Notification: Thelema and the Yezidi "Devil Worshipers" @ Sat 2016-08-27 3pm - 5pm (Blazing Star OTO Events)

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more details » Thelema and the Yezidi "Devil Worshipers" Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. This presentation explores the very few oblique and weighty references Aleister Crowley made to the Yezidi and his claim that Thelema is in some way intimately connected with their ancient religion. Beginning with the historical context of the reception of the Book of the Law, Crowley’s critical experiences in NYC circa 1918, and his association with the extraordinary and somewhat enigmatic Samuel Aiwaz Jacobs, we examine these weighty assertions. The main body of the lecture includes an introduction to Yezidi culture and an overview of key Yezidi beliefs. These Yezidi traditions are discussed in the context of other ancient Middle Eastern religions. Interesting parallels to Thelema including (but not limited to) ritual practices, cosmology, magical formulae, and sinister forces are identified. Expected Length: 90 minutes WHEN: Saturday 27 August @ 3PM; Doors open @ 2:30PM WHERE: Bay Area Thelemic Temple, 130 E 12th St, TICKETS: $10 public / $5 for Blazing Star Members & Affiliates ****** "Aiwaz is not (as I had supposed) a mere formula like many angelic names, but it is the true most ancient name of the God of the Yezidis, and thus returns to the highest Antiquity. Our work is therefore historically authentic, the rediscovery of the Sumerian Tradition." --- Aleister Crowley, Unpublished introduction to the New Commentary to Liber Legis ****** About the presenter: Azi Rasa is a New York State licensed psychologist specializing in behavioral health, pain management, medical consultation, psychological assessment, and opioid dependence. He was initiated into OTO in 1988 on his 18th birthday. He is a very active member of Pyramid Lodge where he presents on a broad range of Thelemic topics. Recently, a small sample of his work (including musical recordings), were featured on a series of episodes of Speech in the Silence. ****** Love is the law, love under will. When Sat 2016-08-27 3pm – 5pm Pacific Time Where Bay Area Thelemic Temple, 130 East Twelfth Street, Oakland CA 94606 (map) Calendar Blazing Star OTO Events Who • Ben Sandler - creator

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