Bogonism

What is Bogonism?

Bogonism is a philosophical system dedicated to finding meaning in life and minimizing suffering in the universe. It has no specific theological ties and may be practiced in conjunction with any other belief system, so long as its core principles are not infringed upon.

Bogonism is named for and draws inspiration from the life of Bogon, a fictional holy man who lived and died on the island of Bogosia. Bogon provides an example that cannot be matched. This was a man so selfless that he came into being and immediately blinked out of existence, the energy and matter that made up his body being immediately dispersed to meet the needs of the life around him.

This is the example by which Bogonists live; that one should put the well being of other things above one’s own well being. This notion is a constant throughout Bogonism; that to be perfectly good, one must destroy oneself for the well-being of others. It is understood that no human can achieve this perfection, and as such no person is obligated to attempt to do so in full. It is an ideal that one should always strive for, to achieve its ends and be true to its intention to the best of one’s ability.

The Six Pillars of Bogonism

1. Engaging with the holy texts
2. Annual pilgrimage to the holy sites
3. Prayer/meditation 3 times daily
4. The giving of alms
5. Dedicating 30 minutes daily to learning
6. Taking the vow to do no harm