Eastern
The Way of the Wave
Explore the wave principle as a recurring pattern across nature, consciousness, geometry, and the creative process—and its connections to Walter Russell, Nikola Tesla, Buckminster Fuller, and older wisdom traditions.
THE UNIVERSAL ONE · 1926–2026
A once-in-a-century gathering. Join from anywhere.
The book that began a century-long conversation turns 100.
On September 19–20, four speakers gather at The Russell Museum to mark 100 years of The Universal One. Your $35 virtual ticket includes all four presentations live online and ongoing replay access after Homecoming.
Four live presentations · September 19–20Ongoing replay included
Get Your Virtual Ticket — $35
Watch live or later · Four presentations · Ongoing access
Join from anywhere. Access details are emailed after purchase.
Coming to Virginia? Attend the full Homecoming weekend — $100 →Attend in person — $100 →
Everything included with your virtual ticket.
Join all four Centennial presentations live online from The Russell Museum on September 19–20, with ongoing replay access after Homecoming.
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All four presentations
Every featured presentation in the Centennial program is included.
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Join live from anywhere
Watch the Saturday and Sunday program from your computer, tablet, or phone.
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Ongoing replay access
Return to any presentation whenever you are ready.
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Your household is welcome
One virtual ticket covers your household. Multiple devices are welcome.
One book. One century. A living conversation.
In 1926, Walter Russell published The Universal One. A century later, USP is bringing people together around the book, the questions it opened, and the work that continued through Walter and Lao Russell.
Across four presentations, speakers will explore its ideas through wave principles, mathematics and language, interpretations of physics, and coherence in everyday life.
Virtual access opens the Centennial gathering to those who cannot travel to Virginia.
Four presentations across two days.
Explore the Centennial through four distinct approaches to science, philosophy, language, and human coherence.
All presentation times are shown in Eastern Time (ET).
Program times are shown in Eastern Time and are subject to change. Registered attendees will be notified of material schedule updates.
Saturday, September 19
Eastern
The Architecture of the Universal One: Decoding the Mathematical Intelligence and Cosmic Logic of the Greek Language
Examine possible relationships between mathematical structure, the Greek language, and Walter Russell’s vision of a rhythmic and interconnected universe.
Sunday, September 20
Eastern
Galilean Variance: The Illusion of Re-Emissions
Consider an alternative interpretation of the invariance of light speed and what it may imply for conventional understandings of classical physics.
Eastern
Coherence as a Science of Living: Alignment with The Universal One
Explore how ideas of universal cosmology might be approached as a practical framework for coherence in everyday and collective life.
Your place inside the Centennial gathering.
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Purchase virtual access
Complete the secure $35 checkout through the USP Shopify store.
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Check your email
After purchase, Shopify automatically sends a confirmation email with your Zoom link to the email address used at checkout.
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Join live through Zoom
Follow the Zoom link to watch live on September 19–20. No Mighty Networks account is required.
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Return to the presentations
Every Homecoming ticket buyer receives ongoing replay access after the event.
VIRTUAL CENTENNIAL ACCESS
$35 USD
Watch every presentation live—and keep access afterward.
- Four featured presentations.
- Live online September 19–20.
- Ongoing replay access after Homecoming.
- One ticket covers your household.
- Multiple devices welcome.
- Zoom link in your automatic Shopify confirmation email.
Secure checkout · All ticket sales are final
ABLE TO JOIN US IN VIRGINIA?
Experience the full Homecoming weekend in Waynesboro.
Attend Homecoming in person at The Russell Museum from September 18–20. Your $100 ticket includes the Friday Welcome Reception, Saturday and Sunday programming, shared meals, and the Saturday sunset picnic on Afton Mountain. Ongoing replay access after Homecoming is included, too.
The Russell Museum
518 West Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980 Plan your visit with Visit Waynesboro
518 West Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980 Plan your visit with Visit Waynesboro
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$100 USD
Attend In Person — $100Questions before you join
What does the virtual ticket include?
Your $35 virtual ticket includes live online access to all four featured presentations on September 19–20 and ongoing replay access after Homecoming.
Is the Friday reception included online?
No. The Friday Welcome Reception is part of the in-person Homecoming experience. The virtual program begins Saturday.
When are the presentations?
Sessions take place Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20. All presentation times are shown in Eastern Time (ET).
Will replays be available?
Yes. Every Homecoming ticket buyer—virtual or in person—receives ongoing replay access after the event.
When do ticket sales close?
In-person space is limited—book early to secure your place. Ticket sales normally remain available through Sunday, September 20, unless USP changes this. In-person tickets may sell out sooner.
Can my household watch together?
Yes. One virtual ticket covers your household.
Can I use multiple devices?
Yes. Multiple devices are welcome with your household’s virtual ticket.
How do I watch virtually?
Purchase through the USP Shopify store. Your automatic confirmation email includes the Zoom link to watch live on September 19–20. No Mighty Networks account is required.
When do I receive the Zoom link?
After purchase, Shopify automatically sends a confirmation email with your Zoom link to the email address used at checkout.
Do I need a Mighty Networks account?
No. You do not need a Mighty Networks account to watch live. If you would like to go deeper, join USP’s free Mighty community to continue the conversation, connect with others, explore more USP material, and stay involved after Homecoming. The community is open to everyone, not just ticket holders.
Can I join from outside the United States?
Yes. Watch the September 19–20 program online through Zoom. All presentation times are shown in Eastern Time (ET).
What if I do not receive my email or have trouble accessing Homecoming?
Contact store@philosophy.org and include the name and email used during checkout.
Are tickets refundable?
All ticket sales are final.
What does the in-person ticket include?
The $100 in-person ticket covers September 18–20: the Friday Welcome Reception, Saturday and Sunday programming, shared meals, and the Saturday sunset picnic on Afton Mountain. Ongoing replay access after Homecoming is included, too.
Be part of the Centennial, wherever you are.
Join Homecoming 2026 live from The Russell Museum on September 19–20, then return to the presentations through the replay library.