Chapter 24

ROSICRUCIAN ORDER, AMORC

For thousands of years, much knowledge was the sole province of mystical brotherhoods — including the Egyptian priests and pharaohs, the Melchizedek priests, the Arabian schools, the rabbis, the Cabbalists, the Indian yogis, the Rosicrucians, the Freemasons, the Jewish alchemists, and even the Catholic Church. I have chosen primarily to write about the Rosicrucians, because their information is readily available today to those who want it.

“The Invisible College of the Rosicrucians,” from Theophilus Schweighardt, Speculum Sophicum Rhodo-Stauroticum, 1618. www.alchemywebsite.com

The Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, is internationally known as the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis. We are a nonsectarian body of men and women devoted to the investigation, study, and practical application of natural and spiritual laws. Our purpose is to further the evolution of humanity through the development of the full potential of each individual. Our goal is to enable everyone to live in harmony with the creative cosmic forces, for the attainment of health, happiness, and peace.

To assist in this attainment, the Rosicrucian Order offers the world’s foremost system of instruction and guidance for exploring the inner self and discovering the universal laws that govern all human endeavor. It is based on the collective ancient wisdom and current knowledge of many of the world’s most respected philosophers, artists, and scientists. Our teachings include specific knowledge of metaphysics, mysticism, psychology, parapsychology, and science not taught by conventional educational systems or traditional religions. This profound wisdom, carefully preserved by mystery schools for centuries, is transmitted today through the Rosicrucian Order to every sincere person with an open mind and a positive motive.

The Rosicrucians do not propose a belief system, nor a dogmatic decree, but a personal, practical approach to living that each student must learn and master through their own experiences. Our teachings do not attempt to dictate what you should think — we want you to think for yourself; what we provide are simply the tools to enable you to do so. The Rosicrucian Order consists of thousands of men and women in over 100 countries throughout the world. To reach such a diverse membership, AMORC is divided, by language, into jurisdictions called Grand Lodges.

If you would like a free copy of our introductory booklet, Mastery of Life, contact: Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, 1342 Naglee Avenue, San Jose, CA 95191, USA. Phone: 408-947-3600; Fax: 408-947-3677. www.amorc.org