Introductory Course
We offer a 33 week introductory course in Gnosis. This course lays down the fundamental teachings of the Gnostic doctrine as taught by Master Samael Aun Wear, and offers an authentic esoteric grounding in the teachings, as well as the first stages of the practical work of meditation. Each class includes a lecture and a guided meditation. After the completion of the First Chamber program begins the Meditation Chamber program. After which we offer advanced classes.
Course Outline
1. Introduction to Gnosis
- What is Gnosis?
- The 4 Pillars - Science, Philosophy, Art and Religion
2. The Four Ways
- The Fakir - Order and discipline in life and the esoteric work
- The Monk - Devotion, prayer, developing the faculties of the heart
- The Yogi - Esoteric study and practice, self knowledge
- The 4th Way - The 'Straight and Narrow' The Esoteric path, or path to enlightenment
3. The Two Lines of Life
- The Being and the personality (the Spiritual and the Physical)
- Raising our level of Being
- Happiness and balance in life
4. Need and Greed
- Human needs, moderation
- The mechanism of sensation and satisfaction
5. Consciousness, Personality and the Animal Ego
- Consciousness - developing consciousness, our essential nature, direct mystical experience
- The many selves, or I's, dissolving the ego
- The false personality - thinking and living mechanically
6. The Human Machine & the Pluralized "I"
- 5 centres of the human machine - intellect, emotion, motor, instinct, sex
- The balance of the centres
7. The Three Cerebrums & How to Solve Problems
- How to relax, manage stress, and dissolve problems
- Balance in the mind, emotion and life
8. The Three Minds
- The Sensorial Mind - The mind of the 5 senses, the material mind
- Intermediate Mind - Mind of belief
- Interior mind - The vehicle of the Being, objective knowledge, imagination and intuition
- Faith and Belief
9. The Universal Mind
- The cosmic/universal mind
- The microcosmic or human mind
- "As above, so below", "The interior is the exterior"
- Imagination and will
- Mental epidemics, mental hygene
10. The Spatial Sense & The Fourth Dimension
- Intimate remembrance of the Being
- Multidimentional universe
- The 4th dimension, hyperspace
11. The Awakening of Consciousness
- Infinite possibilties of human consciousness
- The 4 states of consciousness
- Techniques and practices for the awakening of consciousness
12. Learning How to Listen
- Self remembering and relaxation
- Concentration
- Listening consciously
13. Return, Recurrence and Reincarnation
- The great machinery of nature, and its intelligent laws
- Destiny and fate
- Liberation from repetition in life and the mind
- Rhythm, order and balance
14. The laws of Karma and Dharma
- The law of cause and effect
- Types of karma
- Managing, paying and liberation from Karma
- Dharma
15. The Mysteries of Life and Death (I)
- Physical death and mystical death
- Energies of life and death
- Living in the moment
16. The Mysteries of Life and Death (II)
- The ray of death
- Angels of life and death
- The 4 worlds - Mineral (Infernos), Cellular (Physical), Molecular (Paradise), Electronic (Light)
17. Evolution, Involution, Revolution
- Transmigration of the soul
- The Wheel of Samsara
- The mechanics of nature
18. The Seven Rounds and Seven Races
- The creation of man and the world
- The authenitc history of our humanity and our race
- Lemuria, Atlantis etc
19. The Origin of the "I"
- The Kundabuffer organ and the fall of humanity
- The dissolution of the ego
- The sacred fire, the sacred serpent Kundalini
20. The Lunar Influence
- Influence of the moon
- The law of the pendulum
- Psychological moon
21. The Hidden Face of our Psychological Moon
- The visible and invisible sides of our psychology
22. Universal Sound
- The creative power of the word
- Energy, matter, vibration, movement and sound
- Mantras
23. The Seven Cosmos
- Absolute reality, Absolute Abstract Space
- The ray of creation
- The laws of 3 and 7
- Our place in creation
24. The Tree of Life
- Introduction to the Kabbalah
- The 10 Sepiroth and the 4 worlds
- The tree of life and the tree of knowledge
25. The Study of the Solar Man
- Esoteric development
- Creation of the solar/spiritual humanity
26. The Seven Types of Man
- Mechanical and conscious humanity
- Instinctive, emotional and intellectual human beings
- The balanced human being
- The solar human being
27. Psychic Development
- Sensations and impressions
- Concept and reality
- Spritual development
28. Transformation of Impressions
- Self knowledge
- Transform yourself, transform your life
- The exterior reality and the interior reality
29. Prana, Tattwas and Pranayama
- The 4 elements - fire, air, water, earth
- the Tattvas and the elementals of nature
- The Akash, the Vital body, Pranayama
30. "Sexual Hydrogen" SI - 12
- Occult chemistry, Alchemy
- Sustenance and foundation of the body's energies
31. Astral Travel
- The world of dreams
- Direct esoteric experience in the Astral world
- Discipline and techniques for Astral travel
32. The New Age of Aquarius
- The Sidereal year - 25,920 years
- The Aquarian ray
33. The Pancatattwa Ritual
- Practical Alchemy
- Authentic White Tantra
- The nourishment of the Being
Course Outline
1. Introduction to Gnosis
- What is Gnosis?
- The 4 Pillars - Science, Philosophy, Art and Religion
2. The Four Ways
- The Fakir - Order and discipline in life and the esoteric work
- The Monk - Devotion, prayer, developing the faculties of the heart
- The Yogi - Esoteric study and practice, self knowledge
- The 4th Way - The 'Straight and Narrow' The Esoteric path, or path to enlightenment
3. The Two Lines of Life
- The Being and the personality (the Spiritual and the Physical)
- Raising our level of Being
- Happiness and balance in life
4. Need and Greed
- Human needs, moderation
- The mechanism of sensation and satisfaction
5. Consciousness, Personality and the Animal Ego
- Consciousness - developing consciousness, our essential nature, direct mystical experience
- The many selves, or I's, dissolving the ego
- The false personality - thinking and living mechanically
6. The Human Machine & the Pluralized "I"
- 5 centres of the human machine - intellect, emotion, motor, instinct, sex
- The balance of the centres
7. The Three Cerebrums & How to Solve Problems
- How to relax, manage stress, and dissolve problems
- Balance in the mind, emotion and life
8. The Three Minds
- The Sensorial Mind - The mind of the 5 senses, the material mind
- Intermediate Mind - Mind of belief
- Interior mind - The vehicle of the Being, objective knowledge, imagination and intuition
- Faith and Belief
9. The Universal Mind
- The cosmic/universal mind
- The microcosmic or human mind
- "As above, so below", "The interior is the exterior"
- Imagination and will
- Mental epidemics, mental hygene
10. The Spatial Sense & The Fourth Dimension
- Intimate remembrance of the Being
- Multidimentional universe
- The 4th dimension, hyperspace
11. The Awakening of Consciousness
- Infinite possibilties of human consciousness
- The 4 states of consciousness
- Techniques and practices for the awakening of consciousness
12. Learning How to Listen
- Self remembering and relaxation
- Concentration
- Listening consciously
13. Return, Recurrence and Reincarnation
- The great machinery of nature, and its intelligent laws
- Destiny and fate
- Liberation from repetition in life and the mind
- Rhythm, order and balance
14. The laws of Karma and Dharma
- The law of cause and effect
- Types of karma
- Managing, paying and liberation from Karma
- Dharma
15. The Mysteries of Life and Death (I)
- Physical death and mystical death
- Energies of life and death
- Living in the moment
16. The Mysteries of Life and Death (II)
- The ray of death
- Angels of life and death
- The 4 worlds - Mineral (Infernos), Cellular (Physical), Molecular (Paradise), Electronic (Light)
17. Evolution, Involution, Revolution
- Transmigration of the soul
- The Wheel of Samsara
- The mechanics of nature
18. The Seven Rounds and Seven Races
- The creation of man and the world
- The authenitc history of our humanity and our race
- Lemuria, Atlantis etc
19. The Origin of the "I"
- The Kundabuffer organ and the fall of humanity
- The dissolution of the ego
- The sacred fire, the sacred serpent Kundalini
20. The Lunar Influence
- Influence of the moon
- The law of the pendulum
- Psychological moon
21. The Hidden Face of our Psychological Moon
- The visible and invisible sides of our psychology
22. Universal Sound
- The creative power of the word
- Energy, matter, vibration, movement and sound
- Mantras
23. The Seven Cosmos
- Absolute reality, Absolute Abstract Space
- The ray of creation
- The laws of 3 and 7
- Our place in creation
24. The Tree of Life
- Introduction to the Kabbalah
- The 10 Sepiroth and the 4 worlds
- The tree of life and the tree of knowledge
25. The Study of the Solar Man
- Esoteric development
- Creation of the solar/spiritual humanity
26. The Seven Types of Man
- Mechanical and conscious humanity
- Instinctive, emotional and intellectual human beings
- The balanced human being
- The solar human being
27. Psychic Development
- Sensations and impressions
- Concept and reality
- Spritual development
28. Transformation of Impressions
- Self knowledge
- Transform yourself, transform your life
- The exterior reality and the interior reality
29. Prana, Tattwas and Pranayama
- The 4 elements - fire, air, water, earth
- the Tattvas and the elementals of nature
- The Akash, the Vital body, Pranayama
30. "Sexual Hydrogen" SI - 12
- Occult chemistry, Alchemy
- Sustenance and foundation of the body's energies
31. Astral Travel
- The world of dreams
- Direct esoteric experience in the Astral world
- Discipline and techniques for Astral travel
32. The New Age of Aquarius
- The Sidereal year - 25,920 years
- The Aquarian ray
33. The Pancatattwa Ritual
- Practical Alchemy
- Authentic White Tantra
- The nourishment of the Being
