Free Illuminism: Intro and Contacts

A Brief Introduction to Congregational Illuminism

By Tau Dositheos

What does it mean to work in free communion? First, one should realize we are here talking about certain underlying principles rather than hard and fast rules. Congregational Illuminism is an open system based upon these principles. Being an open system it is fluid and adaptable rather than rigid and constrained. Free Communion is a verb (i.e. these principles put into practice), or as some may prefer, a particular approach that is adopted to engage in the Work.

Congregational Illuminism is non-hierarchical and non-authoritarian. This means there is no rank or stratification and there is no central authority or “inner circle”. Congregational Illuminism is based on a bottom-up rather than a top-down model. We feel that all too often has it been shown that strict hierarchies within magical organizations have led to petty politics and useless power struggles. We say, do away with all this, level the playing field and focus on the Work. We have no Grand Poobahs. What we do have is an ever-growing number of sincere and dedicated Illuminists who have voluntarily come together in free association with each other to work in unity, openness and peace.

Our goal is Illumination. Our approach is both experimental and experiential. We are not an Order, or a singular organization. Many independent groups have formed. Many individuals contribute in their own ways as well. We view this diversity as a great benefit. We share our gnosis across borders. We peer review our successes and our failures. We feel this approach aids us all in attaining a closer approximation to what is true and to what works. We hold no superstitions sacred. We take a scientific and functional approach to the Work. There is nothing to hide. There are no secrets. There are only our own efforts and struggles towards enlightenment. This is enough.

A list of local bodies and nodes in free communion is given below. A FaceBook community has been created as well. It is here

LOCAL BODIES AND NODES IN FREE COMMUNION
PUBLIC ACCESS FREE ILLUMINIST BODIES
*** Congregational Illuminism ***

Bulgaria

Sofia

Sovereign Sanctuary for Bulgaria (A.P.R.M.M.)

Canada

Vancouver, BC

Legba Lodge

Croatia

Split

Theba Temple

Loza Krilate Kugle

Greece

Athens

Isis Sophia Holy Lodge

Poland

Warsaw

Autireba Lodge No. 11

Russia

Moscow

Tau (Dr.) James L. Choron, Bishop EGnU for Moscow and Western Russia

Planetarium/Balance Lodge

Serbia

Belgrade

Porta Lucis Temple

Vrsac

Misir Lodge

United Kingdom

Brighton

Akashic Lodge No.3

Bristol

Bristol Moot

Liverpool

Incarnadine Lodge

United States

Alabama

Post Tenebras Lux Lodge No. 22

Florida

Laevus Levus Semita

Georgia

Assembly of the Knowledge & Wisdom of Solomon

Lodge of the Sons & Daughters of Aaron

Ormus Lodge

Coptic Gnostic Church

Tau Naamah

Liberi Sanguinis Luciferi

Ezili Roots

Bran’s Island

Templi de Niger Sol

Iowa

Phosphoros Lodge

Massachusetts

Trinosophia Lodge No. 26

Michigan

The Order of Initiated Knights and Companions of St John of Asia in Europe

Missouri

Thee Loyal Royal Order of the Water Buffalo

Thee Great Black Lodge on Sirius

Temple Of Perpetual Change and Trans-Vision

New Mexico

Beginner’s Mind Lodge #213

New York

Moorish Monastery

Sothis Lodge, No. 68, Primitive Rite of Memphis & Misraim

Bayt El Amexem Temple No. 202

Pennsylvania

Golden Triangle Temple No. 31

The Virgin’s Milk Lodge

Non localized body

Constellation of Abraxas

Thanks to folks in free communion for putting this list together, with special thanks to Tau Thomas of Sothis Lodge No. 68. Each body is autonomous and self directed.

Also Read:

How to Form a Congregational Illuminist Body