Richard Kaczynski: Two Talks at Black Sun Lodge
๐ช๐๐๐ง: Richard Kaczynski, Ph.D. will present the following talks at Black Sun Lodge:
The Method of Science, the Aim of Religion: The Scientific Method and How To Apply It to Magical Practice
“A common assertion in ritual magick is that magicians apply the scientific method to spiritual practice, following rigorous rules in their rituals and keeping detailed records of their activities. However, few teachers actually discuss the scientific method. This talk will describe how to apply research methodology to magick, and how to become a critical evaluator of your own magical work. How do you prove causality? What are possible alternative explanations? How to improve your approach? What does Occamโs razor have to do with this? Dr. K has taught graduate level courses in research design and statistics since 1988.”
“A common assertion in ritual magick is that magicians apply the scientific method to spiritual practice, following rigorous rules in their rituals and keeping detailed records of their activities. However, few teachers actually discuss the scientific method. This talk will describe how to apply research methodology to magick, and how to become a critical evaluator of your own magical work. How do you prove causality? What are possible alternative explanations? How to improve your approach? What does Occamโs razor have to do with this? Dr. K has taught graduate level courses in research design and statistics since 1988.”
Scruing the Inscrutable: Adventures in Gnostic Mass Symbolism
“How does the symbolism of the Gnostic Mass compare to terms and images used in tantric worship and yogini cults? How does Ananda Coomaraswamyโs study of โaffronted guardiansโ of the Sun Door apply to the Gnostic Mass? What was Crowleyโs favorite part of the Missale Romanum (the Roman Catholic missal), and what practical lessons does it have for us not only as EGC clergy but as Thelemic magicians in general? These questions and more will be examined in this lecture, presenting highlights from Dr. Kaczynskiโs four-hour seminar โEffing the Ineffableโ which has been presented around the world to rave reviews.”
“How does the symbolism of the Gnostic Mass compare to terms and images used in tantric worship and yogini cults? How does Ananda Coomaraswamyโs study of โaffronted guardiansโ of the Sun Door apply to the Gnostic Mass? What was Crowleyโs favorite part of the Missale Romanum (the Roman Catholic missal), and what practical lessons does it have for us not only as EGC clergy but as Thelemic magicians in general? These questions and more will be examined in this lecture, presenting highlights from Dr. Kaczynskiโs four-hour seminar โEffing the Ineffableโ which has been presented around the world to rave reviews.”
๐ช๐๐๐ก: Saturday – 17 September 2022 @ 2:00pm
Registration Deadline: 15 September 2022 @ 11:59pm
Registration Deadline: 15 September 2022 @ 11:59pm
๐๐๐: There is a $20 attendance fee to help defray expenses for bringing the guest speaker to Black Sun Lodge.
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U.S. Grand Lodge (U.S.G.L.) COVID-19 safety updates are available at:ย https://admin.oto-usa.org/covid19ย and updates will be summarized on the registration form. This information may be updated as the event draws closer.
*๐ฆ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐๐ข๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ค๐จ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ง๐ฆ*
U.S. Grand Lodge (U.S.G.L.) COVID-19 safety updates are available at:ย https://admin.oto-usa.org/covid19ย and updates will be summarized on the registration form. This information may be updated as the event draws closer.
Registration is mandatory. Each attendee must register separately.
https://bit.ly/BSL-2022-09-17-RichardKaczynski
https://bit.ly/BSL-2022-09-17-RichardKaczynski
