As to my study of Islam, I got a sheikh to teach me Arabic and the practices of ablution, prayer and so on, so that at some future time I might pass for a Moslem among themselves. I had it in my mind to repeat Burton's journey to Mecca sooner or later. I learnt a number of chapters of the Koran by heart. I never went to Mecca, it seemed rather vieux jeu, but my ability to fraternize fully with Mohammedans has proved of infinite use in many ways. My sheikh was profoundly versed in the … [Read more...] about Book: The Confessions of Aleister Crowley (1969)
Aleister Crowley
Lecture: The D.E.I. Scale by L. Ron Hubbard (1952)
Romans were tough. They didn’t mince about things, but they had law and a province or a newly acquired country could, in time, become fully accredited so that they would have Roman citizenship which was right to right under law. And people actually would surrender up to Rome on this bait: justice. And she became powerful under this. She became powerful under it because she respected man, she respected the right that man should have, including the right of religious freedom. By the way, … [Read more...] about Lecture: The D.E.I. Scale by L. Ron Hubbard (1952)
Lecture: Conditions of Space/Time/Energy (1952)
In this lecture, Hubbard discusses the abilities of a thetan, including his intention. Identifies Aleister Crowley as someone who exhumed the data Hubbard is talking about from earlier magic cults. Defines what a ritual is.[1. Hubbard, L. R. (1952, 5 December). Conditions of Space/Time/Energy The Philadelphia doctorate course lectures. Lecture conducted from Philadelphia, PA. Copenhagen: Golden Era Studios.] Now this is the third hour of December the fifth, afternoon. We have been covering … [Read more...] about Lecture: Conditions of Space/Time/Energy (1952)
Letter: Jack Parsons to Aleister Crowley (1946)
Most Beloved Father,[1. Carter, J. (1999). Sex and Rockets: The Occult World of Jack Parsons. Venice, CA: Feral House.][1. Ca. 4 January 1946] About three months ago I met Capt. L. Ron Hubbard, a writer and explorer of whom I had known for some time... He is a gentleman; he has red hair, green eyes, is honest and intelligent, and we have become great friends. He moved in with me about two months ago, and although Betty [aka Sara] and I are still friendly, she has transferred her sexual … [Read more...] about Letter: Jack Parsons to Aleister Crowley (1946)
Book: Of Our Lady Babalon And Of the Beast Whereon She Rideth by Aleister Crowley (1929)
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The essential magical work, apart from any particular operation, is the proper formation of the Magical Being or Body of Light. [1. Compare "Body of Light" with these definitions for Theta.] This process will be discussed at some length in Chapter XVIII. [2. Chapter XVIII: Of The Banishings, and of the Purifications. Parallels in Scientology are, for example, rudiments at the beginning of sessions; the Purification Rundown; OT Preparations; any setup program for a grade or level. ]We will here … [Read more...] about Book: Of Our Lady Babalon And Of the Beast Whereon She Rideth by Aleister Crowley (1929)