New Zealand Odyssey: Higher Thought Temple, Union Street, Auckland

'New Zealand Odyssey', published in 1989 by Heinemann, was authored by Don Donovan (who did the text and illustrations) and Euan Sarginson, who did the photography and design. In this series of blog posts, I will publish some of my drawings.

This odd little building stands out from undistinguished neighbours in an equally undistinguished part of Auckland; it's at a junction of roads where most motorists would spend their time waiting for the traffic lights to change rather than studying the architecture. I drew it in 1987, it's still there.

The Higher Thought Centre was (is?) a non-denominational church, set up to enable all people to study the principles of religion - all religions -  free from restrictions or spiritual dogma. It's a pity its principles are not more widely practised; to my mind religion has caused more misery in the world than just about anything else.

© DON DONOVAN
donovan@ihug.co.nz