Frequently asked questions

Yes, the Library itself will always be free to browse and explore. Additionally, when you create a free account, you unlock access to the works we’ve been able to make available. LightEn is a registered charity, and we will never sell your data, share it, or use it for any commercial purpose.

Every work has been nominated by a member of our LightEn team or network for the depth and endurance of its wisdom, and its potential to support genuine transformation. Each nomination goes through an extensive review process carried out by our team of practitioners, scholars, and seekers, each bringing their own worldview and lived experience to the decision. We aim for a tightly curated library rather than an exhaustive one, signposting to a diversity of approaches and traditions.

For any works we have permission to make available, you can access the full text or audio, save it for offline reading, and highlight passages that resonate with you – all within your account. You cannot download a work as a file, copy it in full, or use it commercially. This is what allows us to provide free access whilst giving authors and publishers confidence in how their work is held, so that we can welcome more works into the Library over time.

The works in our Library span centuries and cultures, and we believe the wisdom they carry is timeless. Occasionally, an author expresses views on topics such as race, gender, or sexuality, or uses language that reflects personal bias or the attitudes of their time. We choose to still include such works because we believe their essential wisdom transcends those limitations, and we trust our readers to bring their own discernment. This is part of what we call our “Wisdom in Context” approach. LightEn unequivocally endorses love, equity, and freedom for all – whatever your path, you are warmly welcomed here.

Some works are focused on healing and wellbeing, and we’re glad to make that wisdom available, but nothing in the Library is intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We always encourage you to seek guidance from a qualified professional where needed and as is right for you.

If you come across something you believe we’ve got wrong – whether it’s a concern about content, or you’re a rights-holder wanting to be in touch – please contact us at library-of-light@light-en.org.

We use your account details to sign you in and sync your library. For more detail, see our privacy policy.

As custodians of the TSEW Library, we’re in the process of digitising this historic collection and reviewing its contents from a copyright perspective. Our aim is to make as much of this library freely available online as copyright allows. When we have a launch date for the TSEW website, we will share that information here.

Our Centres host curated, invitation-only gatherings for leaders, practitioners, and those in service to humanity, rather than general public events or bookings. This lets us shape each gathering with real care and intention. If a path to participate opens up, it tends to happen naturally through LightEn’s existing networks and partnerships.

As a small team with a focused programme of existing partnerships and initiatives, we are not currently able to receive unsolicited proposals for either Centre.

The North Carolina Center is operated by LightEn US, a US non-profit organisation with 501(c)(3) status.

At LightEn, we recognise the potential of artificial intelligence to expand access to knowledge, connect ideas, and support learning. We also believe that its development and use call for care, responsibility, and discernment. Our work is grounded in the understanding that knowledge and wisdom are not the same. While technology can help us access information and explore different perspectives, wisdom develops through awareness, direct experience, reflection, and how we choose to live. We believe AI should support human inquiry, not replace independent thought, personal discernment, or the relationships through which we learn and grow. This understanding guides our approach to the Library of Light. We use AI to help people discover relevant books, teachings, and passages from our curated collection, while keeping the purity of original sources and the voices of their authors at the centre of the experience. Our AI Librarian is designed to help people find material for their own exploration, rather than provide spiritual answers or interpretations on their behalf. As technology continues to evolve, we remain committed to using it thoughtfully, with transparency, respect for the integrity of the teachings we share, and an awareness of both its possibilities and limitations. Ultimately, we believe technology is most valuable when it serves humanity and supports our capacity to live with greater consciousness, wisdom, and love.