Thelema book of the law

This book is the foundation of the new aeon, and thus the whole of our work. The book of the law, the holy text that forms the basis of thelema, was transmitted to crowley by the entity known as aiwass in cairo, on three successive days during april 1904. The book includes liber causae which is not a holy book. Book of the law magical philosophy of thelema ordo astri. Liber al vel legis, also known as the book of the law, is the foundational text for thelema. Thelemic holy days a live performance of liber al vel legis, chapter i april 8, 20 at catland 987 flushing ave. The law is for all is the book of the law with a commentary by aleister crowleys. The book of the law aleister crowley download free pdf. It was dictated to him by a praeterhuman intelligence in some sort of spectral form in cairo, aiwass, who crowley later described in various ways and at one point claimed he was the true god of the yezidis. The thelemic calendar begins in 1904, the year in which aleister crowley received the book of the law and inaugurated the new aeon of horus. Thelema was established in 1904 with the reception of a short text, titled the book of the law which is often abbreviated as liber legis, liber al, or simply al, by the british mystic, occultist, and poet, aleister crowley. As it says in the book of the law, remember all ye that existence is pure joy. Sacred texts thelema the book of the law liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by xciii 418 to dclxvi. Jan 05, 2018 do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law.

Received april 8, 9 and 10, 1904 by aleister crowley and rose kelly. The word of the law is thelema and do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. In the 10th installment of thelema quotes, we tackle the subject of drugs within the context of the law of thelema. The book of the law liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by xciii 418 to dclxvi. A special cake which contains blood and can be used as a substitute for a. Any student of thelema or the occult should get their hands on this book now and study its meaning. The book of the law is scripture to thelemites, and crowley is the prophet of thelema. Jul 26, 2011 the commentary to the book of the law, ii. You can read that document and more in liber legis the book of the law where you will find the complete text and manuscript of liber al vel legis, the book of the law, including the commentaries by aleister crowley. The book of the law or liber al vel legis is the central sacred text of the occult tradition of thelema. The holy text that forms the basis of crowleys belief system, thelema, was transmitted to him by the entity known as aiwass over the course of three fateful april days in 1904. A model of what a magical record should be, so far as accurate analysis and fullness are concerned.

Crowley is considered a prophet, and his works are the only ones considered canonical. Sep 03, 2017 the law of thelema this book lays down a simple code of conduct. The book of the law or liber al vel legis is the central sacred text of the occult tradition of thelema addeddate 20150623 19. Who calls us thelemites will do no wrong, if he look but close into the word. Thelema is a law of liberty that holds the keys to unlock the innate potential of every individual, to release ourselves from the burden of sorrow and fear, and to allow ourselves to be ourselves and rejoice therein. The word thelema is the english transliteration of the koine greek noun pronounced, will, from the verb. Here you can download the book of the law by aleister crowley also known as liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by xciii 418 to dclxvi. Liber dcccxiii vel araritaan account of the hexagram and the method of reducing it to the unity and beyond. Aleister crowley, thelema, crowleyanity, abrahadabra discuss anything about the single greatest force in promulgating magick of all time, the great beast master therion, a.

Parts of the commentary can really help out in studying the book of the law. All quotes are from aleister crowley or the book of the law. The central sacred text of thelema, written by aleister crowley and originating from aiwass. Help me, o warrior lord of thebes, in my unveiling before the. This book contains both the word thelema in greek as well as the phrase do what thou wilt. In the comment appended to the book of the law it is stated that. In lodges, temples, and other ritual bodies in thelema, crowleys book of the law is used for swearing initiatory oaths and for ritual connection to tradition, like the vsl in freemasonry or the book of shadows in witchcraft. Thelema emphasizes individualism, and the uniqueness of each persons will. Aleister crowley comments his short work with his usual sense of darkness and secrecy. V vi veri vniversum vivus vici while still living, i have conquered the universe by dint of truth.

Thelema is a philosophical law which has been adopted as a central tenet by some religious organizations. Though many books have ostensibly been written on crowleys philosophy, this might well be the first one truly accessible to an intelligent reader with no prior or current interest in the occultyet the law of thelema nowise pretends that ones true will can be ascertained without the patient utilization of esoteric techniques. Occultism as a whole would take days or even years of study. Crowleys system of thelema begins with the book of the law, which bears the official name liber al vel legis.

The introduction by the late frater superior of the oto gives those new to thelema a detailed description of the history of the writing of the various compilations dubbed the holy books, and a description of the circumstances surrounding the reception of the book of the law. To ask other readers questions about the book of the law, please sign up. Iii the law of thelema this book lays down a simple code of conduct. Of course many religions have a central scripture and in thelema the role is filled by the book of the law. The book of the law, liber legis, had its first chapter penned by aleister crowley on this day, april 8th, in 1904. Crowleys interesse voor het occulte verborgen kennis. The religion known as thelema was founded in 1904 by the english poet and mystic aleister crowley 1875 1947, who is regarded as its prophet. Aleister crowleys philosophy of true will paperback april 14, 2018 by antti p balk author 4. Apr 22, 20 do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. Interpretation of the book of the law is left up to individual thelemites. All work of temple of thelema is founded on the teachings of a received text titled liber legis, or the book of the law.

For there are therein three grades, the hermit, and the lover, and the man of earth. The word thelema is the english transliteration of the koine greek noun pronounced. Thelema simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The law of thelema this book lays down a simple code of conduct. Intellectual rigor is not commonly associated with thelema, but books like this can change that impression. Aleister crowley the book of law, liber al vel legis, thelema, rose edith crowley, dictation by aleister crowley 1904 yourestatesales from shop yourestatesales. It is the only holy book that aleister crowley claimed to have had no part in the authorship of. Early christian writings use the word to refer to the will of god, the human will, and even the will of gods opponent, the devil. The book of the law, the central scripture of the new aeon, to a certain degree deconstructs itself explicitly, while the play of contradictions, or the refusal to ascertain veracity to any truth claim, constitutes an important epistemological principle of thelema and its associated form of spiritual practice, magick. By his account, a possibly noncorporeal or praeterhuman being that called itself aiwass contacted him and dictated a text known as the book of the law or liber al vel legis, which outlined the principles of thelema. Jan 02, 2020 the book of the law is scripture to thelemites, and crowley is the prophet of thelema. The book of the law is a coded grimoire, widely considered to be very dangerous by many on the magic side. Crowley diende daarbij als schrijver en zijn vrouw ross kelly als medium. Interpretation of those texts is left up to individual believers.

The holy books of thelema contains the essence of the magical system of aleister crowley. Those who follow the path of thelema are called thelemites. The book of the law was accepted as scripture by the ordo templi orientis, a mystical group of german origin. The author called himself aiwass, and claimed to be the minister of hoorpaarkraat. The book of the law by aleister crowley, paperback barnes. Im familiar with much of the content of the book, but it is. Jan 27, 2019 thelema is based on the writings of aleister crowley, particularly the book of the law, which was dictated to crowley in 1904 by a holy guardian angel called aiwass.

The law of thelema is do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. Although thelema is definitely a religion, it is a new kind of religion, one which accommodates a full range of individual beliefs, from atheism to polytheism. Thelema is based on the writings of aleister crowley, particularly the book of the law, which was dictated to crowley in 1904 by a holy guardian angel called aiwass. Acting as a medium, crowley recorded the communications on hotel notepads and later organized his automatic writing into a short, coherent document. From this, crowley took thelema as the name of his own religion.

Note how strong the evidence of this is in the world around us today. A feast for tahuti and the child of the prophetsecret, o prophet. Liber l liber legis, or the book of the law facsimile pages of the actual manuscript of the book of the law. Crowley spent the rest of his life developing the system of thelema as revealed by the book of the law. The primary document of thelema, and the new aeon, is the book of the law, liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx you can read that document and more in liber legis the book of the law where you will find the complete text and manuscript of liber al vel legis, the book of the law, including the commentaries by aleister crowley. The book of the law is quite clear in noting that english has become the new holy writ and its alphabet must reveal a collection of symbols of power. This book is the foundation of the new aeon, and thus of the whole of our work. The establishment of the law of thelema is the only way to preserve individual liberty and to assure the future of the race.

Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by xciii. Thus shri gurudev mahendranath wrote that rabelais, dashwood, and crowley must. The book of the law was kind of hard for me to read the first few times. Het boek liber al vel legis, beter bekend onder zijn engelse titel the book of the law. In 1904, crowley claimed to have received the book of the law from an entity named aiwass, which was to serve as the foundation of the religious and philosophical system he called thelema. The religion known as thelema was established with the writing of the book of the law. There is no way i could fit these topics and describe them all in this video. Aleister crowley books for beginners aristocrats of the soul. These books were inspired or class a material, which means they were meant to be transmitted to the public in the form in which they were originally written. It is wise to destroy this copy after the first reading. Liber al vel legis commonly known as the book of the law, is the central sacred text of thelema, allegedly written down from dictation mostly by aleister. You may regard the establishment of the law of thelema as an essential element of your true will, since, whatever the ultimate nature of that will, the evident condition of putting it into execution is freedom from external interference.

In thelema, campbell brings this same acumen and clarity of expression to the life and work of aleister crowley. A feast for the three days of the writing of the book of the law. Aleister crowley, liber al vel legis the book of the law. While thelema is most often regarded as a religion a new religious movement and contemporary mystery. Every thelemite is expected to interpret the book, each for himself. The book of the lawamong the holy books of thelema, the chief is the book of the law. All questions of the law are to be decided only by appeal to my writings, each for himself. Also i recommend visiting some of the thelemic websites out there search thelema.