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kidneyhawk:
Honestly, Camlion, as "different" as the respective approaches might be, it seems to me that both the Caliphate and Typhonian Orders are rooted in foundational works by Crowley, which includes Liber Librae. It's a lesson at the get-go and its implications and use carries on far down the road of life's adventure. However, just because balance is advocated, insisted upon and given as a guide, it doesn't necessarily follow that the "Thelemites" have mastered this skill. Hence, chiding, encouragement, sharing of perspectives, private guidance and so on. But if the Great Work is likened to an Alchemical Process, we find this theme underlying it. How it applies to our particular circumstances will always be a unique and specific thing. "One Law for the Lion and Ox is Oppression." - William Blake.
Camlion:
--- Quote from: "kidneyhawk" ---Honestly, Camlion, as "different" as the respective approaches might be, it seems to me that both the Caliphate and Typhonian Orders are rooted in foundational works by Crowley
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An interesting point. Might I assume this to be true? I assume that Grant's personal work must have been rooted in foundational works by Crowley, since Grant was a student of Crowley's. But what of the Typhonian system today? Is the work of an entry level Typhonian necessarily rooted in foundational works by Crowley? Are Crowley's works required study or practice by these individuals, as they were for Grant himself?
kidneyhawk:
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Is the work of an entry level Typhonian necessarily rooted in foundational works by Crowley? Are Crowley's works required study or practice by these individuals, as they were for Grant himself?
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The Preliminary Statement of the Order indicates that the Typhonian Order does not undertake the training of novices. It is a specialized organization with focus on activities of a unique nature. It is specified that one of the requirements for admittance is a formal acceptance of the Law of Thelema as described in Liber Legis. One's familiarity with the "foundational work" is thus assumed and likewise evaluated during the Probationary Period. As I indicated above, each Star is unique and thus the requirements of the individual must be ascertained individually. This is similar to the approach of the A.A.
Camlion:
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Is the work of an entry level Typhonian necessarily rooted in foundational works by Crowley? Are Crowley's works required study or practice by these individuals, as they were for Grant himself?
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The Preliminary Statement of the Order indicates that the Typhonian Order does not undertake the training of novices. It is a specialized organization with focus on activities of a unique nature. It is specified that one of the requirements for admittance is a formal acceptance of the Law of Thelema as described in Liber Legis. One's familiarity with the "foundational work" is thus assumed and likewise evaluated during the Probationary Period. As I indicated above, each Star is unique and thus the requirements of the individual must be ascertained individually. This is similar to the approach of the A.A.
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Ah, then what I always say about the Typhonian system, that "it is potentially supplementary to the works of Crowley for individuals so inclined," must be true. :)
kidneyhawk:
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Ah, then what I always say about the Typhonian system, that "it is potentially supplementary to the works of Crowley for individuals so inclined," must be true.
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Perhaps as a branch is "supplementary" to the Tree. Of course, Crowley's system Itself is also a Branch. And on it goes. Stand where you are. Do What Thou Wilt. :)
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