U.S. Grand Lodge, Ordo Templi Orientis
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Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.
The letters O.T.O. stand for Ordo Templi Orientis, the Order of Oriental Templars, or Order of the Temple of the East. O.T.O. is dedicated to the high purpose of securing the Liberty of the Individual and his or her advancement in Light, Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, and Power through Beauty, Courage, and Wit, on the Foundation of Universal Brotherhood.
U.S. Grand Lodge is the governing body of O.T.O. in the United States. It is the most populous and active branch of O.T.O., with 44 local bodies in 24 states as of May 2008.
If you are interested in becoming a member of Ordo Templi Orientis, see the membership page for more information. To find an O.T.O. body near you, consult our list of local bodies. Our FAQ answers many common questions about O.T.O. and Thelema. If you need further assistance, please write to the webmaster.
Success is your proof;
courage is your armour;
go on, go on, in my strength;
& ye shall turn not back for any!
— Liber AL III:46
What's New
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March 5, 2008 |
"Mystics, Mothers, and Magicians" symposium registration opens Registration is now open for the "Mystics, Mothers, and Magicians" symposium, to be held in Sacramento, CA on November 14-16 2008. This celebration of the divine feminine is open to OTO members of all genders; there is also one presentation which will be offered to the public. See the event website for details, including registration instructions. |
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February 14, 2008 |
Christopher Hyatt's Greater Feast Brother Alan Miller IX°, better known to many by his nom de plume Christopher Hyatt, died on February 9, 2008 e.v. O.T.O. International has published an obituary. Unto Brother Alan may there be granted the accomplishment of his Will; yea, the accomplishment of his Will. |
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January 30, 2008 |
It's back: The USGL bookstore! The U.S. Grand Lodge bookstore is back in business and better than ever. We are now an Amazon affiliate, which means you can shop at Amazon and earn money for O.T.O. at no extra cost to you. We offer a specialty bookstore carrying titles of interest to Thelemites, but there are also links directly to the Amazon site; purchases made either way will earn us money. Thelemic bibliophiles (which is probably redundant) can now expand their libraries and help the Order at the same time. |
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January 30, 2008 |
Register for Kaaba Colloquium in Philadelphia Kaaba Colloquium is a leadership training program for current and aspiring O.T.O. local body officers. The next Kaaba will be held in Philadelphia, PA on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25 2008. Registration is now open for this event; see the Kaaba website for a registration link and hotel information. |
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January 30, 2008 |
Pastoral Counseling Workshop in Chicago, March 8-9 2008 Pastoral Counseling Workshops are offered periodically by the Psychology Guild of O.T.O. The Workshop provides training in counseling and mediation issues which members of the E.G.C. clergy and other O.T.O. leaders may encounter. See the event website for details, including requirements for attendance and registration instructions. |
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Love is the law, love under will.
