by Entelecheia Occasionally I see discussions as to what extent Thelema is Christian or anti-Christian. It’s a reasonable question to ask. Aleister Crowley was a member of the Golden Dawn, which incorporates esoteric Christianity into its degrees. Some of this Rosicrucian symbolism is retained in Crowley’s own magical orders. He referred
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Occultism With a Side of Salt: A Podcast
Editor's Note: Thelemic Union has no connection to the Occultism With a Side of Salt podcast. As an organization, we seek to promote the philosophy and magick of Thelema. Thelemic Union therefore occasionally will help bring attention to the efforts of contemporary Thelemites to spread Thelemic viewpoints. We do not
Prophetic Speech and Silence: My Journey with The Comment
by Entelecheia When I first encountered Crowley and Thelema, I had very little appreciation for the Comment to Liber AL vel Legis. My background was in pragmatic dharma, where exalted experiences and even spiritual awakenings are more commonplace and are discussed more openly than in other forms of spirituality. As far
10 Myths about True Will in Thelema
A Body for Children is a Body for All: Further Thoughts on Children in Thelema
by Contemplatrix Upon reading "Our Sacred Duty: On The Accommodation Of Families And Inclusion Of Children In The O.T.O.", I was surprised to learn that there are bodies that are not universally (with the obvious exception of initiations) family-friendly. It would strike me as counter-productive to any goals of growth to
The Accommodation of Families and Inclusion of Children in the Broader Context of Thelema
by James Gordon Frater Parrhesia recently wrote on "Our Sacred Duty: On The Accommodation Of Families And Inclusion Of Children In The O.T.O." I think this is a solid article and well worth reading. The list of points under "Children in the Order" bears strong consideration and presents some good ideas, and
Our Sacred Duty: On the Accommodation of Families and Inclusion of Children in the OTO
By Frater Parrhesia Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. In the article "An Order for Families," Frater Beto Cuervo reminds members of the OTO that Aleister Crowley intended the Order to prioritize the accommodation of families and their children: "Crowley wanted children to be born and raised
There’s Nothing Special About Meditation
by Vincent St. Clare Zazen Meditation Eihei Dōgen (also known as Dōgen Kigen, 1200 – 1253), the founder of the Buddhist school of Sōtō Zen in Japan, and one of the most important and influential Zen masters, preached the omnipresence of Buddha-nature (tathāgatagarbha)—that Buddha-nature, one’s true and enlightened nature, is present and
On Swami Vivekananda’s Philosophy of Yoga and its prevalence in Crowley’s Thelema
Crowley’s New Aeon and Today’s Aspirant
by Harmony Pax Crowley's New Aeon A few months ago, my friend and I decided to join a magical meetup. While discussing interesting topics, I noticed that some people there were talking about shedding the old aeon, which contained world prophets such as Krishna, Buddha, Jesus and Muhammad. The new aeon is
