.