O.T.O. or Temple of Thelema?
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Hi,
Ok can someone who is knowledgeable, explain to me the main differences and similarities between the O.T.O. and the Temple of Thelema. In my city there is both and O.T.O and a Temple of Thelema and I am looking into both but was wondering what the differences are?
The O.T.O. in my city is located in the richest neighborhood on a street full of expensive shops. I am a musician and an artist, with a "punk" kind of esthetic, and a definite blue collar upbringing. I am a succesful and hard working young man but for some reason I am concerned about my not fitting in to that location. Is this silly? I know Thelema is about individuality, but I also picture this location being a bunch of rich business guys, who might not appreciate my leather jacket and doc martins.
Anyways I am studying hard on my own, meditating daily, performing Liber 200, and experimenting with other Thelemic practices. I know I am on the right path, hopefully soon I will find somewhere I can meet people with more experience then me, who can help me on my journey.
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The O.T.O. is a social order, a meeting place, and one who is give the responsibility of "promulgating the Law" (spreading the word and insuring its endurance (ie, it owns copyright, which legally is a responsibility)). It is not exactly a teaching order.
The Temple of Thelema is a place of worship and is associated with the A.'.A.'. and is a teaching order.
Some get this confused and easily. The O.T.O. will teach, but it teaches O.T.O. & the Law. T.O.T. & A.'.A.'. teach method.
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i (who obviously could be seen to have a stake in this issue) suggest that you contact each, meet the people, and make inquiries from them about their group. Perhaps see if you can attend some public instructive or celebratory event.
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Thank you so much. I feel more drawn to the T.O.T. as it is the method I am most intersted in at this point.
However I have already contacted both the O.T.O. and T.O.T. in my city and will look into each. I will do some personal investigation, hopefulyl meet with some members, before making a final decision.
Thanx Again!