Rosicrucian Monographs

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The Rosicrucian Monographs or Home Study Lessons (as they are sometimes called by AMORC) were first written in the beginning of the 20th century (before 1930s) by Harvey Spencer Lewis, founder of AMORC, and subsequently updated by his predecessors to stay current with advancements in science, language, and culture.

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[edit] Introduction

The monographs are printed as small booklets but they are not available to the general public. Only members of certain Rosicrucian orders may have access to these documents. Their content is considered confidential.

Although at first the monographs were exclusive to AMORC, today they are also available by other Rosicrucian orders which began as "forks" from AMORC.

For example, the Confraternity of the Rose Cross (CR+C) says that it offers the old Lewis' monographs, without the newer modifications and updates by AMORC. The CR+C monographs include footnotes written by Gary L. Stewart.

The monographs of AMORC have been updated with new discoveries, clarified to be better understood by today's people and modernised.

A description of the Rosicrucian Monographs available by AMORC is included in the AMORC's Mastery of Life document.

[edit] AMORC's Rosicrucian Monographs

Below is a brief description of what a neophyte will learn during his or her first five years of affiliation with AMORC.

These teachings are part of the Rosicrucian Monographs.

These are not the only subjects covered by the Rosicrucian system. The list contained here, which should be perceived as unofficial, is adapted from the Rosicrucian Home Study Lessons section of the Web version of the Mastery of Life published by the English Grand Lodge for the Americas.

You are advised to read the official and complete list at AMORC's website: Direct link to Rosicrucian Home Study Lessons section of the Mastery of Life

The teachings are divided in the Neophyte section and the Temple section.

[edit] Neophyte section

Like in ancient times, if a person wanted to study the great mysteries of the world, they would have to petition for admittance as a student and become a Neophyte. The Neophyte would be granted admittance to the Atrium, or reception chamber to the temple. In the Atrium the Neophyte would receive the preliminary instructions and beginning teachings, before they would be allowed entry into the temple. Following ancient times the Rosicrucian monographs are called Atrium lessons, and beginning Rosicrucian students are called Neophytes.

[edit] Introductory lessons

Presents basic Rosicrucian concepts that can be applied in practical ways. One of the first things you will learn as a Neophyte is that you are a dual being. In addition to your five physical senses, you also have a psychic sense. The exercises in these introductory lessons are designed to gradually awaken and develop the psychic faculty. The exercises allow you to discover for yourself through direct experience how these principles work. Topics include:

[edit] First Atrium

The first Atrium explores consciousness as the organizing principle of matter and explains the composition and structure of matter and its vibratory nature. You'll learn how the creative power of thought affects the material world. This power is demonstrated through exercises in the techniques of concentration, visualization, and mental creation. Topics include:

[edit] Second Atrium

Your understanding of the connection between mind and matter will now be expanded to include the connection between the mind and the physical body. The second Atrium explores how your thoughts influence your health, the role of proper breathing in psychic development as well as health and vitality, and Rosicrucian healing techniques. As you develop your body's psychic centres, you gradually awaken your psychic faculties, such as the ability to perceive the aura. You will also experience the mystical effect of sounds. Topics include:

  • Origin of Diseases
  • Influence of Thoughts on Health
  • Mystical Art of Breathing
  • Rosicrucian Healing Treatments
  • Perception of the Aura
  • Awakening the Psychic Consciousness
  • Mystical Sounds

[edit] Third Atrium

The Third Atrium moves beyond the physical body and the psychic faculties into the realm of the mystical. As you become more attuned with your inner source of wisdom, you'll become more receptive to the subtle inner prompting of intuition, inspiration and illumination. These lessons also explode the nature of Soul and spiritual evolution, reincarnation and karma, and the cycles of the soul. Topics include:

[edit] Temple section

Having completed the lessons of the Neophyte section, you stand at an important milestone in your progress along the mystical path. You are now ready to enter the Temple. Your studies in the Neophyte section established the foundation for the lessons of the Temple Degrees. You have been introduced to the various elements of the Rosicrucian system and had the opportunity to practice many of the principles presented through simple experiments. Now the Temple Degrees will further develop these elements, providing additional depth and practical applications of the principles.

[edit] First Temple Degree (Zelator)

The First Temple Degree introduces the concept of polarity and its relationship to the subatomic world and its differing rates of vibration. It introduces the full spectrum of physical and non-physical manifestation. An understanding of these subjects gives you an appreciation for the system and order of the universe, the interconnectedness of all nature and how everything is governed by natural law. Topics include:

[edit] Second Temple Degree (Theoricus)

The Second Temple Degree explores the workings of the mind. You'll learn how to use your various mental faculties to strengthen your will, eliminate bad habits and establish good ones, tap into the levels of your subconscious, reason more effectively, and integrate principles of psychology and mysticism to achieve your personal goals. Topics include:

[edit] Third Temple Degree (Practicus)

The Third Temple Degree explores the meaning of life on many levels, including living and "non-living" matter, life on the cellular level, the mysteries of death and rebirth, and the eternal nature of the Soul. Topics Include:

  • Cosmic Purpose of Life
  • Vital Life Force
  • Cellular Life
  • Living and Non-Living Matter
  • Incarnation of the Soul
  • Transition of the Soul
  • Initiatic Aspects of Death

[edit] Fourth Temple Degree (Philosophus)

The Fourth Temple Degree introduces Rosicrucian ontology (the study of the nature of being), and lays out the cosmological framework for all creation. It explores the meaning, understanding and use of symbols as the language of the subconscious. Topics include:

  • Noumena and Phenomena
  • Natural Symbols
  • Artificial Symbols
  • Mystical Symbols
  • Sacred Architecture
  • Vital Life Fource and the Living Soul
  • Cycles of Life and the Constant States of Flux

[edit] Fifth Temple Degree (Adeptus Minor)

A mystic, by nature, is fundamentally a philosopher. In the Fifth Temple Degree, you will study excerpts from the works of classical philosophers. Your exploration of the ancient roots of Rosicrucian philosophy will demonstrate the timelessness of these principles. Thoughts of the following philosophers are presented:

[edit] Sixth Temple Degree (Adeptus Major)

The Sixth Temple Degree presents the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual components of health and disease. You'll learn specific Rosicrucian healing techniques. Topics include:

  • Spiritual Demension of Food
  • Breathing and Respitory Health
  • Composition of Blood
  • Cell Consciousness and Cellular Health
  • Rosicrucian Therapy and Self Healing
  • Personal Treatment to Restore your Psychic Equilibrium
  • Autonomic Nervous System
  • Physical and Mental Prevention of Disease
  • Emotional and Spiritual Prevention of Disease
  • Self-healing

[edit] Seventh Temple Degree (Adeptus Exemptus)

The exercises and experiments of all the previous Degrees have contributed to your gradual development, providing you with the necessary foundation for the advanced techniques of the Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Degrees. In the Seventh Degree you will learn how to accomplish psychic projection, how to develop your personal aura and perceive other people's auras and how to further develop your psychic centres and perception. You will also receive a thorough explanation of the physiological, psychic, and spiritual influence of specific mystical sounds. Topics include:

[edit] Eighth Temple Degree (Magister Templi)

The Eighth Temple Degree explores in depth the theme of immortality - the mysteries of birth and death, reincarnation and karma and the evolution of the soul personality. Topics include:

  • Universal Soul and Human Soul
  • Devine Consciousness and Self Consciousness
  • Spiritual Evolution of Humans
  • Mastery of Karma
  • Reincarnation of the Soul
  • How to Remember your Past Incarnations (experiments) (See Reincarnation)
  • The Mystery of Birth and Death
  • Help to the Dying, Before and After Death

[edit] Ninth Temple Degree (Magus)

By now these techniques will have become second nature and you'll be well prepared to successfully undertake the advanced experiments of the Ninth Degree. This Degree gives you the opportunity to utilize the highest metaphysical powers in practical ways to positively effect conditions in your environment and your life in accordance with the greatest good. Topics include:

While the essential Rosicrucian teachings are covered in the first five years, the exploration of universal laws is truly a lifelong study. As long as we live, we never stop learning. Therefore, the Rosicrucian lessons continue for many years beyond the Ninth Degree, providing you with even greater insights and exploration of the Rosicrucian principles and techniques.

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