Most people fall naturally into two camps – those who wish to rush through the Grades on the back of intellectual fervour, and those that feel the need to “internalise” the Grade, or perhaps feel some effect or expected change as confirmation before moving on. Both are in error to the discerning eye of anContinue reading “How Much Time – Grades, Study, Meditation”
Category Archives: (b) 0=0 Neophyte
Spelling of the N.Z. Temple Name
Dr Fuller and I have discussed this on a couple of occasions, and I don’t recall that we came up with a definitive answer – I will try and remember to raise it with him next time we talk. “Official” (typed rather than hand written) documents spell the word Thallasses, but also as Thalasses. WeContinue reading “Spelling of the N.Z. Temple Name”
The Sashes
Sashes have been used for a very long time in relation to the Mysteries – a purple sash or scarf was given to the Samothracian Initiates for example. In the Golden Dawn, two Sashes were used, one black, the other white. The association with the Pillars is an obvious one. The Smaragdum Thalasses utilised differentContinue reading “The Sashes”
The Order’s Method of Meditation
To the best of my knowledge, this has never been published before. It is an important technique that lays the foundation for more advanced workings in the Inner O. Done correctly, over several years, in combination with Ceremonial and Silence, it enables a two-way communication with one’s Soul. It is, in many respects, the MercuryContinue reading “The Order’s Method of Meditation”
Inside Whare Ra
While the inside of the Smaragdum Thalasses Vault has been shown on many occasions, I do not believe the inside of the Temple itself has been shown. I took this photo perhaps 15 years ago [circa 2002]. Whare Ra has been in private hands for many years, and the Temple space under the house isContinue reading “Inside Whare Ra”
