Gnostic Mass Heresy: Breaking OTO’s Binary Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Magick Thelemic Philosophy Thelemic Way of Life Thelemic Yoga September 8, 2020October 10, 202110 by Sibling AYIN Head of OTO: Gnostic Mass is from a Male Perspective At the 1996 O.T.O. Women's Conference, the Sovereign Patriarch/O.H.O. (Outer Head of the Order of Ordo Templi Orientis), Hymenaeus Beta XII°, decided to give his remarks on the topic of the Gnostic Mass. Of all the things in
Principles in Recovery and the Magical Formula IAO Thelemic Magick Thelemic Philosophy Thelemic Way of Life August 30, 2020October 10, 20213 by Tino Navarra Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. I suppose I should start by mentioning that the following essay is merely a conglomeration of my personal experiences, thoughts and opinions on the subject material. I’m writing this on behalf of my own recovery and curiosity, and
Thelema and the Ultraterrestrials Thelemic Magick Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Philosophy August 15, 2020October 10, 202114 by Marco Visconti My recent interest in the Hellier phenomenon has received its fair share of snarky comments from many Serious Thelemites™, especially as I kept discussing it publicly and even organised a well-attended online seminar on it during the months of lockdown. Even Thelemic Union, which keeps on providing decent
Tradition & Eternity: Thelema, Christianity, and the Interior Order Thelemic Philosophy Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Magick Thelemic Way of Life August 13, 2020October 10, 202110 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
Prophetic Speech and Silence: My Journey with The Comment Uncategorized Thelemic Magick Thelemic Philosophy July 21, 2020October 10, 20218 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 Thelemic Magick Thelemic Philosophy July 17, 2020October 10, 20212 by IAO131 Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. The concept of “True Will”, or simply “Will”, is fundamental to the Law of Thelema since our central tenet is “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law” (AL I:40), along with “Thou hast no right but
A Body for Children is a Body for All: Further Thoughts on Children in Thelema Thelemic Philosophy Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Way of Life May 5, 2020October 10, 20219 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 Thelemic Philosophy Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Magick Thelemic Way of Life May 4, 2020October 10, 20214 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 Thelemic Philosophy Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Way of Life April 27, 2020October 10, 202115 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 Thelemic Philosophy A.'.A.'. Thelemic Magick Thelemic Way of Life April 21, 2020October 10, 20215 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
