Post by Billvp on Jan 18, 2004 15:20:15 GMT -5
The Order of Baphomet
Magister William Van Patten IV*
Grand Master
It gives me great pleasure to announce the creation of a new Order upon the Path of the Initiate, the Order of Baphomet. Orders are essentially specialized schools of thought and perspective that is the product of the founding Magister Templi's magickal workings. Crowley described the Magister Templi as the "Master of Mysticism", meaning that the Magister's essence has become so solidified and refined that it becomes a teachable and workable set of tools for other Initiates. The "personal mysticism" of the Magister then is manifested as an Order.
Membership in the Order of Baphomet, like that of any Order in SOTOS, is open to any Second Degree and above members of the Path of the Initiate with an invite from the Grand Master. This is not done to exclude lower members; rather First Degree members of SOTOS are expected to learn the fundamentals of magick and how to apply them as they work towards the Second Degree. Orders provide an opportunity to learn more advanced techniques for the Initiate, hence why one needs a solid magickal foundation.
The Order of Baphomet views the Sigil of Baphomet as the source and inspiration for its founding. It is through the utilization of the Sigil as a tool that one comes to realize one's Self growth and progression upon the Left Hand Path. The Sigil of Baphomet then becomes a map of sorts for the Black Magician to work with. The ultimate goals of the Order are left open ended, as to work with the Sigil is to understand all things of relevance to the individual.
Each Order member will receive a copy of the Book of Baphomet written by the Grand Master as the basis for the Order's perspective. This Book is merely a "leaping off" point and it is hoped that over time others will add to it's appendixes as more discoveries are made.
As a member of the Order of Baphomet you can expect an open atmosphere in which to conduct magickal research on a multitude of topics. You will also have the full attention and feedback of the Grand Master on your personal workings.
The Grand Master expects the members of the OoB will be dedicated to their personal growth, have an interest in working through the Sigil, and will be willing to share their results. Outside of those few requirements you time and growth will be what ever you make out of the OoB.
The Order will publish its own newsletter.
If you would like to learn more about the order of Baphomet check out our boards at s3.invisionfree.com/OoB or write to the Grand Master at director@societyonyxstar.org.
Magister William Van Patten IV*
Grand Master
It gives me great pleasure to announce the creation of a new Order upon the Path of the Initiate, the Order of Baphomet. Orders are essentially specialized schools of thought and perspective that is the product of the founding Magister Templi's magickal workings. Crowley described the Magister Templi as the "Master of Mysticism", meaning that the Magister's essence has become so solidified and refined that it becomes a teachable and workable set of tools for other Initiates. The "personal mysticism" of the Magister then is manifested as an Order.
Membership in the Order of Baphomet, like that of any Order in SOTOS, is open to any Second Degree and above members of the Path of the Initiate with an invite from the Grand Master. This is not done to exclude lower members; rather First Degree members of SOTOS are expected to learn the fundamentals of magick and how to apply them as they work towards the Second Degree. Orders provide an opportunity to learn more advanced techniques for the Initiate, hence why one needs a solid magickal foundation.
The Order of Baphomet views the Sigil of Baphomet as the source and inspiration for its founding. It is through the utilization of the Sigil as a tool that one comes to realize one's Self growth and progression upon the Left Hand Path. The Sigil of Baphomet then becomes a map of sorts for the Black Magician to work with. The ultimate goals of the Order are left open ended, as to work with the Sigil is to understand all things of relevance to the individual.
Each Order member will receive a copy of the Book of Baphomet written by the Grand Master as the basis for the Order's perspective. This Book is merely a "leaping off" point and it is hoped that over time others will add to it's appendixes as more discoveries are made.
As a member of the Order of Baphomet you can expect an open atmosphere in which to conduct magickal research on a multitude of topics. You will also have the full attention and feedback of the Grand Master on your personal workings.
The Grand Master expects the members of the OoB will be dedicated to their personal growth, have an interest in working through the Sigil, and will be willing to share their results. Outside of those few requirements you time and growth will be what ever you make out of the OoB.
The Order will publish its own newsletter.
If you would like to learn more about the order of Baphomet check out our boards at s3.invisionfree.com/OoB or write to the Grand Master at director@societyonyxstar.org.