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J f e welcome yon and thank you for your interest in leam ing inore inore about about rhe Rosicru Rosicruci cian an Order, Order, AM OR C. Your Yo ur reading reading of this hoo klet indicares th ar you have felt an urge from within, a special something that drew you to the Rosicrucian Order. Perhaps you have already explored the vast sea of metaphysical and self-help books, programs, lectures, and seminars, and you may have found yourself yourself wo ndering how to make sense of it all—how to put it all together in a vvay that is pra p ra c ti c a l a n d tru tr u ly r e l e v a n t t o yo you. u.
You can acquire a lot of infon na tion from books, lectures, and classes, and you may even discover some very useful techniques for improving certain aspects ot your lite. But this approach to self-improvement is always incomplete, because most books, seminars, and study groups have a limited focus, such as personal prospe pro sperit rity, y, im p ro v in g rela re la tio ti o n sh ip s, m e d ita it a ti o n , sp irit ir ituu al a tr u n e ment, or developing psychic abilities. And focusing on one area of study doesn't provide balanced development. The Rosicrucian system is uniquc — it prov pr ov ide id e s a fo u n d a ti o n th a t fies to g e th e r all o í the different aspects of metaphysical study, and demonstrates their interc onn ected ness. To our knowledge, it’s it’s the only system system th at does this this.. U nderstand ing the natural laws laws tha t govem all all realms— realms— ph y sica si ca l, m e n ta l, e m o tio ti o n a l, psyc ps yc hic, hi c, a n d sp irit ir ituu a l— lead le ad s to tru tr u e pro pr o sp e rity ri ty a n d pe a ce of m in d . T h is is ex a ctly ct ly w h a t th e R o sicr si cruu cian ci an Ord er provides— provides— a systemati systematicc approa ch to th e study study of higher higher wisdom that empowers you to find the answers to your questions about the workings of rhe universe, the interconnectedness of all lite, your higher purpose, and how it all tits together. If you’ve already spent many years studying metaphysics, you '11 find th at the R osicrucian system organiz organizes es this inform inform ation in a comprehensive way and acts as a unique catalyst of skills and accomplishment. The knowledge you’ve already acquired attains
a higher dimensión of meaning when you can place it in the co nte xt of a powerful powerful whole. Further, this knowled ge also translates into increasingly focuse focused, d, skill skillful ful actio n an d at tain m en t in lif life. If you’re completely new to this area of study, you’ll find that this comprehensive approach makes your leaming easy. As you prog pr ogres resss step st ep -by -b y -ste -s tepp th ro u g h th e R o si c ru c ia n co urse ur se o f study, stu dy, you’ll see how each subject relates to all the rest, giving you a sense of completeness and confidence in your understanding. understanding. Through simple weekly lessons that you study at home, you’ll have the opportunity to learn useful techniques which you can use on a daily basis to awaken your higher faculties, leading to improved health, better life situations, more harmonious personal relationships, and an increased sense of happiness and peace. You can achieve these goals through a process which Rosicrucian students cali selfmastcry. W ha t exactly exactly does self-mast self-mastery ery m ea n? It means lea m ing how to chart your own course through life. How to find rhe means to make the right choices and decisions. It means seeing your p r e s e n t c ir c u m s ta n c e s as u n l im it e d o p p o r t u n i ti e s fo r g ro w th , be b e c a u se yo youu d o h a v e th e a b ilit il it y to c h a n g e y o u r s it u a ti o n . It means being able to take charge of your lif lifee and help tho se around you to achieve a happier and a healthier existence. The Rosicrucian teachings are not based on the ideas of any one individual. Unlike many New Age movem ents, the Rosicrucian Rosicrucian ph p h ilo il o so p hy h as be en de ve lo pe d o v er ce n tu ries ri es from fro m th e co m b in ed efforts of many great minds. Ancient truths are incorporated into prac pr acti tica call tim ti m e-te e- test sted ed te ch n iq u es w h ic h yo youu ca n be gi n to use immediately. The lessons are structured in a sequential system to provide safe, gradual development of your natural psychic and spiritual abilities. This is a school of practical mysticism, which encourages you to be open-minded, questioning, and to test the valué of the pr inci in cipi pies es yo youu are le am in g by acti ac tive ve ly us ing in g th t h e m in yo ur d aily ai ly life.
Is the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, a Religión? N o . A M O R C , w h ic h s ta n d s for fo r An A n c ie n t an d M ysti ys tica call O rder rd er Rosae Ro sae C rucis ru cis,, is not a religión and does not require a specific code of belief or conduct. Rosicrucian students come from a variety variety of cultura l and religi religious ous backgrounds. Becoming a Rosicrucian student does not in any way require you to leave your church, join a church, or change your religious beliefs. Some Rosicrucian members do not subscribe to any specific religious beliefs at all. For students who do, we encouragc them to particípate in the religión of their choice. As a result, Rosicrucian students come from every religious denomination, l
and rhrough our teachings, many find a greater appreciation of the mystical principies principies underlying th eir individual religi religious ous and ph p h ilo il o s o p h ic a l belie be liefs. fs. T h o s e w h o d o n o t b e lo n g to a n y p a rt ic u la r religión often discover a sense of connection with a higher intelligence that was missing in their lives before. The Rosicrucian path incorporates both metaphysics and mysticism. Metaphysics is that which falls beyond the five ph p h y s ic a l se n se s; for fo r e x a m p le , i n t u i ti o n , v is u a liz li z a tio ti o n , a n d h e a ling techniques. Mysticism is simply the process by which you may eventually experience direct, conscious unión with the Absolute, Divine Mind, Universal Intelligence, or what some Rosicrucian students cali the God of their Hearts. This is not done by adhering to specific tenets or beliefs, but by leaming and applying natural laws which, over time, allow you to experience experience D ivine ivine or Cosmic C o n scio scio u sn ess. Th e Ro sicru cian Order does not attempt to d efin e th e n atu re o f th e d eity. R ather, you will will rem ain tree to discover discover this throu gh yo ur own reflections. This same approach applies to everything that is p r e s e n te d t h r o u g h th e R o s ic r u c i a n te a c h in g s . We d on ’t expect you to to accept an ything on faith. We w ant you you to thin k for you yours rsel elf, f, to learn how to draw upon the h igher knowledge already w ithin you. W ha t we provide are simply simply the tools to to enable you to accomplish this. The Rosicrucian teachings contain pra p ra c tic ti c a l ex erci er cise se s a n d e x p e r im e n ts t h a t a llo w you yo u to d e m ó n s tr a te for yourself the principies presented in the lessons and to access your own source of inner wisdom and guidance. As you do this, you’ll begin developing natural abilities that may have been left do rm ant th roug hou t your lif life. e. Almost immediately you’ll you’ll begin to see your life life in a d ifferen t light.
How Is the Organization Structured? The Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, is a non-profit, educational charitable organization which is classified by the United States Intem al Rev enue Service und er section 501 (c )(3). Its activities activities an d services services are suppo rted by dues a nd do na tions rece ived from Rosicmcian students. After expenses are covered, all additional íunds go back into the organization to further benefit its students, allowing us to expand our services, develop new programs and oth er projeets that will will help us accom plish our hu m anitar ian goals goals..
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ON THE PHYSICAL LEVEL
Discover how to achieve vibrant heatth and increase your vitality. Experience more of the joy of life by acquiring specific tech niq ue s to reduce stress an d speed up your bod y’s y’s na tura l hea ling process processes. es.
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Learn how to bring into physical manifestation the life yo u’ve u’ve dream ed of, of, wh eth er it’s it’s hap pine ss and peac e in your pe rso rs o n al life, o r succe suc cess ss in yo ur bu busi sine ness. ss. T h e R o si cru cr u cia ci a n stud st ud ies ie s give you specific knowledge of metaphysics, mysticism, psychology, pa p a ra p sy c h o lo g y , p h il o so p h y , a n d Sc ie nc e n o t ta u g h t by c o n ventional educational systems or traditional religions. Learn techniques for relaxation and meditation, how to use visualization as a tool to achiev e your goal goals, s, and m uch more. ON THE EMOTIONAL LEVEL
Develop a greater sens sensee of confidence an d inner peace th at comes from knowing how to tap into your inner wisdom to find the answers to life’s life’s challen ges. T his in ne r peace help s you rem ain calm, ce ntered , an d focused focused in th e m idst of crisi crisis, s, makes you a source of strength for others, and promotes more harmonious personal relationships with your friends friends and loved ones. ON THE PSYCHIC LEVEL
Awaken your deeper psychic sense, a natural faculty which is dormant in most people and only needs to be developed. Enhance the strength and power of your inner being, bring it to a higher standard of operation, and open up a whole new resource for increased intuition, insight, Creative inspiration, and innovative solutions to problems. ON THE SPIRITUAL LEVEL
Achieve a gradual inner awakening, leading to a permanent awareness of the unity of all creation and your personal relationship with the “oneness” of the universe. This leads to an integration of all aspects of your heing. From this spiritual founda tion, from from your conn ection with the greater whole, whole, everyeverything else ñows. The Rosicrucian studies aid you in developing a workable and practical philosophy of life and the inner peace that comes from understanding the nature of the universe and your relation relation ship to it.
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ach month, you’Il receive a packet of weekly lessons, called monographs, to read in the privacy oí your own home. The lessons, about six to eight pages each, intro duce certain ideas and experiments in a straightforward and simple manner. We ask that you devote about one and a half hours once a week to study that week’s lesson and perform any exercise exercise or experim ent given. For rhe rem ainder of the the week week we encourage you to periodically think about the importanr ideas contained in rhat lesson, and make repeated efforts at accom p li s h in g r h e ex er cise ci se s. W e ask yo youu for fo r th is sim si m p le c o m m it m e n t be b e c a u se th e less le ssoo ns ar e n o t ju st a b o d y o f k n o w le d g e , b u t a w ay of lif life. e. lf you only read read them and do n’t n’t attem pt rhe experim ents or practice rhe techniques, then you’re only learning theory, ju st as yo u w ou ld b e if you yo u o n ly re ad a b o o k o n h o w to play pl ay t h e p ia n o , b u t n e v e r p ra c ti c e d p la y in g o n e . It takes a special sort of dedication ro quest for the knowledge of th e U niverse. lt’s lt’s essential th at you test test rhe ideas ideas and experiments, prove their validity to yourself, and then incorporare them into your life. As you do rhis, gradually mere theories will be replaced by real knowledge, solid skills, increased confidence, peace of mind, and an ability to successfully meet the experiences of life and ro create the kind of life you want.
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How is the Information Structured? N e w st u d e n ts b eg in w ith it h a serie se riess o f th t h r e e in tr o d u c to ry D egree eg reess comprising an overview of the Rosicrucian course of study. This is followed by by nine a ddition al Degrees, Degrees, each h aving its its own p articular emphasis. For instance, the Fitrh Degree deais primarily with ancien t philosophies, philosophies, the Sixth w ith the he alth of the physica physicall and psyc ps yc hic hi c co ns cio ci o us n es s, t h e S e v e n th w ith it h th e au ra a n d th e proj pr ojec ec-tion of the psychic body. The teachings are continuously updated to reflect our modem world, while keeping true to the traditions of the Order. U nderlying this changing language language and format is a code of natural law which forms the core of the Rosicrucian teachings and w hich remains constant ov er time. time.
Progression of the Teachings The Rosicrucian system does not promise instant enlight' enrnent. To complete our basic program of lessons, from the introductory courses up through the end of the Ninth Degree, takes approximately five years. Although in five years you will have achieved a high level of mastery over self and your environment, our teachings continué past the Ninth Degree for many years, supplementing the basic lessons and continuing to stimulate further developm ent. The uniqueness cif the Rosicrucian teachings doesn’t come simply from from th e body of know ledge i( offer offers, s, but also from th e way in wh ich it is is organized organized and broug ht to life life thro thro ug h p ractical exercise exercisess and experiments to produce a genuine evolution in consc consciou iousnes sness. s. Each Degree covers an important step you need in order to benefit from the following Degree. Each exercise supports, reinforces, and bu ild s u p o n th e p re c ed in g ex erci er cise sess a n d te c h n iq u e s , lead le ad ing in g to bal b al a n ce d , full ful l d e v e lo p m e n t.
s a member of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, you are not simply purchasing a course of study. In fact, we do not sell the Rosicrucian lessons at any price. In the rrue rrue tradition of the the an cien t mystery mystery schools, schools, the teachings were never sold, but were extended to sincere seekers. In keeping with this tradition, the Rosicrucian teachings are made available to students as a benefit of their active membership. Your membership dues suppo rt all all aspeets of of the org aniza tion’s tion’s activities, n ot ju st t h e less le sson on s. The three main elements of Rosicrucian membership are rhe system of ho m e study lessons, lessons, th e O rde r’s r’s initiatic trad ition , and rhe activities of local Rosicrucian groups. Additional bcnefits of membership are described later in this booklet.
The Rosicrucian Home Study Lessons The teachings of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, are p re s e n te d in b o o k le ts c a ll e d m o n o g ra p h s , a n d t h e le ss o ns ar e divided into two main sections, the Neophyte section and the Temple section. Following is a description of some of the subjects covered in rhe first five years of rhe Rosicrucian system.
Neophyte Section ln ancient times, if you wished to study the great mysteries, you would travel to a temple and petition for admittance as a student. Once accepted as a beginning student, you would N e o p h y te , and you would enter the A tr i u m , or be b e k n o w n as a Ne reception chamber of the temple. In the Atrium, you would receive preliminary instructions before being allowed to enter the m ain temp le itsel itselff and study the high er teachings. Following Following the analogy of the ancient temples, the early lessons of the Rosicrucian monographs are called Atrium lessons, and beginning R osicrucian studen ts are are called called N eophytes. 1NTRQDUCTORY LESS LESSON ONS S Right from the start, the introductory monographs present ba sic si c R o si c ru c ia n c o n c e p ts t h a t yo u c a n ap ply pl y in p ra c tic ti c a l way ways. s. One of the first things you learn as a Neophyte is that you are a dual being. In addition to your five physical senses, you also have a psychic sense. The exercises in these introductory lessons are designed to gradually awaken and develop the psychic faculty. The exercises presented here and throughout the entire Rosicrucian
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FIRSTATR1UM In the introductory lessons you leamed about fundamental pr inci in cipp ies ie s o f con c onsc scio ious usne ness ss.. T h e First A tr iu m goe goess fur f ur th er , e x plo pl o ring ri ng consciousness as the organizing principie of matter, and explaining the composition and structure of matter and its vibratory nature. You’ll leam how the Creative power of thought affects the material world. This power is demonstrated through exercises in the techñiques of con cen tration, visualizaron, and me ntal creation. Topic Topicss include: Structure Structure and and Composition o fMa tter PowerofThought The Creative Creative PowerofVisualization PowerofVisualization Mental Projection andTel andTelepathy epathy Law o ftheTriangl ftheTriangle e
SECONDATRIUM Your understanding of the connection between mind and m atter wil willl now now he expanded to include the conn ection between the mind and the physical body. The Second Atrium explores how your thoughts influence your health, the role of proper b r e a th in g in p sy c h ic d e v e l o p m e n t as w ell el l as h e a l t h a n d vi tal ta l ity, and R osicrucian hea ling techniqu es. A s you you develop your body’s body’s psy p sy c h ic c e n te r s , yo u g ra d u a lly ll y a w a k e n y o u r p sy c h ic fa c u ltie lt ie s , such as the ability to perceive the aura. You will also experience the mystical effect of sounds on the psychic centers as well as on the physical body. Topics include: Origin o fDisea fDisease ses s
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TH1RDATR1UM The Third Atrium rnoves beyond the physical body and the psy p sy c h ic fa c u ltie lt ie s in to th e re a lm o f th e m y s tic ti c al . A s yo youu b e c o m e more attu ne d with your inne r source of wisdom, you’ll you’ll becom e more receptive to the subtle inner promptings of intuition, inspiration, and illumination. These lessons also explore the nature of soul and spiritual evolution, reincarnation and karma, and the eyeles eyeles of the soul. soul. Topics include: The Great Relig Religio ious us Movements The Nature ofSou ofSoul Purpose Purpose o fo ur Spirit Spiritual ual Evolutio Evolution n Reincarna Reincarnation tion and Karma Karma Goo d and Evil and and Free FreeW W ill Intuition, Inspiration, Inspiration, and Illumination
Temple Section Having completed the lessons of the Neophyte section, you stand stand at an im portan t m ilestone in your progr progress ess along along rhe mystical path. No longer a Neophyte, you are now ready to leave the Atrium and enter the Temple. Your studies in the N e o p h y te s e c ti o n e s ta b li s h e d th e f o u n d a ti o n for fo r th e less le ss o ns o f the Temple Degrees. You have been introduced to the various elements of the Rosicrucian system and had the opportunity to practice many of the principies presented through simple experiments. Now the Temple Degrees will further develop these elem ents, providing ad ditional de pth and p ractical appl ications of the principies. principies. FIRS FIRST T TEMPLE DEGREE DEGREE The First Temple Degree introduces the concept of polarity and its relationship to the subatomic world and its differing rates of vibration. it introduces rhe full full spectrum o f physical physical and non phy p hy s ica ic a l m a n if e s ta ti o n . A n u n d e r s ta n d in g o f th e s e su b je ct s give gi vess you an appre ciation for the syste system m and order of the un iverse, verse, the interconn ectedn ess of all nature, and how everything is governed by n a tu r a l law. T op ics ic s in clu cl u d e:
I have been a me m ber of the Rosicrucian Order for 28years; my life has never be b e e n th e s a m e s in c e I jo in e d this exceptional fellowship of men and women. My key life pro p ro b le m ha s b e e n le a rn in g to ask for what I need and trusting that the Cosmic will pro p ro v id e . "L e ttin tt in g g o " w as n o t a word in my vocabulary until about lOyears ago. While I have found that overcoming this barrier to living in fullness and joy has been difficult, l can find examples of the Cosmic in action almost daily, whe n I take tim e to look. It has been proven many times, to my scientific satisfaction, that the Cosmic Prosperity Principie of asking does work. With each experienee of the Rosicrucian principies working in my life, 1grow to be a be b e tt e r , m o re g ivin iv ingg p e rs o n . I am truly blessed. C. WuKl, Ed.D. fessor fess or of N ursitig
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Th e S econd Temple Degree explores explores the workings workings of the m ind. You’ll learn how to use your various mental faculties to strengthen your will, elimínate bad habits and establish good ones, tap into the levels of your subconscious, reason more effectively, and integrate pri p rinn c ip ie s o f psyc ps ycho holo logy gy a n d m ystic ys tic ism is m to a c h ie v e y ou r pe rs o n al goals. goals. Topics include: Cosm ic Consciousness Consciousness O u r Obje ctive and Subjecti Subjective ve Conscio Consciousne usness ss Mental and Sensory Sensory lllusi lllusion ons s Imagin Imaginati ation on and and Mem ory Phys Physic ical, al, Psyc Psychic hic,and ,and Spiritual Influence Influence o fthe Subconscious Subconscious M em ory and Reaso Reasonin ningo go fthe Subcons Subconsciou cious s Psychology Psychology and Mysticism Mysticism
TH1RD TH1RD TEMPLE DEGREE DEGREE The Third Temple Degree explores the meaning of life on many levels, including living and “non-living" matter, life on the cellular level, the mysteries of death and rebirth, and the ete m al na ture of the soul. soul. Topics Topics include: Cosmic Purpos Purpose e o fLife fLife Rosic Rosicru rucia cian n Definiti Definitions ons o fLivin fLivingan gand d Non-living Ma tter Incarnation Incarnation o fthe Soul Soul Transition Transition o fthe Soul oul InitiaticAspectofDeath
FOURTH TEMPLE TEMPLE DEGR DEGREE EE The Fourth Temple Degree introduces Rosicrucian ontology (the study of the nature of being), and lays out the cosmological framework for all creation. It explores the meaning, understanding, and use of symbols as the language of the subconscious. Topics include: Vital Vital Life Life Forcé Forcé and the Living Living Soul Soul Cycleso Cycleso fLife and Constant States States o fFlux Time, Spac Space, e, Infin Infinity ity,and ,and Eternity Symbols— Symbols— Natural,Artificial, Natural,Artificial, and and Mysti Mystica cal l SacredArchitecture
A mystic, by by nature , is fund am enta l ly a philosopher. In the Fifth Temple Degree, you will study excerpts from the works of classical philosophers. Your exploration of the ancient roots of Rosicrucian philosophy will demónstrate the timelessness of these principies. Thoughts of the following philosophers are presented: Thales, Solon, Pythagoras, Heraclitus, Democritus, Empedocles, Sócrates, Plato, Aristotle.
S1XT S1XTH H TEMPLE DEGREE DEGREE The Sixth Temple Degree presents the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual components of health and disease. In this Degree, you’ll you’ll learn specific specific Rosicrucian h ealing techn ique s for restoring and maintaining vibrant physical health and psychic equilibrium equilibrium . Topics include: include: Spiri Spiritu tual al Dimensióno fFood fFood Breathi Breathing ng and Respiratory Health CellConsciousnessand CellConsciousnessand CellularH ealth Rosicrucian RosicrucianThera Thera py and Self-hea Self-healing ling Pers Persona onalTreatmentto lTreatmentto Restore Restore yo ur Psyc Psychi hic c Equilibri Equilibrium um Phys Physic ical al and Mental Prevention Prevention o fDisea fDisease se Emotional and Spirit Spiritual ual Prevention Prevention o fDisea fDisease se
SEVENTH SEVENTH TEMPLE TEMPLE DEGR DEGREE EE The exercises and experiments of all the previous Degrees have contributed to your gradual development, providing you with the necessary foundation for the advanced techniques of the Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Degrees. In the Seventh Degree you will learn how to accomplish psychic projection, how to deve lop your personal personal aura and perceive o the r people ’s auras, auras, and how to further dev elop your psychic psychic cen ters and psypsychic perception. You will also receive a thorough explanation of the physiological, psychic, and spiritual influence of specific mystical sounds. Topics include: The Psyc Psychi hic c Bodyand Psyc Psychi hicC cC enters Psyc Psychic hic Perception and Psych Psychic ic Consciousness Consciousness Ho wt o Accomplish Psyc Psychi hic c Projecti Projection on Nature and Symbol Symbolism ism o fDreams The Phys Physica ical,Psyc l,Psychic hic,and ,and SpiritualA uras Myst Mystic ical al Powero f Vowel Soun Sounds ds and and Mantr Mantras as
The Eighth Temple Degree explores in depth the dieme of imm ortalit ortality— y— rhe mysteri mysteries es ot hirrh hirrh and de ath, reinc am ation and karma, a nd the evolution of rhe soul soul personality personality.. Topics include: include: Univer Universal sal Soul Soul andthe andthe Human Soul Soul Divine Consciousness Consciousness and SelfConsciousness SelfConsciousness Spiri Spiritua tual l Evoluti Evolution on o fHumans MasteryofKarma Reincamat Reincamation ion o ftheSoul ftheSoul Me mo ry o fPas fPast Incarn Incarnat ation ions s The Mysteryo Mysteryo fBirthand fBirthand Death Death Helpto the Dyin Dying, g, Befor Before e andAfter andAfter Death Death
N1NTH N1NTH TEMPL TEMPLE E DEGR DEGREE EE If you have conscientiously studied and practiced the exercises and experiments of rhe earlier Degrees, rhese techniques will by now have become second nature, and you’ll be well pre p re p a r e d to su c ce ssfu ss fu lly ll y u n d e r ta k e t h e a d v a n c e d e x p e r im e n ts of the Ninth Degree. This Degree gives you the opportunity to utiiize the highest metaphysical powers in practical ways to affect positive conditions in your environment and your lite in acco rdance with th e greatest good. Topics Topics include: include: Macrocosm Macrocosm and and Microcosm Microcosm The Four Princi Principáis páis: : Earth, Earth,Wate Wate r;Air;and r;Air;and Fire Fire Symbolism Symbolism o fthe Cross.Tr Cross.Triangl iangle,Squ e,Square are,Circle ,Circle,and ,and Rose-Cross Rose-Cross MentalAlchemy Telepathy.Telekinesis,andVibroturgy Cosmic Protection,Mystica Protection,Mystical l Regeneration Regeneration A ttu tt u n e m e n t w ith Co smic sm ic Conscious Cons cious ness
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T he Rosicrucian Order, A M O R C , is no t jus justt a course of study study,, bu b u t a way wa y o f life. W h il e t h e e sse ss e n tia ti a l R o sic si c m c ia n te ac h in g s are ar e covered in rhe first five years, the exploration of universal laws is truly a lifelong study. As long as we live, we never stop leaming. There fore, th e Rosicruc ian lesson lessonss con tinué for man y years years heyond the Ninth Degree, providing you with even greater insights and exploration ol the Rosicrucian principies and techniques.
he Rosicrucian Order, AMORC', is a philosophical and initiatic tradition. As a member, you are not just taking a course of study. You are passing through LNegrees of study, rituals, ceremonies, exercises, and demonstrations that ha ve a long historical historical background with new information information constantly heing added. Rosicrucian initiarions are rituals designed to mark the m ilestones of a stud en t’s t’s progress on th e m ystical pa th. In these heautiful rituals, mystical laws and principies are demonstrated in a dramatic form, in order to both inform and inspire the Rosicrucian student. All of the Degrees of Rosicrucian study are preceded by an initiation ceremony, written in an impressive sive and hrief form form tha t can easil easilyy he performed performed a t hom e during your study period. You also have the option of receiving these initiations initiations in a mo re elabó rate form in the O rde r’s r’s affiliated affiliated Lodges. You’ll find that these initiations, when conferred in the Temple of a Rosicrucian Lodge with all officers participating, are even more impressive to the psyche. Both the home ceremonies and the Lodge initiations are specially prepared to introduce to you in an impressive, symbolic, and dramatic way the importance of each new Degree into which you are entering. The origin of initiation is as oíd as the earliest civilizations. The ancient Egyptians learned that demonstrations, the perfor mance of various acts, and the use of objects, help to facilítate instruction, so that the lessons are more easily impressed upon the minds of the students. Dramas of impressive ceremonies
consisting of music, spectacular lighting, processionals, chanting, and colorful costumes become an unforgettable experience to the p articipant. articipant. 6
Always renewed. always flowing forth, as from a cornucopia, the knowledge of the Cosmic flows through the Rosicrucian teachings. In my many ye ars of m embership and study, I have found an endless source of new and ancient wisdom on which to feed and care for my soul and my body and the inspiration to care eQually for others.
Is there a better treasure in life than to find one’s place and in developing natural talents help harmony ring round our garden world? Fo ury ea rs ago I sen t for the Masteiy of Life with some skepticism and great hope. Skepticism has vanished; Rosicrucian practice works fo r m ^ J ^
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All true esoteric initiations are mystery-dramas. In these dramatizations, ancient people sought to reenact certain fundamental truths of nature which they had discovered. These mystery-dramas were somewhat like the modern passion plays. In ancient times, the word mystery did not have the same connotation that it does now. It refen refenred red to a uniqu e gnosis— gnosis— th at is, knowledge w hich was to be revealed to the candidate for initiation. In fact, in ancient Rome the mysteries were called inicia. The initiates were called mystac. The Latin word initiare meant “to inspire,” and initium m ea nt “begin ning ” or “training.” “training.” Thus, candidates for for initiation initiation were were introduc introduced ed to an inspiring inspiring knowledge th at was to to m ake an em otional or psychic im pression upon the ir consciousness as well as as to add to their knowledge. In a dram atic way way,, the initiation sheds illum ina tion upon certain subjects which otherwise may not be thoroughly understood and appreciated. Further, the mystical aspect of initiation arouses your psychic and emotional response conceming the subjects you are about to study and produces an awareness, a state of conscio consciousness usness which otherw ise could could n ot be achieved. N o rite ri te o r c er e m on y, ho w e ve r, n o m a tt e r w h a t its form fo rm o r h o w it is is con du cted , is a true in itiatio n if it does no t do th e following: (a) cause you to engage engage in introspe ction, tha t is, is, to tum you your r consciousness within, to look upon yourself; (b) engender within you a feeling of aspiration and idealista; and (c) exact from you a sacred obligation or promise which you make to yourself that you will try try to fulfill fulfill your aspirations. aspirations. T he purpose of Ro sicrucian initiation is for the same traditional and psychological reasons. Partí cipa t ion in initia tion rituals does n ot, in itsel itself, f, m ake you a true initiate, and Rosicrucian students are not required to p a r t ic íp a te in ritu ri tu a ls . You b e c o m e a R o s ic r u c ia n in it ia te o n ly through your own efforts, merits, and preparation. This means that as you progress along the Rosicrucian path, it is through your personal work that you will advance; and everything that you can become, you will become through your own patience and perseverance. E ven in antiquity w hen seekers seekers traveled traveled thousands of miles to reach ancient temples so as to be initiated and receive instructions from the Masters, they understood that true initiation— initiation— m eaning illumination illumination of consci consciousn ousness ess— — would would come only w hen they were prepared or ready ready on the inne r plañe, whether or not they were in a temple or proceeding through a cerem ony or ritual ritual at tha t particular time. W ha t was was true true centuries ago is still true today. However, it is possible to accelerate this inner pre p re p a ra tio ti o n , a n d this th is is th t h e pu rpos rp osee o f Ros R os icru ic ru ci an in itia it ia tio ti o n s.
Local Groups he Rosicrucian Rosicrucian Order, Order, A M O RC , m aintains a syste system m of local local Rosicrucian groups groups to supp lem ent th e hom e study study pro p ro g ra m . A s a s t u d e n t o f t h e R o s ic ru c ia n O rd e r, yo youu have the option and privilege of attending an affiliated Lodge, Chapter, Pronaos, or Atrium Group if there is one in your area. Here you can enjoy the company of fellow Rosicrucians, hear inspiring lectures, engage in mystical experiments with other students, and particípate in beautiful ceremonies and stimulating discussions. In addition, you’ll have rhe opportunity to attend a variety of special events, seminars, and conventions. N o R o s ic ru c ia n m e m b e r is o b li g a te d to a s s o c ia te w i th a lo ca l Rosicrucian group, but it is highly recommended. This is a special pri p ri v il e g e o ffe ff e re d to yo u, a n d p ro v id e s a u n iq u e o p p o r t u n it y to enrich yo your ur membership experience. experience . You may visit a local group without obligation three consecutive times. After that, you will be invited to become a member of the group. Members of a Lodge, Chapter, Pronaos, or Atrium Group support rhe activities of their local group through nominal dues or don ation s wh ich are sepárate from from their regular Rosicrucian mem bership dues. dues. Many local groups offer regular Open Meetings, where members of the public can attend a brief lecture and meet R osicrucian stud stud ents in an informal setting. To find out if O pen Meetings are offered in your area, you may cali or write our Ro sicrucian Grou ps offi office ce at: Rosicrucian Order, AMORC 1342 Naglee Avenue
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Other Benefits of Membership Rosicrucian Publications As a member of rhe Order, you will receive the following p u b l i c a t i o n s in a d d i ri o n t o y o u r le sso ss o ns: ns : THE ROSICRUCIAN ROSICRUCIAN D1GE 1GEST Di gest,t, The official magazine of the Rosicrucian Order. The Diges pu p u b li sh e d qu a rte rt e rly rl y , c o n ta i n s fa s c in a ti n g a n d in fo rm a ti v e ar ric ri c ie s related to mysticism, philosophy, rhe sciences and rhe arts and is of particular interest to R osicrucians and the ir friends friends..
THE ROSICRUC ROSICRUCIA IAN N FORUM FORUM T h e Forum, a quarterly publication, supplements the Rosicrucian teachings, contains in-depth articles on aspeets of the Rosicrucian studies and answers questions from Rosicrucian students. It is a prívate pu blicatio n for Rosicrucian stude nts only. only. ROSE+ E+ CROIX IOUR NAL R os e+ C ro ix Jo ur na l is an international, peer-reviewed T h e Ros online Rosicrucian journal that is interdisciplinary and rransdisciplinary in approach. The journal focuses on topics that are related ro the sciences, histor history, y, rhe arts, arts, mysticism, an d spirituality— especially interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary inquiries rhat traverse and lie beyond the limits of different fields of study.
THE ENGL ENGL1S 1SH H GR/AND GR/AND LODGE BULL BULLET ET1N 1N BulL’tin , a quarterly newsletter, keeps members updated T h e BulL’tin on national and international Rosicrucian events and contains mem bership inform ation and news of curren t Rosicrucian activit activities. ies.
Council of Solace The Council of Solace is a group of Rosicrucians who medítate daily on hehalf of others who are stru^gling with health, emotional, financial, or other challenges. The Council direets metaphysical assistance to those in need through a unique and mystical system of direcr healing attunement. Rosicrucian students receive complete information about the services of the Council of Solace in their firsr packet of introductory materials. Anyone, whether or not they are m embers of rhe R osicrucian O rder, may requ est th e a id of rhe Council of Solace. To request metaphysical assistance, write
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Th e headquarters of the R osicnician osicnician Order, Order, AM O R C , is beaubeautiful Rosicrucian Park in San José, California. Fountains, exotic pla p la n ts a n d trees tre es,, s ta tu ar y an d E gy ptia pt iann-st styl ylee b uild ui ldin in gs ad d to th e special am bienc e of of Rosicrucian Park. In add ition to our adm inistrative offices, Rosicrucian Park also houses the Rosicrucian Research Library, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Planetarium, the Rosicrucian Rosicrucian P eace Card en, and our Egyptian Egyptian-st -style yle Gra nd Temple. Rosicrucian members may attend convoca tions and o ther activities activities in the Grand Temple, including sessions of the Council of Solace healing meditation. Guests are welcome to stroll through the Park grounds and take in the special atmosphere.
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Planetarium The museum ofifers an exciting chance to travel back in time and discover the mysteries of ancient Egypt. The Rosicrucian Order has the largest collection of Egyptian artifaets on display in W estern No rth Am erica. erica. T he museum, which is one of the large largest st tourist attractions in San José, California, allows guests to see the fascinating objeets and ritual items the Egyptians used in everyday life, while at the planetarium visitors leam about various ancient civilizations’ civilizations’ know ledge of the solar syst system. em. Rosicrucian members, along with one guest, receive free admission to the museum. The pla p la n e ta ri u m is c o m p lim li m e n ta ry to all. all .
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Rosicrucian Peace Garden The Rosicrucian Peace Garden is an educational garden dedicated to the Rosicrucian ideáis ideáis of of peace and tolerancé. Based Based on examples of gardens from the city of Akhetaton (now called Am am a), the garden contains contains plants plants and architectur architecturee authe ntic to the 18th Dynasty of an cie nt Egypt Egypt,, including m edicinal plants, be b e a u tifu ti fu l flow flo w ers, er s, a re fl e c ti o n p o n d for fo r re la x a ti o n a n d c o n te m p la tion, a small small outdo or tem ple, an d a grape arbor arbor..
Rosicrucian Research Library The Rosicrucian Research Library contains a remarkable collection of books and other research materials on most esoteric subjects, as well as cultural, scientific, and other fascinating material. Rosicrucian members living in or visiting the San José area are encouraged to visir the library. We also offer a special program of library membership to visiting scholars, researchers, an d th e gen eral public. public.
Books and Gifts Many of our students have expressed an interest in highquality books on mystical and metaphysical subjects to supplement their studies. Through catalog sales and our webstore, we strive to bring both Rosicnician students and the public the best in metaphysical books from many cultures, ancient and modem. Although not everything offered is directly associated with rhe Rosicrucian teachings, all items are carefully selected to harmonize with the Rosicrucian tradition. The pu p u rc h as e o f su p p le m e n ta ry bo book okss a n d s tu d e n t supp su pplie lie s is stri st rict ctly ly optional. All of the information necessary for the Rosicrucian course of study is contained in the monographs which students receive as a benefit of their m embership.
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Rose-Croix üniversity International Rosicrucian students are eligible to enroll in classes sponsored by R o s e -C ro ix U n iv e rs ity it y I n te r n a tio ti o n a l. T h is o p tio ti o n a l p ro gr am ofters in-depth courses which expand on certain aspects of the Rosicmcian studies. Its purpose is to ofifer Rosicrucian students opportunities for personal development and spiritual growth in a classro classroom om en viro nm en t unde r the personal instruction of faculty faculty members. The Rosicrucian faculty are qualified experts in their tields of instruction and members of our International Research Council.
Our Traditional and Chronological History he Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, is knovvn intemationa^W a^W ty its its tradit traditional ional and auth entic title, title, the the A ncient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis, from which is derived the acronym acronym “A “A M O R C .” Th e A ncient Mystic Mystical al Order Rosae Rosae Cruci Cruciss is the L atin form form of the orga nization’s nization’s ñame, w hich literally literally translates into the Ancient Mystical Order of the Rosy Cross. There is no religious connotation associated with this symbol; the Rosy Cross symbol symbol predates C hristianity. T he cross cross symbolically symbolically represent resentss the hu m an body and the rose rose represents represents the individuáis unfolding consciousness. Together, the rose and cross represent the experiences and challenges of a thoughtful life well lived. Thus, by o ur ñ a m e a n d sy m bo l w e re p re s e n t th e a n c i e n t R o si cr u cia ci a n s, pe p e rp e tu a ti n g t h e tru tr u e tr a d it io n s o f R o s ic ru c ia n m o v e m e n ts fro fr o m centuries past to the presen t day. day. Th e history history of the R osicrucian osicrucian Order, Order, A M O R C , may be be divided into two general classifications: traditional and chron ological. The traditional history consists of mystical allegories and fascinating legends that have been passed down for centu ries by word of m outh. T he Ro sicrucian O rde r’s r’s chron ological accounts are based on specific dates and verifiable faets.
Our Roots in the Ancient World T he R osicrucian osicrucian mov em ent, of of w hich the R osicrucian Order, Order, AMORC, is the most prominent modern representative, has its roots in the mystery traditions, philosophy, and myths of ancient Egypt dating back to approximately 1500 B.C. In antiquity the word “mystery” referred to a special gnosis, a secret wisdom. Thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt select bodies or schools vvere formed to explore the mysteries of life and leam the secrets of this hidden wisdom. Only sincere students, displaying a desire for knowledge and meeting certain tests were considered worthy of being inducted into these mysteries. Over the course of centuries these mystery7schools added an initiatory dimensión to the knowledge they transmitted. It is is further trad itionally related th at the O rde r’s r’s first first memberstudents met in secluded chambers in magnificent oíd temples, where, as candidates, they were initiated into the great mysteries. Their mystical studies then assumed a more closed character and were held exclusively in temples which had been built for that pu rpos rp os e. R o si cr u c ia n tr a d it io n re la te s t h a t th e gre gr e a t py ram ra m ids id s o f Giza were most sacred in the eyes of initiates. Contrary to what historians affirm, our tradition relates that the Giza pyramids were not built to be the tombs of pharaohs, but were actually places
of study and mystical initiation. The mystery schools, over centuries of time, gradually evolved into great centers of leaming, attracting students from from through out the kno wn world world.. Pha raoh Th utm ose III, III, who ruled Egvpt Egvpt from from 1500 to 1447 B.C., organized the first esoteric school of initiates founded upon principies and methods similar to those perpetuated today hy the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC. Decades later Pharaoh Amenhotep IV was initiated into the secret school. This most enlightened ph p h a r a o h — h isto is to ry ’s first fir st m o n o th e is t— was wa s so inspired hy the mystery teachings that he gave a com pletely new direc tion to Egypt’s Egypt’s religión religión and philosophy. He established a religión which recognized the Aton, the solar disk, as being the syrnbo syrnboll of the solé solé deity— the foundation of life itself, the symbol of Light, Truth, and Joy—and changed his ñame to Akhnaton to reflect these new ideas. And although the earlier religión was later reestablished, the mystical idea was put forth in hu m an co nsciousness nsciousness,, and its its fíame fíame nev er died. died.
Centuries later, Greek philosophers such as Thales and Pythagoras, the Román philosopher Plotinus, and others, joumeyed to Egypt and were initiated into the mystery schools. They then bro b ro ug ht th e ir a d va n ce d leam le am in g an d wisd wi sdom om to the Western world. Their experiences are the first records records of wh at eventually grew an d blossomed into the Rosicrucian Order. T he ñam e of the Order, as itit is now known, was to come much later. However, the Rosicrucian Order always perpetuated its heritage of an cien t symbolism symbolism an d principies. principies.
Early European Beginnings lt was in the time of Charlemagne (742-814) that the French philosopher Amaud introduced the mystical teachings into France, and from there they spread to much of Western Europe. Throughout medieval Europe mystical knowledge was often necessarily couched in symbolism or disguised and hidden in the love songs of Troubadours, the formularies of Alchemists, the symbolical system known as the Qabala, and the rituals rituals of Orders of Knighthood.
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mystic mysticss and philosophers— philosophers— sought to trans mute the base elements of human character into the more noble virtues and to release the wisdom of the divine self within the indi vidual. Some of the renowned alchemists who were also Rosicrucians or were closely associated with them were Albertus Magnus, Roger Bacon, Paracelsus, Nicholas Flamel, and Robert Fludd.
Alchemy— the art ar t of transm utation— utati on— As the oíd saying goes, “The truth shall carne into prominence vvith the Alexandrian make you free.” Consequently, those who sought Greeks. It was then introduced to the Arabs, Truth and attempted to expound it to their who then transmitted this art and forerunner fellow humans became the objects of persecution oi chemistry to Europe. The alchemists played by ty ra n n ic a l rule ru lers rs or na rrow rr ow religi rel igiou ouss system sys tem s. a tremendous part in the early history of the For several centuries, due to the lack of freedoni Rosicrucia Rosicruciann O rder. rder. W hile m any alchemists alchemists of thought, the Order had to conceal itself under were interested in making gold, some were various ñames. However, in all times and places more concerned with the transmutation of the Order never ceased its activities, perpetuating human character. European alchemists and its ideáis and its teachings, participating directKnights Templar, in contact with the Arab ly or indirectly in the advancement of the arts, civilization at the time of the Crusades, sciences, and civilization in general, and always br b r o u g h t m u c h o t th is w is d o m to t h e W e st . emphasizing the equality of men and women In Europe the transcendental alchemists— and the true solidarit solidarityy of all all hum anity.
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As the Renaissance burst upon Europe with a flash of new interest in th e arts and sciences, sciences, a mysterious mysterious puh lication printed in 17th'Century Germany, caíled the Fama Fratemitatis, heralded a renewed interest in Rosicrucianism throughout Europe. The introduces C hristian Rosenkre Rosenkreuz, uz, a m ythical character who Faina introduces was said to have traveled to centers of leaming in the Near East and who personified the revived interest in esoteric studies and mystical leaming. As part of this great renewal, the renowned Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626), English philosopher, essayist, and statesman, direc directe tedd the R osicrucian O rder an d its its activities activities both in England a n d o n t h e c o n t in in e n t .
Crossing the Atlantic In the late 17th century, following a plan o riginally proposed by F ra n c is B a c o n in The New Atlantis, a colony of Rosicrucian leaders was organized to establish the Rosicrucian arts and sciences in America. In 1694 Rosicrucian settlers made the periious journey across the Atlantic Ocean in a specially chartered vessel, the Sarah María, under the leadership of Johannes Kelpius, master of a Rosicrucian Lodge in Europe. Lan ding in P hiladelphia, the colonists established their first settlement and later moved further west in Pennsylvania to Ephrata. These Rosicrucian com m unities made valuable con tributions to the newly newly emerging
A m erican culture in the fiel fields ds of printing, philosophy, philosophy, the sciences sciences and arts. Later such eminent Americans as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jeíferson, and Thomas Paine were intimately connected with the Rosicrucian community. In fact, many Rosicrucians play pl ay e d a n i m p o r ta n t ro le in t h e g r e a t a l c h e m ic a l a n d so c ia l pro p ro ce s s le a d in g t o th e f o u n d in g of a new ' n a t i o n . Throughout history, there have been periods of greater and lesser activity of Rosicrucianism around the world. While inactive in the Americas during the 19th century, the Order was very active in France, Germany, Switzerland, Russia, Spain, and other lands during this time. In 1909 the American businessman and philosopher, H. Spencer Lewis, joumeyed to France, where he was duly initiated into the Rosicrucian Order and chartered with the responsibi responsibilit lityy of of renew renew ing Rosicrucian a ctivity in Am erica. W ith H. Spencer Lewi Lewiss as as its its president, president, the R osicrucian Order, Order, A M O R C , was incorporated in 1915 in New York City. In 1927 the Orde r moved its headquarters to San José, José, California— the site site of pre p re s e n t-d t- d a y R o si c ru c ia n Pa rk. rk .
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Over the past 90 years hundreds of thousands of people have been students of the Rosicrucian teachings. From the be b e g in n in g , b o t h m e n a n d w o m e n h a v e p la y e d a n e q u a l ro le in the Rosicrucian Order, w ithou t regard regard to religión religión or race. race. Througho ut history history a num ber of prom inent persons persons in the fields of science and the arts have been associated with the Rosicmcian movement, such as Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Cornelias H einrich A grippa (1486(1486-11 535), Paracels Paracelsus us (1493-1541), Fran<;ois Rabelais (1494-1553), Theresa of Avila (1515-1582), Joh n of the the Cross (1542-1591), Francis Bacon (1561 (1561 -1626), Robert Fludd (1574-1637), Jacob Boehme (1575-1624), Rene Descartes (1596-1650), Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), Baruch Spinoza (16321677), Isaac Newton (1642-1727), Gottfried Wilhelm Leihnitz (1646-1716), Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), Thomas Jeíferson (1743-1826), M ichael Faraday Faraday (1791-1867), Ella W heeler W ilcox (1850-1919), Marie Corelli (1855-1924), Claude Debussy (18621918), Erik Satie (1866-1925), and Edith Piaf (1916-1963). Today’s Today’s Rosicrucian legacy legacy consists of a vast colle ction of know l edge which has come down to us through many centuries to enrich the cultural and spiritual heritage of AMORC. To rhe knowledge passed pas sed o n by th e sages of a n c ie n t Egyp Eg yptt w ere er e ad ded de d p h ilos il os op hica hi ca l concepts expressed by the great thinkers of ancient Greece, India, and the Arab world. Then, a few centuries later, the mystical prec pr ec ep ts of R os ic ruci ru ci an alch al ch em is ts of th e M id dle dl e Ag Ages es w ere form fo rm ulated, followed by the vast expansión of knowledge which occurred from from the Renaissance to th e prese nt day. day.
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The New Frontier As you can see, Rosicrucian ideas and our unique process and method of inner development have been developed over m any centuries. Th us, a large large num ber of mystical mystical laws laws and p rin cipies which are explained in our monographs are the product of the ongoing studies and experimentation which mystics of the past have performed to pierce the mysteries of nature and the universe. In the twenty-first century we feel strongly that these teac hing s will will play an increasingly im po rtan t role role in in hum an ity’s ity’s evolution. With fast-paced technological advancement and its effeets upon the environment and the human psyche, people are searching for an inner, ever-reliable source of strength and b a la n c e . P e r h a p s n o w m o re t h a n ev er , we a re re a c h in g o u t tor to r understanding, for mystical iilumination, for spiritual guidance, for harmony and peace. Through its unique system of instruction and its humanitarian ideáis, the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, offers a beacon of light to all who seek the answers to lites questions by following following this inn er pa th to wisdom. wisdom.
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e cordially invite you to join us as we explore the marvelous trontier of self and the universal laws of nature. By accepting this invitation, you will not he agreeing to study study a mere c orre spo nd ente course; course; you you will will become part of a worldwide mystical association of trien and women who share your spiritual interests, zest for higher knowledge, and humanitarian ideáis. We welcome you to a lifetime of leaming that will enabíe you to experienee real, practical benefits on a daily basis. To become a Rosicrucian student, simply fill out the application enclosed with this booklet and retum it to us, along with at least least one qu arter ’s dues. Th e dues rates are Usted Usted on the application. Aside from your dues, no other fees are required, ñor must you pu rc ha se an y bo ok s or o th e r su p p le m e n ta l m ater at eria ials ls in or de r to advance through the studie studies. s. W he n we receive receive your your applicati application, on, it will be reviewed by the Mem bership Com m ittee, who will will notify notify you by m ail ai l u p o n ap prov pr ov al o f yo your ur p e ti tio ti o n to rece re ce ive iv e th e R osic os icru ru cian ci an teachings. teachings. This norm ally takes takes no more th an two to three weeks weeks.. If som eone living living in your househo ld is also interested in studying studying with us, please don’t hesitate to take advantage of our Companion Membership program, which offers considerable financial savings. Under the Companion program, two people living at the same address share a single set of lessons, magazines, etc., yet they both have fi.ll membership benefits. For further information about Co m pan ion M embership, please please see see the application form. form.
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