Congratulations! to Sister Ania on the historic achievement of running a marathon in Paris to raise money for OTO Poland. She raised over 2000 British pounds and has a blog all about the campaign. Check out the MAROTON Facebook page.
We're happy to announce that a new book by Dr. David Shoemaker will be released later this year based on his Living Thelema segments on this podcast, and will include additional discussion and resources. The title of the book will be Living Thelema: A Practical Guide to Attainment in Aleister Crowley's System of Magick. Tune in to future Speech in the Silence programs for further information about this book.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Collective777, Art Guild of Ordo Templi Orientis Australia, which aims to raise awareness of esoteric and occult art in all its forms, to further the interests of its members, and to promulgate the Law of Thelema through the creation of artistic work and staging of creative public initiatives. The guild is currently accepting members working across a range of creative practices.. Visit our blog at speechinthesilence.com to get a link to the new website of Collective777.
The International Headquarters of Ordo Templi Orientis has posted a lengthy announcement concerning a number of new developments, including:
news about a major international art exhibition which will include ten original paintings from the Thoth Tarot by Aleister Crowley and Frieda Harris
information about the newly completed restoration of the Thoth Tarot
copyright litigation news
information about several publishing projects that are coming to a head
a major find in the OTO archives, leading Frater Superior Hymenaeus Beta to announce an important correction to the typescript of Liber AL vel Legis
On April 26 through 28, Scarlet Woman Lodge in Austin presents a Weekend of Wonders with Lon Milo DuQuette, featuring several lectures, social events, book signing, and the Gnostic Mass.
On May 17-19 Golden Lotus Oasis in the Los Angeles metropolitan area will offer Classathon: a weekend of initiation symbolism classes alongside other classes on Thelema, Magick, mysticism, yoga, and the Gnostic Mass.
On May 25, Astarte Lodge in Berlin, Germany will celebrate its 25th anniversary. Celebrations will include a Gnostic Mass and banquet along with two fascinating presentations: "Beast in Babylon - Crowley's Berlin" by Fr. Asotos of Astarte Lodge and "Dead Souls: The Paintings of Aleister Crowley" by Fr. Akhem Sekher. All OTO members & their guests are welcome to attend. Registration is, however, required. For more information email the Lodge at astarte@oto.de.
Scarlet Woman Lodge in Austin will hold their annual Scarlet Symposium, featuring workshops, vendors, presentations, social events, and more on June 22nd and 23rd.
A new film about Aleister Crowley’s friendship with Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa is in production. Tune in to future Speech in the Silence programs to learn more.
If you would like to notify our listeners about an event or publication, or other news pertinent to Thelemites, send the details to us at thelemapodcast@gmail.com
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We're happy to announce that a new book by Dr. David Shoemaker will be released later this year based on his Living Thelema segments on this podcast, and will include additional discussion and resources. The title of the book will be Living Thelema: A Practical Guide to Attainment in Aleister Crowley's System of Magick. Tune in to future Speech in the Silence programs for further information about this book.
On Thursday, March 21, Antero Alli will present his film, To Dream of Falling Upwards at Cloud 9 in Berkeley.
On April 26 through 28, Scarlet Woman Lodge in Austin presents a Weekend of Wonders with Lon Milo DuQuette, featuring several lectures, social events, book signing, and the Gnostic Mass.
On May 17-19 Golden Lotus Oasis in the Los Angeles metropolitan area will offer Classathon: a weekend of initiation symbolism classes alongside other classes on Thelema, Magick, mysticism, yoga, and the Gnostic Mass.
A new film about Aleister Crowley’s friendship with Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa is in production. Tune in to future Speech in the Silence programs to learn more.
If you would like to notify our listeners about an event or publication, or other news pertinent to Thelemites, send the details to us at thelemapodcast@gmail.com
Star Sapphire Lodge in the Los Angeles metropolitan area will host its annual Massathon, a celebration of Aleister Crowley’s Gnostic Mass, with 11 performances of the Mass on the weekend of March 1st through 3rd.
On May 17-19 Golden Lotus Oasis in the Los Angeles metropolitan area will offer Classathon: a weekend of initiation symbolism classes alongside other classes on Thelema, Magick, mysticism, yoga, and the Gnostic Mass.
A new film about Aleister Crowley’s friendship with Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa is in production. Tune in to future Speech in the Silence programs to learn more.
If you would like to notify our listeners about an event or publication, or other news pertinent to Thelemites, send the details to us at thelemapodcast@gmail.com
On February 5 in Amsterdam, Egil Asprem will defend his Ph.D. thesis on “The Problem of Disenchantment: Scientific Naturalism and Esoteric Discourse.” The event will be open to the public.
Star Sapphire Lodge in the Los Angeles metropolitan area will host its annual Massathon, a celebration of Aleister Crowley’s Gnostic Mass, with 11 performances of the Mass on the weekend of March 1st through 3rd.
The first European OTO Conference will take place in Croatia in May, 2013. Watch this space for more details.
A new film about Aleister Crowley’s friendship with Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa is in production. Tune in to future episodes of Speech in the Silence to learn more.
If you would like to notify our listeners about an event or publication, or other news pertinent to Thelemites, send the details to us at thelemapodcast@gmail.com
"Introduction to the Rites of Eleusis" excerpt by Lon Milo DuQuette
Musical Interlude: "November Song" by nuit
Reading: excerpt from "Continuing Knowledge from Generation unto Generation: The Social and Literary Background of Aleister Crowley's Magick" by Richard Kaczynski
Announcements and News about the Thelemic Community
Tune in to future episodes of Speech in the Silence for more information about the 2013 release of a new graphic novel entitled Aleister Crowley: Wandering the Waste.
A new film about Aleister Crowley’s friendship with Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa is in production. Tune in to future episodes of Speech in the Silence to learn more.
If you would like to notify our listeners about an event or publication, or other news pertinent to Thelemites, send the details to us at thelemapodcast@gmail.com
October 27, the weekend before Halloween, Knights Templar Oasis in Salem, Massachusetts will host Thelemic Symposium. More information coming soon.
Seattle: Tickets are now available for Eleusyve Productions' rock opera rendition of Aleister Crowley's Rite of Sol. Tickets are available for the evenings of November 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, and 10th.
Registration is now open for the Texas O.T.O. Conference (TOTOCON), to be held November 10th and 11th in Austin.
Tune in to future episodes of Speech in the Silence for more information about the 2013 release of a new graphic novel entitled Aleister Crowley: Wandering the Waste.
A new film about Aleister Crowley’s friendship with Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa is in production. Tune in to future episodes of Speech in the Silence to learn more.
If you would like to notify our listeners about an event or publication, or other news pertinent to Thelemites, send the details to us at thelemapodcast@gmail.com
A new book about Aleister Crowley's final days, entitled Netherwood: Last Resort of Aleister Crowley by Antony Clayton with an introduction by David Tibet, is now available in a limited edition.
October 27, the weekend before Halloween, Knights Templar Oasis in Salem, Massachusetts will host Thelemic Symposium. More information coming soon.
Seattle: Tickets are now available for Eleusyve Productions' rock opera rendition of Aleister Crowley's Rite of Sol. Tickets are available for the evenings of November 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, and 10th. The November 3rd performance will also include a lecture by Lon DuQuette.
Registration is now open for the Texas O.T.O. Conference (TOTOCON), to be held November 10th and 11th in Austin.
Tune in to future episodes of Speech in the Silence for more information about the 2013 release of a new graphic novel entitled Aleister Crowley: Wandering the Waste.
A new film about Aleister Crowley’s friendship with Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa is in production. Tune in to future episodes of Speech in the Silence to learn more.
If you would like to notify our listeners about an event or publication, or other news pertinent to Thelemites, send the details to us at thelemapodcast@gmail.com
Originally conceived in 2009 as a project to be included with Sorath, the journal of Shemesh Lodge, the newly released EP is a four track Thelemic gem of epic scope. The limited release vinyl contains two tracks: "Prologue to the Unborn" and "Hymn to Pan." Both are performed by members of Shemyaza Camp and set to original contemporary scores by Brother Cameron Leonard-Schroff, a respected electronic music artist in his own right.
Purchasing the vinyl means you get an exclusive download code to all four tracks, which means that along with those also found on the vinyl, you get "Liber B vel Magi" and "LBRP" too. All are downloadable as MP3 files for you to keep. All 4 tracks are to original scores which bring some of Crowley's best-known works into a totally modern paradigm.
Take a look at the preview on YouTube. If you like what you hear, please support the work of Shemyaza Camp and get a piece of this very limited edition slice of Thelemic media history. All proceeds go to the running of Shemyaza Camp, who are dedicated to promulgating the Law of Thelema in the Valley of Brighton, UK and beyond.
If you wish to purchase the vinyl and download code for all 4 tracks, please email: shemyaza@oto-uk.org for more info.
This release was made possible with the generous assistance of UK Grand Lodge of O.T.O.
A new book about Aleister Crowley's final days, entitled Netherwood: Last Resort of Aleister Crowley by Antony Clayton with an introduction by David Tibet, is now available in a limited edition.
Seattle: Tickets are now available for Eleusyve Productions' rock opera rendition of Aleister Crowley's Rite of Sol. Tickets are available for the evenings of November 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, and 10th. The November 3rd performance will also include a lecture by Lon DuQuette.
Registration is now open for the Texas O.T.O. Conference (TOTOCON), to be held November 10th and 11th in Austin.
Tune in to future episodes of Speech in the Silence for more information about the 2013 release of a new graphic novel entitled Aleister Crowley: Wandering the Waste.
A new film about Aleister Crowley’s friendship with Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa is in production. Tune in to future episodes of Speech in the Silence to learn more.
If you would like to notify our listeners about an event or publication, or other news pertinent to Thelemites, send the details to us at thelemapodcast@gmail.com
Reading: Dr. David Shoemaker reads an excerpt from Phyllis Seckler's writings, "The Kabbalah, Magick, and Thelema. Selected Writings. Volume II."
Two previously unreleased compositions for piano, written near the end of the 19th century e.v. by one of Theodor Reuss’ collaborators and an early figure in the history of Ordo Templi Orientis, Henry Klein.
Reading: Dr. Richard Kaczynski reads an excerpt from his new book, "Forgotten Templars: The Untold Origins of Ordo Templi Orientis."
Living Thelema: The Devotional Practices of Thelema
For links to the new Phyllis Seckler book and the new book by Richard Kaczynski, see the relevant sections above.
A new book about Aleister Crowley’s final days, entitled Netherwood: Last Resort of Aleister Crowley by Antony Clayton with an introduction by David Tibet, is now available in a limited edition.
Seattle, WA: Tickets are now available for Eleusyve Productions’ rock opera rendition of Aleister Crowley’s Rite of Sol. Tickets are available for the evenings of November 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, and 10th. The November 3rd performance will also include a lecture by Lon DuQuette.
Tune in to future episodes of Speech in the Silence for more information about the 2013 release of a new graphic novel entitled Aleister Crowley: Wandering the Waste.
A new film about Aleister Crowley’s friendship with Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa is in production. Tune in to future episodes of Speech in the Silence to learn more.
If you would like to notify our listeners about an event or publication, or other news pertinent to Thelemites, send the details to us at thelemapodcast@gmail.com
The Fall issue of Agapé, previously mailed to O.T.O. members in the U.S., is now available for free download. The Agapé website has also been reworked to include a comprehensive table of contents, making it easier to find content in back issues.
Legendary guitarist and Thelemite Jimmy Page releases his album "Lucifer Rising" today, featuring re-worked versions of unreleased songs intended for Kenneth Anger’s 1972 film of the same name, as well as avant-garde compositions and experiments from other projects.
The Thelemic Holy Season starts today, March 20th, when in 1904 Aleister Crowley invoked Horus in Cairo with the Supreme Ritual and officially founded Thelema, bringing in the Aeon of Horus. The Holy Season culminates with the Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law, April 8th, 9th, and 10th, when Aleister Crowley received our holy book, Liber AL vel Legis, from his Holy Guardian Angel, Aiwass. This year, Aum.Ha. Lodge in Chicago will celebrate each day of the Holy Season with readings and rituals; as well as workshops, the Gnostic Mass, and other events over the three days of the writing of The Book of the Law.
On April 21, Mithras Encampment in Brooklyn, Connecticut offers a performance of Aleister Crowley’s Rite of Mars.
June 22 through 24, William Blake Lodge in Baltimore, Maryland presents an O.T.O. Centennial and William Blake Lodge 20 Year Anniversary Celebration, Featuring guest speaker Hymenaeus Beta and remarks by U.S. Grand Master Sabazius, U.K. Grand Master Hyperion, and Australia Grand master Shiva. This event is open to active O.T.O. members of the First Degree and above.
Tickets are now available for Eleusyve Productions' rock opera rendition of Aleister Crowley’s Rite of Sol. Opening weekend is November 2nd and 3rd, and the Saturday performance will also feature a lecture by Lon DuQuette. More performance dates will be announced soon.
If you would like to notify our listeners about an event or publication, or other news pertinent to Thelemites, send the details to us at thelemapodcast@gmail.com
