Way of the Hermit Dr. David Brown & Gene Lawson

In this episode, we complete our discussion of “Morals and Dogma: The Annotated Edition” and the Scottish Rite System.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images:
The Double-Headed EagleYoung Albert PikeOld Albert PikeOverview:
Introduction (01:14)Square and Compass (02:16)Double-Headed Eagle (03:04)Textbooks (04:14)Origins of the Degrees (06:18) Albert Pike (09:56)Esoteric Psychology (15:36)The Meaning of the Degrees (21:16)Conclusions (27:08)Links:
Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Albert Pike (Wikipedia)Prince Hall Freemasonry (Wikipedia)Prince Hall (Wikipedia)Albert Pike Memorial (Wikipedia)House of the Temple (Wikipedia)Sigmund Freud (Wikipedia)Carl Jung (Wikipedia)Sigmund Freud and the Jewish Mystical Tradition (Amazon)The hidden Chasidic roots of Sigmund Freud (TheJC.com)Gnosis, Gnosticism and Jungian Psychology (Gnosis.org)The Gnostic Jung and the Seven Sermons to the Dead (Amazon)The Search for Roots: C. G. Jung and the Tradition of Gnosis (Amazon)The Birth of Tragedy (Wikipedia)

In this episode, we discuss the 32nd Degree - “Master of the Royal Secret” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images:
32nd Degree Regalia32nd Degree - Encampment DiagramThe Hermaphrodite by Heinrich KhunrathOverview:
Introduction (01:14)Ritual Setting (02:02)Degree Ritual (05:38)The Encampment (07:29)Degree Symbols (12:34)Morals and Dogma (16:02)White Light (17:48)Rainbow Bridge (19:58)Compass and Square (22:48)Spirit Over Matter (25:12)The Logos (27:14)Third Temple (28:54)The Sacred Word (33:13)Conclusions (34:58)Links:
Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Solomon’s Temple (Wikipedia)Tetragrammaton (Wikipedia)Second Temple (Wikipedia)INRI (Wikipedia)New Jerusalem (Wikipedia)Om (Wikipedia)Monochord (Wikipedia)Cymatics: Chladni Plate - Sound, Vibration and Sand (YouTube)

In this episode, we discuss the Lecture of the 31st Degree - “Inspector Inquisitor” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images:
31st Degree RegaliaWeighing the HeartGates of the Duat - 5th HourOverview:
Introduction (01:14)Mythological Setting (02:07)Degree Ritual (03:27)Morals and Dogma (13:47)God’s Justice (13:57)Human Justice (15:38)Ideal Justice (17:08)Tetractys (19:24)The Underworld (21:38)Hall of Truth (24:49)The Inquisition (26:25)Negative Confessions (28:14)Winged Sun Disk (31:41)King of the Two Lands (32:47)Conclusions (36:06)Links:
Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Ten Sermons of Religion (Amazon)Book of the Dead (Wikipedia)Ennead (Wikipedia)Maat (Wikipedia)Negative Confessions (Wikipedia)Papyrus of Ani (Wikipedia)Christ’s Harrowing of Hell (Wikipedia)Winged Sun (Wikipedia)Seker (Wikipedia)Tetractys (Wikipedia)Faravahar (Wikipedia)Winged Genie (Wikipedia)

In this episode, we discuss the Lecture of the 30th Degree - “Knight Kadosh” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images:
30th Degree RegaliaHeinrich Khunrath - Cosmic RoseJacques de MolayOverview:
Introduction (01:14)Historical Setting (01:39)Degree Ritual (05:58)Purpose of the Degree (13:17)Morals and Dogma (13:59)New World Order (14:43)Knight of the East and West (17:28)The Templar Secret (18:55)From The Ashes (20:43)Ladder of Kadosh (21:38)Journey to the East (23:37)Down From the Mountain (26:20)View From the East (27:29)Angels Ascending and Descending (30:09)Conclusions (32:15)Links:
Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Knights Templar (Wikipedia)Philip IV of France (Wikipedia)Pope Clement V (Wikipedia)Hugues de Payens (Wikipedia)Jacques de Molay (Wikipedia)Emerald Tablet (Wikipedia)Baucent (Wikipedia)Trivium (Wikipedia)Quadrivium (Wikipedia)Jacob’s Ladder (Wikipedia)Friday the 13th (Wikipedia)Tour de Nesle Affair (Wikipedia)Church and state in medieval Europe (Wikipedia)Separation of church and state (Wikipedia)

In this episode, we discuss the Lecture of the 29th Degree - “Knight of the St. Andrew” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images:
29th Degree RegaliaOverview:
Introduction (01:14)Degree Ritual (01:51)Purpose of the Degree (08:35)Morals and Dogma (09:09)Knightly Virtues (09:48)Science and Technology (11:50)Saint Andrew’s Cross (15:57)Banner of the Order (17:31)Western Yoga (19:03)Crossing the Streams (20:05)Tetragrammaton (22:10)The Sphinx (23:39)The Lemiscape (26:13)The Juggler (27:12)Lucifer’s Crown (28:57)Third Eye (31:25)Conclusions (33:20)Links:
Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Andrew the Apostle (Wikipedia)Robert the Bruce (Wikipedia)“Outlaw King” Trailer (YouTube)Knights Templar (Wikipedia)Battle of Bannockburn (Wikipedia)Óengus II (Wikipedia)Picts (Wikipedia)Thistle (Wikipedia)Flag of Scotland (Wikipedia)Saltire (Wikipedia)Stream of Consciousness (Wikipedia)Magician Tarot Card (Wikipedia)Lemniscate (Wikipedia)Third Eye (Wikipedia)Pineal Gland (Wikipedia)

In this episode, we complete our discussion of the Lecture of the 28th Degree - “Knight of the Sun” (Part 3 of 3) as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion.
"Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:
Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)Images:
Knight of the Sun RegaliaBaphomet by Eliphas LeviThe Hermaphrodite by Heinrich KhunrathMacroprosopus by Eliphas LeviOverview:
Introduction (01:14)Hidden Light (02:48)Formless Fire (05:18)Cosmic Egg (09:19)World Animal (10:49)Astral Light (14:06)Alchemy (15:38)Emerald Tablet (18:13)The Great Work (21:07)The True Nature of Sacrifice (24:06)Necessity, Liberty & Reason (26:33)Miracles (28:17)Magic (29:51)Dual Current (30:51)Baphomet (32:40)Sphinx (36:59)Conclusions (39:32)Links:
Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide (Amazon)A Bridge to Light (Amazon)Dogma and Ritual of High Magic (Amazon)Emerald Tablet of Hermes (Wikipedia)Orphism (Wikipedia)Phanes (Wikipedia)Lucifer (Wikipedia)World Egg (Wikipedia)Baphomet (Wikipedia)Rider-Waite Tarot (Wikipedia)Leo Taxil and Baphomet (NationalHeritageMuseum)That’s Baphomet! (Chick Tracts)Trials of the Knights Templar (Wikipedia)Oedipus Complex (Wikipedia)Phrygian Cap (Wikipedia)Ananke (Wikipedia)Snake Goddess (Wikipedia)