This section of our web presence contains links to a variety of texts and documents to assist in your study and understanding of the O.T.O., Thelema and other related magickal and spiritual concepts. Enjoy your research...
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Liber AL vel Legis Liber CCXX - No understanding of Thelemic thought can be grasped without a thorough study of its founding document, The Book of the Law. Delivered in the year 1904 to Aleister Crowley, in the city of Cairo, it sets down the basic premise for the New Aeon. All else is based on this seemingly simple but cryptic Document. Everyone must come to an understanding of this book in their own way, through the writings of Aleister Crowley. Commentary by others is strictly forbidden.Chap. 1, Chap.2, Chap.3
Liber I The Book of the Magus - This is an account of the Grade of Magus, the highest grade which it is ever possible to manifest in any way whatever upon this plane. Or so it is said by the Masters of the Temple.
Liber II The Message of the Master Therion - A short treatise from our founding sponsor, explaining the Law of Thelema.
Liber VIII A Ritual Proper for the Invocation of Augoeides
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Liber X Porta Lucis (The Gate of Light) - This book is an account of the sending forth of the Master by the A.'.A.'. and an explanantion of his mission.
Liber XV: The Gnostic Mass - Written in Moscow in 1913, the Gnostic Mass stands as one of the most beautiful and central rituals of the O.T.O. As the only truly public ritual of the Order, it gives an opportunity for all , intiate and non-initate alike, to experience the mysteries of Thelema. Check for announcements in the Forum section of this website for performance schedules of Blue Equinox Oasis. This is a Ritual you don't want to miss. Also, for a more in depth analysis of the symbolism, head over to this link here.
Liber LII Manifesto of the O.T.O. - The Manifesto provides a concise summary of the various threads of initiatic tradition that make up the O.T.O.. It was first published from Boleskine circa 1912 E.V., and reprinted in The Equinox III (1) (Detroit: Universal, 1919). --H.B.
Liber CI An Open Letter to Those Who May Wish to Join the Order - These regulations first appeared in The Equinox III(1) (Detroit: Universal, 1919) and constitute our best and most comprehensive guidelines for Thelemic social intercourse. Certain provisions will need to be modified to take advantage of the U.S.A's comparatively enlightened tax-exemption statues as applied to religious organizations - a few are of dubious legality at this writing. most of the principles outlined herein have long been observed in the U.S. O.T.O. - H.B.
Liber CLVI: The Book of the Wall of Abiegnus - This book is a perfect account of the task of the Exempt Adept, considered under the symbols of a particular plane, not the intellectual.
Liber CLXI Concerning the Law of Thelema - The following epistle first appeared in The Equinox III(1)(Detroit: Universal, 1919), and offers specific instances of the application of the various programs and policies outlined in other papers such as The Open Letter. As remarked elsewhere in this issue, certain programs have yet to be implemented, and some will require modification in order to conform with the laws governing non-profit religious organizations in various countries.--H.B.
Liber CXCIV An Intimation with Reference to the Constitution of the Order - This Intimation is presently being implemented in the United States-- the most significant recent development was the institution of the Electoral College. Unlike the Constitution proper, which has a decidedly international emphasis, most of its clauses govern national operations. This Intimation should be closely studied in conjunction with the Constitution, the Open Letter and other relevant papers published in this volume by those who are concerned with the future direction of the O.T.O., in the United States and abroad. It first appeared in The Equinox III(1) (Detroit: Universal, 1919). Paragraph numbers have been supplied for reference purposes, and it is followed by a synthetic, diagrammatic representation of the Intimations prepared by the New York Constitutional Study Group.--H.B.
Liber CCCLXX The Book of Creation or of the Goat of the Spirit - Analyzes the nature of the creative magical force in man, explains how to awaken it, how to use it and indicates the general as well as the particular objects to be gained thereby. The Interpretation of this Book will be given to members of the Grade of Dominus Liminis on application, each to his Adeptus.
Liber DCCCXXXVII The Law of Liberty - This epistle first appeared in The International for January 1918, and is an expository comment on Liber Legis - The Book of the Law , from which the quotations are taken -- H.B.
Liber CMXIII Berashth - Mental and spiritual practices for the Adepts preparation, preferably to be somewhat mastered before throwing his/her sorry butt into the Abyss.
Duty - So you have looked up from your serious studies, and realized you yourself have accepted the Law of Thelema! Now what?!
