Lessons on Martinism: With Tested and Proven Exercises

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The pathway to this state of mind is given to the aspirant through a series of degrees in the manner adopted by Papus at the end of the 19th century. The ORC scale of the rituals, has however been reformed, to first purge them of most of the Masonic style, and has incorporated more Christian elements, and older teachings, more specifically from the original doctrine of St Martin, and the Russian legacy he left behind him. The inner circle of ORC is continuously writing new material based upon their studies and experience of attainment. It is loyal to the teachings and symbolic language of its founding fathers and the past masters, and does not incorporate other branches of esotericism not related to Martinism. Initiates on the other hand experience something very real during initiation, which places the Martinist impulse above the rest of most merely symbolic type rituals. If indeed Saint Martin at all ever did have a circle around him and passed on an initiation, it was done by the laying of the hands. This actual initiation became the third degree in Papus’ system and in his own words “ there is only one degree in Martinism, the S.I”

Martinism is truly the Way of the Heart, and its intimate spirituality and mysticism have perfectly complemented my AMORC studies, and have drawn me closer to my life-long spiritual practice.In keeping with the hidden identity concept the M.O succeeds here in manifesting another traditional element from the original founding Rosicrucian declarations. The very idea of being an “Unknown Adept” is completely different from the Golden Dawn’s “Adeptus Major” title, let alone its highest grade Ipsissimus, meaning “His Most Selfness,” which sounds more akin to megalomaniac. The first score of Hermetic Christianity is worth a potential 10 points and the second can deduct points from Martinism if there are any anti-Nature sentiments or anti feminine indications. The Rosicrucian version of Christianity as shown in the manifestos is highly esoteric. I’ve decided to review the “Hermetic Christianity Score” and the “Against Gnosticism Score” together to make things easy. Plus, here in Martinism the issued are very much interrelated.

Unfortunately, the party’s first national convention would be its last. Infighting over who to nominate, and how to expand the party’s core platform to other issues other than hating the Masons, led to its ultimate demise. Says Burt about the death of the movement: “Ultimately, there wasn’t enough substance to the movement to allow it to endure, and it simply collapsed under its own weight.” The published writings of Louis Claude de Saint-Martin were read in France, Germany, England, and even in Russia. The knowledge that he imparted became known under the name of Martinism. This great teacher refused to take credit for what he taught, however, instead paying tribute to his initiators. To those who were worthy, he divulged the secret of a higher knowledge they could access. To attain it, they had to transform themselves, and their preparation was through initiation. Martinès de Pasqually Philipon, René (1900). Une nouvelle étude historique sur le Martinisme et le Martinezisme[ A New Historical Study on Martinism and Martinezism] (in French). Paris: Bibliothèque Chacornac. Saint-Martin outlined his philosophy in several books , using the pen name of "The Unknown Philosopher". These include:

Jakob Boehme

There were precious things in our first school. I am even inclined to think that Pasqualis… had the active key to all that our dear Boehme exposes in his theories…. From all this, it follows that an excellent match may be made by marrying our first school to our friend Boehme. This is what I work at; and I confess to you candidly that I find the two spouses so well suited to each other that I know nothing more perfect in its way….”

It’s all very nice stuff, however, Pansophist did not deal with reformation through occultism. Without practical models, such as architectural plans or the reformed education models the Pansophists proposed, we might consider such occultism merely hopeful verbiage. Certainly it is nice to have a ritual channel, but we’re looking for something more pragmatic. If the four worlds of the Kabbalah teaches us anything – it is that the ideal of the highest world must become manifest in reality. Practique" ( Niclaus, 1941- Dervy 1953 new edition ). Boucher also founded an association which promoted the Saint Yves envisaged taking over first France and then creating a Federal European Union, and then perhaps a One World Government. They wanted to create a classless but Profoundly Hierarchical state, or mega-state, run by Elite Technocrats of neither the right nor of the left, but simply “enlightened” leaders who know best. Every aspect of life would be controlled by this class of rulers. intricate system (and pompous) including Higher Degrees " of an infinitely more Occult character than Clearly Louis Claude de Saint Martin praised Christ. So did his master Boehme. For both, the mystical letters of YHShVH are important for mysticism. LCM refers to Christ as “the Repairer,” a title given as the main catalyst to Reintegration. The Martinist Christ though is not that of religious Christianity. In the realm of Martinism we find an esoteric reinterpreted Christ, just as Pasqually saw the Adam of Eden projected into a super Primordial Deity, which was split apart by a mystical fall from grace.Far from the everyday festivities of mainstream Freemasonry, the Élus Coëns were spiritual warriors engaged in magical combat with angelic and demonic entities. While not describing the design of the City of the Sun, he makes it quite clear he is speaking of the same Priest-King class which governs it from the central temple as described by Campanella, who wrote “the great ruler among them is a priest whom the call by Hoh, although we should call him Metaphysic.” This work gives access to many brethren and historians, to an obscure but important part of masonic history created during the age of Enlightenment, and is a significant contribution for brethren who have a fascination with esoteric rituals of the past. Rosicrucian Christianity is “Hermetic-Christianity” to be exact. Be warned, quite a few “Rosicrucians” will ignore the Apollo and Venus figures and try pass off their own Christian faith as suitable.

Thus Martinism is said to be made up of three branches; the Elu Cohens of Pasqually, the C.B.C.S and the Martinism of Saint Martin and Boehme. Together they are called Martinezism. Rosicrucian New Jerusalem Unfortunately, for anyone who understands alchemy, Ambelain’s work is something of a premature attempt. It is helpful and lovely. But the major phases of alchemy are ignored. There are just better forms of spiritual alchemy available. The MoGR+C strives only to support and open the path of the Martinist Way of the Heart to each and every True Seeker, and firmly underlines the importance of the Fundamental Tenets of Martinism, without desiring to create anything that might create a hierarchical structure beyond what is needed for the Great Work that we are all enjoined to accomplish.KABBALAH & THE HERMETIC TRADITION, Mark Stavish http://www.hermetic.com/stavish/essays/kabbalah-hermetic.html Arthur Edward Waite on Saint-Martin and a possible