True Gnostic teaching cannot be learnt through books, but through direct experience of reality and needs to be felt from the heart. Through Gnosis we begin to answer philosophical questions such as:

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• Who are we?
• Where do we come from?
• Why are we alive?
• Where do we go to when we die?

Gnosis is practical, free of dogmas and cannot be blindly believed in without attempts to verify it;  otherwise it becomes a waste of time.

All great spiritual masters like Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, Hermes, Zoroaster, Moses, Blavatsky, Dante, Quetzalcoatl etc... were Gnostic. They had incarnated this superior, divine knowledge and had brought it to our planet in a format appropriate to the society of that time.

This wisdom manifests as an intelligent principle or force, known by many names such as Zeus the Father of the Greek Gods, the Demiurge Architect of Pythagoras, Tao of the Buddhists, Brahma of the Hindustanis, Ain of the Kabbalists, Ra of the Egyptians, Thonanthiu of the Aztecs, and the God of the Christians etc.

Free Public Introductory Course

Now, The Gnostic Cultural Association SAW is dedicated to disseminating this teaching for the benefit of humanity by giving the teachings of Gnosis in the UK. Our free introductory course covers topics such as:

• Karma and Dharma
• Ego, Essence and Personality
• The World of Relationships
• Astral projection & the Enigma of dreams
• Meditation and Relaxation
• Self-Observation, Ego Elimination and much more...

On this course the student will be given "verbal tools", techniques and esoteric practices to try out for themselves. In Gnosis we apply Study and Mysticism throughout our workshops and courses to bring about the Awakening of the Consciousness. Students, who approach the course with an open mind, a consistent effort and sincere desire to apply Gnosis, soon start to unveil its mysteries.

The Four Pillars of Wisdom

As a basis to Gnosis, we study the four pillars of wisdom, Science, Art, Philosophy and Mysticism.

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Art - We investigate the messages and symbolism inherent in the Anthropology of the Ancient cultures, classical music, sculptures and great works of art. We examine how these transmit timeless cosmic truths to our consciousness. We also study the Beauty and Art in Nature and learn how to communicate and live in harmony with her.

Philosophy - provides us with techniques, practices and esoteric tools. We practice the philosophy of the "present" - How to live in the moment, so in a "unique instant" we can extract superior levels of self-understanding out of everyday situations. These insights show us our real reason for existence and liberate us from the chains that enslave our consciousness.

Mysticism - is where we learn to re-join our individual consciousness to the cosmic conscious principle that rules the cosmic laws and divine plans. These laws and plans are found in all the sacred books, codices and carvings of all the religions and cultures. Sacred writings underpin the foundation of Gnosis. "Yoga" is the Sanskrit word for "Union", and means virtually the same as Religion, which comes from the Latin "Re-ligare", meaning to re-join (with the Divine).

The Benefits of Gnosis

Students progressing through the course often remark on an improvement in their relationships with themselves and other people, and an increased sensitivity and appreciation of Nature and the cosmos. They also recognize the work they do against the Ego helps them clear negative life patterns and the knowledge of the correct use of their energies means they have less of a tendency towards Mental, Emotional, Physical and Spiritual exhaustion. In short they feel more balanced and human. Spiritually some gain intuitive insights and teachings, which assist them on their own paths in search of truth and these nourish and support them during crisis points in their lives.