http://www.rosicrucian.org/about/mastery/mastery08history.html
- The Rosicrucian movement... 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 were formed to explore the mysteries of life and learn 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....
"...students met in secluded chambers in
magnificent old temples, where, as
candidates, they were initiated into the
great mysteries. ... the Giza pyramids were not built to be the tombs of pharaohs, but were actually places of study and mystical initiation....
"...the French philosopher Arnaud 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 formularies of Alchemists, the
symbolical system known as the Qabala, and the
rituals of Orders of Knighthood.
"While much of medieval Europe lay in darkness, the highly advanced
Arab civilization preserved a large
body of the mystical teachings through texts
translated directly from the great libraries
of the ancient world, such as Egypt’s
Alexandria Library....Alchemy—the art of transmutation—came into prominence with the Alexandrian Greeks....
"European alchemists and Knights Templar,
in contact with the Arab civilization at the
time of the Crusades, brought much of this
wisdom to the West.... Some of the renowned alchemists who were also Rosicrucians or were closely associated with them were Albertus
Magnus, Roger Bacon... Nicholas Flamel, and Robert Fludd....
"For several centuries, due to the lack of freedom of thought, the Order had to conceal itself under various names.
... perpetuating its ideals and its teachings... always emphasizing the equality of men and women and the
true solidarity of all humanity.
"Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626), English philosopher, essayist, and statesman,
directed the
Rosicrucian Order and
its activities both in England and on the
continent.... Later such eminent Americans as
Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson,
and Thomas Paine were intimately
connected with the Rosicrucian community.
...
"Throughout history a number of prominent persons in the fields of science and the arts have been associated with the Rosicrucian movement, such as Leonardo da
Vinci (1452-1519)... Theresa of Avila (1515-1582), John of the
Cross (1542-1591), Francis Bacon (1561-1626)...
Jacob Boehme
(1575-1624), René
Descartes (1596-1650), Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), Baruch Spinoza (1632-1677), Isaac
Newton (1642-1727)...
http://www.rosicrucian.org/about/mastery/mastery09faq.html
- "Rosicrucian students come from every religious denomination,
and through our teachings, many find a
greater appreciation of the mystical
principles underlying their
individual religious and philosophical
beliefs....
"The Rosicrucian path incorporates both metaphysics and mysticism.
Metaphysics is that which falls beyond the five physical senses; for example, intuition, visualization, and healing techniques.
Mysticism is simply the process by which you may eventually experience direct, conscious union with the Absolute, Divine Mind, Universal Intelligence.... This is
not done by adhering to specific tenets or beliefs, but by learning and
applying natural laws which, over time, allow you to
experience Divine or Cosmic Consciousness."
http://amorc.org.au/masteryintro.php
- "Imagine having the ability to actualise your highest potential in all areas of life including family and social relationships, career, health and personal development.
... Much of it goes back to the mystery schools of ancient Egypt and Europe. Yet it is not frozen. It has moved and is still
moving with the times.
http://www.rosicrucian.org/about/mastery/mastery04potential.html
- "Learn how to bring into physical manifestation the life you’ve dreamed of, whether it’s happiness and peace in your personal life, or success in your business. The Rosicrucian studies give you specific knowledge of metaphysics, mysticism, psychology, parapsychology, philosophy, and science... Learn techniques for
relaxation and meditation, how to use
visualization as a tool to achieve
your goals....
"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...From this
spiritual foundation, from your connection with the greater whole,
everything else flows."
http://www.rosicrucian.org/about/mastery/index.html
- "What is my purpose? ... [P]erhaps what you seek can be explained simply and generally as
greater personal power, a more focused attunement with life, and heightened spiritual awareness. Rosicrucians call this Mastery of Life. It embraces all aspects of who you are and all you can be - physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. ...the Rosicrucian Order's teachings are the
keys to open the doors that will serve you..."
www.rosicrucian.org/about/mastery/mastery06home.html
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"These lessons also explore the nature of soul and spiritual
evolution,
reincarnation and karma, and the cycles of the soul.
Topics include... Purpose of our Spiritual Evolution, Reincarnation and
Karma.... The Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, is known internationally by its traditional and authentic title, the
Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis,
from which is derived the acronym 'AMORC.'
...the Rosy Cross symbol predates Christianity. The
cross symbolically represents the
human body and the rose represents
the individual’s unfolding consciousness."
http://amorc.org.au/masteryintro.php
- "The Rosicrucian Order is Unique
Imagine having the ability to actualise your highest potential in all areas of life including family and social relationships, career, health and personal development.
... Much of it goes back to the mystery schools of ancient Egypt and Europe. Yet it is
not frozen. It has moved and is still moving with the times.
http://www.rosicrucian.org/about/mastery/mastery04potential.html
- "Learn how to bring into physical manifestation the life you’ve dreamed of, whether it’s happiness and peace in your personal life, or success in your business. The Rosicrucian studies give you specific knowledge of
metaphysics, mysticism, psychology, parapsychology, philosophy, and science... Learn techniques for
relaxation and meditation, how to use
visualization as a tool to achieve
your goals....
"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...From this
spiritual foundation, from your connection with the greater whole,
everything else flows."