“Adytum” is Latin for “Inner Shrine” or “Holy of Holies” and “Builders” refer to the emulation of the Carpenter from Nazareth, Jesus, who some members of the B.O.T.A.[4] believe was adept in the mysteries of building a living temple without hands (Mark 14:58).
With the death of Paul Foster Case his secretary Ann Davies became the head of B.O.T.A.. The order flourished and expanded to Europe and Australia.
Beliefs
B.O.T.A. believes that the Qabalah is the mystical root of both ancient Judaism and the original Christianity. People of all faiths are accepted if they are mystically inclined.[3]
For members of the B.O.T.A., the means whereby higher consciousness, illumination and enlightenment may be gained include both theory and practice. These teachings and practical secrets constitute what the Builders of the Adytum refer to as Ageless Wisdom. It is called “Ageless” because they believe it is not susceptible to the mutations of time. Ageless Wisdom is not viewed by the B.O.T.A. as primarily a product of man’s thinking. It is “written by God upon the face of nature”[4] and is always there for men and women of all epochs to read, if they can.
Regional organizations
B.O.T.A. has Study Groups and Pronaos healing ritual work in many cities throughout the world:[3]
Northeast US
Midwest / Southeast US
Southwest US / Rocky Mt.
Northwest US
Southern California / Arizona / Nevada
South America & Mexico
Australia and New Zealand
Europe
Study groups
These groups are open to all and afford an opportunity to interact with those who share a common spiritual teaching and practice. The purposes for the Study Groups include (1) developing fraternal Love and Harmony, (2) developing higher consciousness, (3) incorporating the principles of Ageless Wisdom in everyday life, (4) learning to enjoy together the operation of the One Will (the will of God), and (5) providing an open door to the Mysteries to all who genuinely seek them.[3]
Group ritual
Group Ritual Work has long been used in the Western mystery tradition as a dynamic means of bringing about spiritual and fraternal insights. Open only to B.O.T.A. members, this ritualistic work occurs after initiation into Pronaos which includes an oath of secrecy. Its aim is to impress symbolism more effectively upon the aspirants' psyches through dramatic enactment, bringing the static images of the B.O.T.A. tarot deck into motion.[3]
^ abcBarrett, David V. "Builders of the Adytum" in Clarke, Peter Bernard (ed.). Encyclopedia of New Religious Movements. Psychology Press, 2006. ISBN0-415-26707-2
Hulse, David Allen. The Western Mysteries. Llewellyn Publications; 2nd edition, 2002. ISBN978-1-56718-429-7
External links
Official website
March 01, 2023
builders, adytum, redirects, here, other, uses, bota, bota, also, spelled, bota, school, western, mystery, tradition, based, angeles, which, registered, profit, exempt, religious, organization, founded, paul, foster, case, roots, both, hermetic, order, golden,. B O T A redirects here For other uses see BOTA The Builders of the Adytum BOTA also spelled B O T A BotA or B o t A is a school of the Western mystery tradition based in Los Angeles which is registered as a non profit tax exempt religious organization It was founded by Paul Foster Case and has its roots in both the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn 1 and the Masonic blue lodge system 2 It was later extended by Ann Davies 1 Builders of the Adytum logo The B O T A teaches by correspondence covering esoteric psychology occult tarot Hermetic Qabalah astrology and meditation techniques It also holds a variety of ritual services and study groups some open to the public 3 Worldwide membership is around 5 000 1 Contents 1 Origins of the name 2 History 3 Beliefs 4 Regional organizations 4 1 Study groups 4 2 Group ritual 5 See also 6 References 7 Sources 8 External linksOrigins of the name Edit Adytum is Latin for Inner Shrine or Holy of Holies and Builders refer to the emulation of the Carpenter from Nazareth Jesus who some members of the B O T A 4 believe was adept in the mysteries of building a living temple without hands Mark 14 58 History EditThe Order was founded 1922 by Paul Foster Case Case was a senior member 5 of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in the United States After a disagreement 5 with Moina Mathers head of the Golden Dawn and widow of MacGregor Mathers he left the Golden Dawn along with some former members and formed a separate order With the death of Paul Foster Case his secretary Ann Davies became the head of B O T A The order flourished and expanded to Europe and Australia Beliefs EditB O T A believes that the Qabalah is the mystical root of both ancient Judaism and the original Christianity People of all faiths are accepted if they are mystically inclined 3 For members of the B O T A the means whereby higher consciousness illumination and enlightenment may be gained include both theory and practice These teachings and practical secrets constitute what the Builders of the Adytum refer to as Ageless Wisdom It is called Ageless because they believe it is not susceptible to the mutations of time Ageless Wisdom is not viewed by the B O T A as primarily a product of man s thinking It is written by God upon the face of nature 4 and is always there for men and women of all epochs to read if they can Regional organizations EditB O T A has Study Groups and Pronaos healing ritual work in many cities throughout the world 3 Northeast US Midwest Southeast US Southwest US Rocky Mt Northwest US Southern California Arizona Nevada South America amp Mexico Australia and New Zealand EuropeStudy groups Edit These groups are open to all and afford an opportunity to interact with those who share a common spiritual teaching and practice The purposes for the Study Groups include 1 developing fraternal Love and Harmony 2 developing higher consciousness 3 incorporating the principles of Ageless Wisdom in everyday life 4 learning to enjoy together the operation of the One Will the will of God and 5 providing an open door to the Mysteries to all who genuinely seek them 3 Group ritual Edit Group Ritual Work has long been used in the Western mystery tradition as a dynamic means of bringing about spiritual and fraternal insights Open only to B O T A members this ritualistic work occurs after initiation into Pronaos which includes an oath of secrecy Its aim is to impress symbolism more effectively upon the aspirants psyches through dramatic enactment bringing the static images of the B O T A tarot deck into motion 3 See also EditB O T A tarot deck Magical organizationReferences Edit a b c Barrett David V Builders of the Adytum in Clarke Peter Bernard ed Encyclopedia of New Religious Movements Psychology Press 2006 ISBN 0 415 26707 2 Hulse Western Mysteries p 148 a b c d e l Official BOTA website a b B O T A What is B O T A a b Golden Dawn l Golden Dawn BiographiesSources EditHulse David Allen The Western Mysteries Llewellyn Publications 2nd edition 2002 ISBN 978 1 56718 429 7External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Builders of the Adytum amp oldid 1080333670, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
