Thelema

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Thelema by Colin D. Campbell
An Introduction to the Life, Work & Philosophy of Aleister Crowley

The Life and Legacy of One of History’s Most Fascinating Magicians

Thelema is one of the most powerful and influential systems of magick the world has ever known. But to truly understand the philosophy and practice of Thelema, you need to understand its charismatic founder, Aleister Crowley. Thelema reveals the enigmatic figure in all of his provocative and brilliant glory, providing a biography of Crowley and showing how his work evolved to become a paradigm-shifting system of magick. This book also explores the texts and writings that form the basis of Thelema, and it provides step-by-step instructions for practicing the basic rites and rituals of this often-misunderstood tradition.

Thelema provides a multifaceted method for spiritual attainment that focuses on manifesting your true will. Discover how Crowley developed his remarkable techniques, and learn how to deepen your own magickal practice with elements of Qabalah, Gnosticism, Eastern philosophy, Egyptian spirituality, tarot and more. Along the way, you’ll learn about Crowley’s involvement in the Golden Dawn and O.T.O., his clandestine activities during both world wars, and the nature and influence of his personal relationships.

Thelema Contents

Forward by Lon Milo Duquette
Introduction
Onion Peelings

I. Man, Myth, and Legend
Birth and Early Childhood
Early Adulthood
Aleister Arrives
The Dawn of the Magician
Mr. & Mrs. Crowley
The Equinox of the Gods
The Magus and the Equinox
The Temple of the East
The Great War and the Great Work
The Abbey
Late Masterpieces: Thoth and Tears

2. Philosophy
The Philosophy of Thelema
The Religion of Thelema
The Great Work
Magick
The Magick of Abramelin
Into the Abyss
The Great Work (Redux)
The Book of the Law
The Aeon of Horus
The Beast and the Scarlet Woman
Boleskine House
Qabalah
Magical Formulae of the New Aeon

3. Practices and Observations
Thelemic Greetings
Saying Will
The Magical Diary
The Thelemic Calendar
Holy Days
Yoga
The Basic Thelemic Ritual
Liber Resh vel Helios
The Star Ruby
Liber V vel Reguli
The Gnostic Mass

4. Modern Thelema
Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.)
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Bibliography
Index

“Colin Campbell’s earlier works have shown him to be one of the most thorough and thoughtful Thelemic authors of our era. In Thelema, Campbell brings this same acumen and clarity of expression to the life and work of Aleister Crowley. The Book covers a wide range of territory- historically, theoretical, and practical- and will be a useful resource for beginners and more advanced students alike.”– David Shoemaker, author of Living Thelema

About the Author
Colin D. Campbell (New Hampshire) has been teaching elements of magical practice for over twenty-five years, giving lectures at both the local and national level. He is the author of several books, including A Concordance to the Holy Books of Thelema, The Magic Seal of Dr. John Dee: The Sigillum Dei Aemeth, and Of the Arte Goetia