Sunday, August 10, 2008

Rosicrucian





Fama Fraternitatis Included here is the text of the first Rosicrucian manifesto, the Fama Fraternitatis or, a DISCOVERY of the Fraternity of the Most Laudable Order of the Rosy Cross as translated by Thomas Vaughan (Eugenius Philalethes). This is version is presented as it was reprinted in the Rosicrucian Digest, Volume 82, number 1 published Spring 2004.



Confessio Fraternitatis The Confessio Fraternitatis is the second Roscrucian manifesto, published first in 1615 in Latin (along with the Consideratio brevis) and later that year in German. Although some English translation manuscript copies have been discoverd dating from the 1620's, a complete Engilsh version was not published till 1652. Thomas Vaughan, the alchemical writer translated this first english edition.



Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz The "Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz" is the third Rosicrucian manifesto and written in a style that is very different from the two first Manifestos (The Fama Fraternitatis & the Confessio Fraternitatis). It describes a journey of initiation that represents the quest for Illumination. This seven-day journey mainly takes place in a mysterious castle where the Wedding of a king and a queen is to be celebrated. Symbolically the "Chymical Wedding" describes the spiritual progression bringing the Initiate to achieve union between his soul (the bride) and God (the groom).




The Rosicrucian Manifestos l and ll Combined (pdf file)


THE MYSTERIES OF LIFE


The Rosicrucian Mysteries by Max Heindel


THE MYSTERIES OF THE BIBLE


The Rosicrucian Bible Mysteries by Max Heindel


THE MYSTERIES OF DEATH


The Light Beyond Death by Max Heindel



The Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception by Max Heindel
The first edition was printed in November 1909, it has little changed since then and it is considered to be Max Heindel's magnum opus. It is a reference work in the Christian mysticism practice and in the Occult study literature, containing the fundamentals of Esoteric Christianity from a Rosicrucian perspective. The Cosmo contains a comprehensive outline of the evolutionary process of man and the universe, correlating science with religion. It is, till current days, the basic book for the Philosophy courses of the school, The Rosicrucian Fellowship, founded by the author in 1909/11.



Secret Symbols of the Rosicrucians of the 16th and 17th Centuries
This book is a rare collection of full-size plates illustrating and explaining Rosicrucian symbols. Invaluable reference material. This document is (according to the fronts piece) "an exact reproduction of the original but with the German text and terms literally translated." Due to the size, this document has been split into three files.
Preface (1 MB) / Book l (8.03 MB)/ Book ll (7.07 MB)



Positio Fraternitatis Rosae Crucis The Rosicrucian World Convention in Sweden in August 2001 reflected a theme of world peace and harmony among all nations and peoples. It was at this convention that Rosicrucian Imperator Christian Bernard introduced the Positio Fraternitatis Rosae Crucis, a document informing the public of AMORC’s position regarding today’s world situation, the dangers threatening it, and the future prospects we wish for all. We hope that you will read the Positio with an open mind and that it will strike a responsive chord within your consciousness.


Rosicrucian Manual
Official AMORC Manual (210 pages)
Ancient and Mystical Order Rosae Crucis





Rosicrucian Studies
Ancient and Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (108 pages)




Templars & Rose Croix by Robert Ambelain Translated by Piers A. Vaughan (2005)




Rosarium Philosophorum




Rosicrucian Declaration of Human Duties




Western Wisdom Teachings (106 pages) 3 MB




Rosicrucianism and Christianity 2 MB





Rosicrucian Creed (OS+B)







Child Culture Series A.M.O.R.C.
Part I / Part II / Part III




The Rosicrucians: Their Rites and Mysteries by Hargrave Jennings (4 MB)




Mastery of Life published by A.M.O.R.C. is one of the best informational booklets describing the Rosicrucian Order. If you are considering membership in A.M.O.R.C. this booklet will provide the answers to all of your questions. (38 pages)




Kaballah prologue
Kaballah workshop prologue




Kabbalah Meditation
Kabbalah meditations from the Torah, to self-improvement to prophecy typed out into over 900 pages. It is an exhaustive and fascinating journal kept by a Silicon Valley Engineer, Jeff Siegel of LSI Logic, regarding his Kabbalistic experiences and research. (4 MB)


Peace Prayer in 83 of the World's Languages.

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Cosmology of Light - Paul Tisdell

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Table of Jewish Months Used in Kabbalah

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The Rib Of Adam The Key To Creation
Adams Rib From Paul Tisdell


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Adams Rib 2

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Adams Rib 3

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Adams Rib 9

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Adams Rib 10

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Adams Rib 11

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Khemetic Religion(KMT) and the 98? Nisut (AWS) by. Rev Dr. K. Anpu, Ph.D





Maaseh Merkabah Nabiyim
The Prophets (the books of Ezekial and Isaiah).




Maaseh Merkabah Seferim HaChanokh
The books of Enoch ben Yared.





Maaseh Merkabah Shir Qoma
Measure of the Divine Body from the Sefer Raziel HaGadol (Book of the Secrets of Raziel the Great).





To Those Who Seek
Introductory booklet of SOCIETAS ROSICRUCIANA IN AMERICA. This booklet describes a pathway that can lead you to a clear understanding of life and your part in it. You will become a better and more successful citizen; you will learn the nature of disease and how to combat it; you will develop your mental forces to greater creative ability; you will awaken your spiritual perception and contact inner worlds; you will learn how to "consciously create circumstances"; you will evolve yourself.




Traditional history of the rosicrucian order
A Perspective on the Traditional History of the Rosicrucian Order by Sar Aurelius


The Corpus Hermeticum
Corpus Hermeticum are the core documents of the Hermetic tradition. Dating from early in the Christian era, they were mistakenly dated to a much earlier period by Church officials (and everyone else) up until the 15th century. Because of this, they were allowed to survive and we seen as an early precursor to what was to be Christianity. We know today that they were, in fact, from the early Christian era, and came out of the turbulent religious seas of Hellenic Egypt. (zip)


Rosicrucian Contribution to Peace (word)




The new image of god - Rosicrucian works


New Rosicrucian Liturgy (word)






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Idra Rabba Qadusha
Greater Holy Assembly, the second core text of the Zohar.




Idra Zuta Qadusha
Lesser Holy Assembly, the third core text of the Zohar.




Sifra Detzniyutha
Book of THAT Which is Concealed which is the innermost core text of the Zohar.





Sedir - History and Doctrine of the Rose Croix


Rosicrucian Astrological Teachings





Simplified Scientific Astrology by Max Heindel (1,276 KB)

Junior Astrology Course, lessons 1 - 9 (633 KB)

Junior Astrology Course, lessons 10 - 19 (354 KB)

Junior Astrology Course, lessons 20 - 26 (646 KB)

Senior Astrology Course, lessons 1 - 12 (294 KB)

Senior Extension Astrology Course, lessons 1 - 13 (1,700 KB)


Message of the Stars by Max Heindel (413 pages)
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Rosicrucian Digest - The Essenes
Volume 86 Number 2 2007
This is the third in a series of thematic issues of the Rosicrucian Digest
exploring sources that have contributed to the Rosicrucian tradition.
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Ancient Literature on the Essenes

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The Mystery of the Essenes
by Harvey Spencer Lewis

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Images: Rose Cross; Serpent and Cross; Illumined Serpent


The Discovery and Publication of the Dead Sea Scrolls
by Michael Wise, Martin Abegg, Jr., and Edward Cook

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Image: Cave at Qumran


Essene Lineage in California

by Richard Schultz

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Images: Father Serra; The Carmel Mission; The Old Carmel Mission; H.S.L. visits Carmel; Rosicrucians visit Carmel


Balev Tahor:
The Blessing of the Wise


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Image: Queen of Qumran; Balev Tahor


Were John the Baptist or Jesus Essenes?
Robert Feather

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Images: John the Baptist; Icon of Christ Pantocrator; David and Solomon; Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek; Journey of the Holy Family in Egypt



The Importance of the Essenses, Qumran, and the Dead Sea Scrolls

Stuart J. Malkin

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Images: Scriptorium at Qumran; Approaching Qumran; Cave at Qumran; Excavations; Classroom Area



Documents from the Modern Essene Movement

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Images: The Lord's Prayer in Aramaic



The Ancient and Modern Essenes
by Martina Hill

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Images: Qumran


Secrets of the Hidden Scrolls
by Ben Finger

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To the Temple of Alden
by Royle Thurston

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Image: Old Carmel Mission; Temple of Alden



The Mystic Community of Essenes

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Image: Lake Moeris



The Two Ways and Egyptian Mythology
Dr. Fred G. Bratton

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Additional Literature on the Essenes


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Rosicrucian Digest - Atlantis
Volume 84 Number 2 2007
This is the first in a series of thematic issues of the Rosicrucian Digest exploring sources that have contributed to the Rosicrucian tradition.
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ANCIENT SOURCES


Timaeus by Plato
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Critias by Plato

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Ancient Sources for the Atlantis Story

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CLASSIC VIEWS ON ATLANTIS


The New Atlantis by Sir Francis Bacon, F.R.C.

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Image: Sir Francis Bacon


The Secret Doctrine: Western Speculations
Founded on the Greek and Puranic Traditions

by: H.P. Blavatsky

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Image: Descent from Pleiades


Atlantis: The Antediluvian World

by Ignatius Donnelly

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Image: Atlantic Islands


The Lost Land (poem)
by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, S.R.C.

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Edgar Cayce’s Atlantis: Selections from his Readings

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Images: Atlantis;Sargasso Sea


Twenty–Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
by Jules Verne

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Images: Gatekeepers at the Temple;Research Vessel


Yermah the Dorado: The Story of a Lost Race
by Fiona Wait (Colburn)

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Image: Atlantean Temple




21st CENTURY APPROACHES TO ATLANTIS


Beyond the Western Seas: The Quest for Atlantis Continues
by Steven Armstrong, F.R.C.

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Images: Fresco;Port of Sindree;Port of Sindree after Earthquake;Piri-Reis Map


Atlantis, Arise (poem) by: Gary Weibert, F.R.C
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Atlantis and the Evolution of Humanity
by Richard A.Schultz, Ph.D, F.R.C. and
Otu Ekpo–Otu, P.G., F.R.C.

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Images: Evolution 1;Evolution 2



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Rosicrucian Digest - The Orphic Mysteries
Volume 87 Number 1 2008
This is the fourth in a series of thematic issues of the Rosicrucian Digest exploring sources that have contributed to the Rosicrucian tradition.
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Ovid Orpheus and Eurydice from the Metamorphases

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The Theology of Orpheus
by G.R.S. Mead
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Images: Orpheus and the Beasts ; Portrait of G.R.S. Mead ; Orphic Theogony Chart 1 ; Orphic Theology Chart 2



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Rosicrucian Digest - Egypt
Volume 85 Number 1 2007
This is the second in a series of thematic issues of the Rosicrucian Digest exploring sources that have contributed to the Rosicrucian tradition.
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The Rosicrucian Egyptian Tarot
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The Rosicrucian Egyptian Tarot Images Booklet
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Egypt and the Primordial Tradition by Christian Rebisse, F.R.C.

Hermetis / Alembics and Vases
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The 42 Negative Confessions by E.A. Wallis Budge

Detail of a Coffin
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Ancient Texts on the Egyptian Mysteries

Entrance to Karnak Temple
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The Initiatory Process in Ancient Egypt by Max Guilmot, Ph.D., F.R.C.
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Map of Egypt / Sarcophagus No.67

Central Hall (Osireion of Abydos)

Details of Sarcophagus No.67

Priest Reading Before a Candidate

Sacred Lake

Osiris Being Resusitated

Mask of Anubis / Deceased Wearing the Crown

Stela of the Priest Oun-Nefuri

Incense Offering Burner

Replica of the Osirian Sepulcher

Ancient Egypt and Modern Esotericism
by Jeremy Naydler, Ph.D.
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Egypt Temple of All the World
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Egyptian Mystery School / Ahkenaten

Hidden Harmonies: Rediscovering the Egyptian Foundations of the Rosicrucian Path by Steven Armstrong, F.R.C.
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The Enchanted Garden / HatshepsutBead

May-Banks Stacey / Akhenaten

Mystical Initiation by Christian Bernard, F.R.C

Mural in the Grand Temple
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Rosicrucian Impressions of Egypt
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Horus Raises a Ladder to Heaven / Ancient Egypt

An Initiatory Drama in Ancient Egypt by Max Guilmot, Ph.D., F.R.C
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Leiden Papyrus / Procession of Officiating Priests

Mystical Initiation (Preparation) by Christian Bernard, F.R.C.
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Rosicrucian Impressions of Egypt 2
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Rosicrucian Journal Articles:


Consciousness, Mind, And Intelligence: Some Research And Notes by Antonietta Francini

Trans-Temporal Collaboration: How a Thirteenth-Century Cabalistic Exercise by Abraham Abulafia Inspired a Contemporary Piece of Meditative Music by Johann Friedrich Wolfgang Hasler

Score of HaShem by J.F.W. Hasler

Some Cultural Aspects of Traditional Medicine, Traditional Religion, and Gender in Zimbabwe by Takawira Kazembe

Martinès de Pasqually et la Gnose Valentinienne by Alain Marbeuf

Tristan und Isolde: der Mythos des Christlichen Abendlands by Françoise Saint-Onge
English translation from review process
Version française par l’auteur

Essene Ethnicity by Katherine Schaefers

Shakespeare’s Rosicrucian Revelations in the Dedication to the Sonnets by Helen Heightsman Gordon

Insights on the Evolution of Religions and Interreligious Dialogue: Past, Present, and Future by Linda Groff

The Effect of Magnetically Shielding a Dowser
by Shelley Higgins

Traditional Medicine in Zimbabwe by Takawira Kazembe

Les deux mariages en Alchimieby Emmanuel Le Bouter
(English version from the Review Process)

Voices of Fire - Spiritual Entities and Personality by David K. Stolowitz

Towards a Unified Theory of Forces by Pieter C. Wagener

Causality, 4-Geons and Dark Energy: A Radical View Of Space-Time by R.E.S. Watson

On the Relationship of the Physiology of the Brain to Spirituality by Stuart J. Malkin

Health, Happiness and Disease by G. Bryan Young and Ingrid A. Hutchinson-Young

Tierschutz & Mystik aus der Perspektive Einer Rosenkreuzerin by Dr. Françoise Saint-Onge (Version française par l’auteur)

Brief Report - Ethnomedicine: The Sweat Lodge Healing Experience: An Integrative Medical Perspective by Steven KH Aung, M.D.

Harmony as a Strategy for Beneficial Change by Richard A. Schultz, Ph.D.

Full Circle: West meets East by Susan Driehaus, B.A.

The Sistine Chapel: A Study in Celestial Cartography by William John Meegan (5.2 MB)

Five and Fifty: A Proposed Solution to "The Virgin" Name Riddle in the Rosicrucian Document, The Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutzby Theodore Trenn Williams

Entanglement, Causality and the Cohesion of Spacetime by Michael A. Amaral, M.D.

Exploring the Efficacy of Vowel Intonationsby Melanie Braun, M. Mus.

Rosicrucian Landmarks Preserved in Greek Isopsephia (Gematria) by Doss McDavid, Ph.D.

Réflexions sur l'atome, la gravitation et l'énergie by Michel Myara, D.E.A d'astrométrie et mécanique céleste

Practices Supporting Dzogchen – The Great Perfection of Tibetan Buddhism by Neal J. Pollock, M.A, N.D.

Newton and the International Year of Physics by Pieter C. Wagener, Ph.D.

Proposing a New Approach to Mind, Consciousness and Reason by Robert E. Watson, B.A. (Oxon), MSc.

Meditation from Neurological and Rosicrucian Perspectives by G. Bryan Young, M.D.

On the Feasibility of Time Travel and Its Implications - by Michael A. Amaral, M.D., FACS

The First Generation of Manichaeans and Other Comunities in the Egyptian Deserts: Methodology, the Available Evidence, and Conclusions - by Steven Armstrong, Ph.D. (cand)

Science et Connaissance - by Michel Bénot, Dr. Eng.

Mind-Body-Spirituality and Health Interactions - by Lonnie C. Edwards, M.D.






Other Related Books:


Real History of the Rosicrucians by Arthur Edward Waite. "A good piece of vulgar journalism on the subject" - A. Crowley. Mainly valuable as a convenient compendium of the manifestoes in English, as a historical study it has been superceded by Yates and McIntosh, and the author's own Brotherhood of the Rosy Cross (456 pages)

Mysteries of the Rosie Cross, or, the History of that curious sect of the Middle Ages, known as the Rosicrucians, with examples of their pretensions and claims (Nature Worship and Mystical Series, no. 8). Anonymous (sometimes questionably ascribed to Hargrave Jennings).

Rosicrucian Thoughts on the Ever-Burning Lamps of the Ancients
The Great Master of the Temple of this world being omnipotent, and able to do all things ... Such were the diamond, the carbuncle, the glow-worm, the exposure of phosphorus to the air ...

Etheric Vision and What it Reaveals -Derived from works of Max Heindels teachings

Compiled information concerning archetypes (based on Heindel teachings) Click Here


The Tale of the Simple One
by Phyllis L. Pipitone, Ph.D., S.R.C. In this fascinating and inspiring tale, a young person fulfills his contract with God. The Simple One has come so that others, including his mother, might progress in Soul Consciousness and growth by experiencing life above and beyond appearances?and beyond the information communicated by the five physical senses. This powerful tale demonstrates that the true essence, purpose, and meaning of life are unknown until the soul shines forth in service.


Other Rosicrucian Articles:

Imagination article from Rays From The Rose Cross - Jul-Aug 2003

Promoting Spiritual Development article from Rays From The Rose Cross - Mar-Apr 2003

The Seven Jewels and the Seven Stages of Initiation by Corinne Heline (chapter XII) from her book "OCCULT ANATOMY AND THE BIBLE"

To Tell The Truth by Jamis Lopez





A Pilgrim's Journey to the East by AMORC Imperator H.Spencer Lewis, PhD, FRC


The Mystical Significance of the Hebrew Letters


Book of Lambspring
Alchemy


Book of Elohim
Liber Elohim: Visions of Seven Planetary Angels (word)


Condensation Of Kabbalah By William G. Gray
A brief explanatory work on the Kabbalah.


Divine names and the Tree of Life (word)


Enlightenment...a poem by Soror Sarah Davis (word)


Circle Of The Two Trees


Etz HaChayyim
Branch 1, dictated by Rabbi Yitza'aq Luria to Chayyim Vital.


Evidence of DNA and celular changes


Mirror of Alchemy by Francis Bacon


Hebrew Letters
Illustrated description of Hebrew Letters.


Master Key System
by Charles Haanel (240 pages)


Measure and Deepen Your Spiritual Realization IV


Parts of the Soul
Parts of the soul: A Greek System of Chakras


Patriarchal Contamination of Religion - Naranjo


Pictorial Symbols of Alchemy by A.E. Waite


The Philosophers Stone by Israel Regardie


A Brief History of Ancient Astrology by Roger Beck


Sefer HaShmoth (Book of the Names) of Master Adam. Divine Names and Angelic Tree Language as well as the names of God.


Sefer Yetzirah
A manual on the Hebrew letters written by Master Abraham.


Some Shamanic Experiences
Adlib Magick on the beach


sria
Rituals of the Societas Rosicrucianis in Anglia


Case Intro to Tarot
Introduction to the Tarot by Dr Paul Foster Case (47 pages)
originally written in 1920

Rosicrucian Tarot in color cards 1-11 Part I


Teachings - Rosicrucians 16 & 17th Century


The All...poem by Soror Sarah Davis (word)


The Confessions of Saint Augustine


The Mystical Significance of Hebrew Letters
A 186 page document that illustrates the mystical symbolism and philosophy of each Hebrew letter.


The Practice of the Presence of God: the Best Rule of Holy Life by Brother Lawrence


The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam - poetry by Persian mystic. (word)


The Soothsmith's Song An alchemical poem by Salamantis. (word)


treepaths


Unite the Divided Registration


What is the Lectorium Rosicrucianum
Brief explanitory document on the Lectorium Rosicrucianum, the International School of the Golden Rosycross.


Heindel-Steiner Resolution (2 MB)


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OK, now more cool stuff!



Old Rosicrucian Advertisements:
*Compliments of my childhood friend in Santa Cruz
(some may make you laugh)

Mental Poisoning (1939)

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Will Man Create Life? (Apr. 1950)

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This Wisdom Must Die! (Jan. 1946)

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Psychic Phenomena and The War (Mar. 1945)

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As Above-So Below (Oct. 1947)

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Are you a ROBOT? (Jan, 1933)

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Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum Exhibits


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Bronze head of Bastet, Egyptian Cat Goddess from the Rosicrucian Collection - 525-332 BC
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Egyptian Taweret Medicine Bottle from the Rosicrucian Museum collection believed to help increase the flow of a mother's milk after birth. 1549-1069 BC

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If you have the means to do so...
I highly suggest you visit the museum!
It's located off Naglee Avenue in San Jose, CA

Click Here for more information at the official website.
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium

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