Capitalism, Magick and the Law of Thelema

- January 24, 2021January 24, 20215

by Tino Navarra Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. The Law of Thelema and Thelemic values stand diametrically opposed to Capitalism. Therefore, it also stands against all forces and tributaries that nourish and support Capitalism, whose deliberate fabrication, orchestration and execution saw to its inception and see

Thelema as a Path of Erotic Liberation

- December 27, 2020December 27, 20208

by Entelecheia Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. This article represents an attempt to interpret Thelema as a coherent path of spiritual liberation. This reconstruction resolves two problems of Thelema interpretation, what I have called the Coherence Problem and the Liberation Problem. I also believe it is

A Letter Concerning the Limits of Tolerance & Freedom of Speech in Thelema

- December 13, 2020December 13, 20204

by Frater Parrhesia Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. “Intolerance is evidence of impotence.”Crowley, Confessions The Law of Liberty This letter is a call to all Soldiers of Freedom, but primarily those who identify as Thelemites, and all those who aspire to accomplish the great work of abolishing the tyranny

The Thelemic Magician

- October 30, 20200

by IAO131 This article is an excerpt from the book Fresh Fever From the Skies: Collected Works of IAO131, a tome of over 700 pages on Thelemic philosophy and magick. What is a Magician? It is written, “Thou hast no right but to do thy will. Do that, and no other shall

Tradition & Eternity: Thelema, Christianity, and the Interior Order

- August 13, 2020August 14, 20207

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

- July 21, 2020July 21, 20204

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

- July 17, 2020July 17, 20201

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

The Accommodation of Families and Inclusion of Children in the Broader Context of Thelema

- May 4, 2020May 25, 20202

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

- April 27, 2020May 25, 202012

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

- April 21, 2020May 25, 20205

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