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Thelema Intensive!

Our unique two-day courses in London on Thelema and Aleister Crowley is for those looking to appreciate the role of this individual in the development of the Western esoteric tradition. Next dates coming soon!

We also look at practical issues such as rituals, the background of Liber Al, reading the Thoth Tarot deck, and the Thelemic world-view. This course uses material unavailable to the general public, including research conducted in Egypt, and in various libraries holding Crowley's original manuscripts, notebooks and journals.

Thelema Intensive I (5th-6th July 2008) - Feedback

Participants looked to gain from this course …

“more knowledge about Thelema and Crowley”, “a direction through the mass of writings”, “how my interpretations aligned with others”, “a background to modern paganism and practices”, “a more holistic understanding of Crowley”, “insight from the perspective of an experienced practitioner”, and “putting together existing information”.

These requirements were met …

“Yes”, “Yes, and Exceeded”, “Yes”, “Categorically Yes and so much more besides!”, “Yes, met far better than I expected!”, and “Yes”!

What surprised participants about the workshop was …

“how the course was delivered smoothly and with an easy flow”, “the setting of Thelema in a historical context”, “the unpublished material”, “appreciation of Crowley’s system in context of many other systems”, “Crowley’s personal life-story, which really added to my understanding”, “the interactive elements which were valuable”, “Crowley’s legacy in many other areas”, “how the Golden Dawn material was explained easily”, “to see Crowley the man not the myth”, and “the varied teaching methods”.

The content, materials and delivery were viewed as …

“excellent”, “excellent – engaging and interesting”, “relaxed and easily discussed”, “not complicated”, “thought-provoking”, “very well put-together with great handouts and materials”, “lots of gems that would otherwise not be seen or even known about”, “unique from both academic and practitioner experience”, and “excellent”.

This course, as all on the Far Away Centre syllabus, is not affiliated with any particular interpretation of Crowley's work but does survey the major organisations in contemporary occultism and their background.

Thelema Intensive: next workshops to be held in London at Treadwell's Bookshop, Covent Garden.

Day 1: Crowley the Man, Thelema the Vision

Day 2: Poetry, Practice & Mysticism of Thelema

Price ... £93 for 2days training and all materials

Next dates coming soon! Never before offered in London, this course offers a serious yet highly approachable introduction to Thelema and Aleister Crowley.

It looks at Thelema as a philosophy and its place in the Western esoteric tradition - then go on to experience practices and texts that communicate Crowley's magic, including key rituals, the reception of the Book of the Law (Liber Al), and the designs of the Thoth Tarot deck. Throughout, the tutor will explain and explore the world-view underpinning this tradition, to enable familiarity with concepts such as the Aeons, the Gods and Goddesses of the Book of the Law, initiation and the grades of attainment. Marcus Katz will be using material unavailable to the general public, including research conducted in Egypt and notes from Crowley’s original manuscripts. There will be lecture, discussion, document examination, ritual work and meditation.

Contact our Enquiry Desk now open for Information & Booking or go directly to Treadwells Bookshop website for details.

For more details on Crowley and Thelema, we highly recommend the site http://www.lashtal.com

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