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Chartered as a Camp June 2, 1992
Chartered as a Camp June 2, 1992

June 2, 2019

William Blake chartered as a Camp June 2, 1992

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Gnostic Mass Rehearsal (Open)
Gnostic Mass Rehearsal (Open)

June 2, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Sun. Jun 2, 2019: Gnostic Mass Rehearsal (Open)
1:00pm
Please arrive no earlier than 12:30pm and no later than 12:55pm
There is no admission fee for the rehearsal, but we will happily accept contributions to the potluck table.

June 2 is the 27th anniversary of WBL's charter as a Camp, so we will be celebrating this special occasion by rehearsing the Gnostic Mass, followed by cake, drinks, and other refreshments. While this event is not degree-restricted, it may be largely of interest to people pursuing a novitiate in Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica.

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O.T.O. Degree Discussion Group: Second Degree (Closed to II°)
O.T.O. Degree Discussion Group: Second Degree (Closed to II°)

June 2, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Sun. Jun. 2, 2019: O.T.O. Degree Discussion Group: Second Degree (Closed to II°)
3:00pm
Please arrive no earlier than 2:30pm and no later than 2:55pm.
Please RSVP to attend by emailing: secretary@williamblakeoto.org

Sib. Ayin will lead an O.T.O. Degree Discussion Group on the Second Degree, closed to initiates of this Degree or higher. Discussion will include a review of recommended study materials, symbolic analysis, Q&A, and practice upon request.

Facilitator: Sib. Ayin

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Baltimore Reiki Share ボルチモア靈氣会 (Open)
Baltimore Reiki Share ボルチモア靈氣会 (Open)

June 2, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Sun. Jun. 2, 2019: Baltimore Reiki Share ボルチモア靈氣会 (Open)
5:00pm
Please arrive no earlier than 4:30pm and no later than 4:55pm.

Reiki Master/Instructor Richard A. Davis will lead a Reiki Share and give free Reiki Level 1 (Shoden 初伝 - “First Teaching”) Attunements (Reiju 霊授) to attendees. Anyone is welcome to come and receive a Reiki treatment, or practice giving Reiki to those who are willing to receive it.

Richard began studying Reiki in Florida in 2007, studied under and received attunements from Reiki Masters in Tokyo and Kyoto from 2008-2010, has visited several sacred sites of Reiki, Shinto, and Shingon Buddhism such as Mt. Kurama, Mt. Fuji, and Mt. Koya, and has taught and attuned hundreds of students to Reiki since 2010 in Tokyo, Texas, Florida, Maryland, Virginia, and DC. We will also study Reiki’s compatibility with such practices as Yoga, Asana, as Pranayama as they relate to one’s spiritual development. Our group’s study of Reiki will examine the influences of Mount Kurama, Esoteric Buddhism, and Japanese language and culture on the Reiki system, in addition to teaching techniques from both the Eastern and Western lineages that have been the most effective for Reiki treatments.

Whether you are a beginner or already attuned to the Master/Teaching level of Reiki, all paths and all practitioners are welcome to join our Baltimore Reiki Share and learn more about the Japanese view of Reiki, the cultural influences on the Sacred Symbols, and how these concepts are understood in the Japanese language. Attendees will also examine the connections Reiki has to the mythos and deities of Mount Kurama, and come to appreciate the full meaning of the Reiki Principles written by Usui Mikao through an in-depth study of their Japanese/English translation. Our primary aim is to cultivate a holistic sense of understanding that can be passed on and shared with all practitioners of Reiki.

Facilitator: Richard A. Davis
Suggested Donation: $10 (No donation necessary to attend.)

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Lodge Meeting (Open)
Lodge Meeting (Open)

June 15, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., Suite 5B, 208 S Pulaski St, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Lodge Meeting (Open)
1:00pm
Please arrive no earlier than 12:30pm and no later than 12:55pm.
Join us in making plans for future Lodge activities! Please bring a lunch dish or snacks to share.

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A Demon’s Sabbat, Celebrating Tobias’s Birth and His Successes (Open)
A Demon’s Sabbat, Celebrating Tobias’s Birth and His Successes (Open)

June 15, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Sat. Jun. 15, 2019: A Demon’s Sabbat, Celebrating Tobias’s Birth and His Successes (Open)
7:30pm
Please arrive no earlier than 7:00pm and no later than 7:20pm.
$10 admission; free for dues-current WBL members.
Over the time since the William Blake Lodge 25th Anniversary at which we conjured the Demon Doolas from the Book of the Offices of Spirits to provide our lodge with a familiar, we have worked well with Tobias, the demon familiar who was provided to us by Doolas. Tobias has been credited with helping us rebuild our environment and draw in truly excellent people. Tobias’s efforts are compensated with alcohol, incense, and a spirit home. For this ritual we will celebrate Tobias by bringing him into the temple and engaging him in a more freeform spirit ritual inspired by those supposed of the “other magicians” who practiced wilder more direct spirit magic than that of the learned conjurers. Join us for chanting, drinking, drumming and celebration. Bring alcohol to offer to Tobias or to share with your lodgemates.

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WBL at Baltimore Pride Festival (Open)
WBL at Baltimore Pride Festival (Open)

June 16, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Druid Hill, Baltimore, MD, USA

Sun. Jun. 16, 2019: WBL at Baltimore Pride Festival (Open)
12:00pm-6:00pm
William Blake Lodge will have a table set up at the Baltimore Pride Festival at Druid Hill, offering readings, stickers, photos with Rainbow Crowley, and more. Please save the date and plan to join the festivities!
Want to volunteer at the WBL booth?

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Gnostic Mass Rehearsal (Open)
Gnostic Mass Rehearsal (Open)

June 22, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Gnostic Mass Rehearsal (Open)
2:00pm
Please arrive no earlier than 1:30pm and no later than 1:55pm
While this is not a degree-sensitive event, it is likely to be most of interest to those pursuing a role in the Gnostic Mass. There is no admission fee for the rehearsal, but we will happily accept snacks and beverages to share.

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Infinite Stars Chapter of Rose Croix presents: How I Got Advanced to Fifth Degree
Infinite Stars Chapter of Rose Croix presents: How I Got Advanced to Fifth Degree

June 23, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, 1508 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17103, USA

Please note that this event takes place at Azul Nox Oasis in scenic Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Hopefully you’ve read the Minerval Guide regarding “Eligibility and Advancement” in OTO, but what does someone actually DO with themselves to get advanced to the Lover’s Triad? What kinds of projects, services, and activities have contributed to people reaching “the natural stopping place?” Three Infinite Stars Chapter members will spend 30 minutes each sharing their stories about what they think happened (because some of us still aren’t sure!) to get them advanced to Fifth Degree.

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Q&A with Tobias Churton, Live from England (Open)
Q&A with Tobias Churton, Live from England (Open)

June 30, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

New date!

A world authority on Gnostic spirituality, Tobias Churton is Britain’s leading scholar in the field of Western Esotericism. Holding a Masters degree in Theology from Brasenose College, Oxford, he was appointed Honorary Fellow and Faculty Lecturer in Western Esotericism at Exeter University in 2005. Tobias is also a filmmaker, poet, composer, and the author of many books, including The Gnostics, The Golden Builders, Occult Paris, The Babylon Gene and acclaimed biographies of William Blake, Aleister Crowley, Elias Ashmole and G.I. Gurdjieff.

While all of his books are of relevance to Thelemites, we've asked him to speak in particular about Aleister Crowley in America: Art, Espionage, and Sex Magick in the New World. Join William Blake Lodge in a conversation with Tobias Churton through the magick of the internet! We'll be able to communicate back and forth, so please show up with plenty of questions!

$20 admission; $10 for dues-current WBL members.

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					1	2 Chartered as a Camp June 2, 1992 Chartered as a Camp June 2, 1992 June 2, 2019 William Blake chartered as a Camp June 2, 1992 See more details Gnostic Mass Rehearsal (Open) Gnostic Mass Rehearsal (Open) June 2, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Sun. Jun 2, 2019: Gnostic Mass Rehearsal (Open) 1:00pm Please arrive no earlier than 12:30pm and no later than 12:55pm There is no admission fee for the rehearsal, but we will happily accept contributions to the potluck table. June 2 is the 27th anniversary of WBL's charter as a Camp, so we will be celebrating this special occasion by rehearsing the Gnostic Mass, followed by cake, drinks, and other refreshments. While this event is not degree-restricted, it may be largely of interest to people pursuing a novitiate in Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica. See more details O.T.O. Degree Discussion Group: Second Degree (Closed to II°) O.T.O. Degree Discussion Group: Second Degree (Closed to II°) June 2, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Sun. Jun. 2, 2019: O.T.O. Degree Discussion Group: Second Degree (Closed to II°) 3:00pm Please arrive no earlier than 2:30pm and no later than 2:55pm. Please RSVP to attend by emailing: secretary@williamblakeoto.org Sib. Ayin will lead an O.T.O. Degree Discussion Group on the Second Degree, closed to initiates of this Degree or higher. Discussion will include a review of recommended study materials, symbolic analysis, Q&A, and practice upon request. Facilitator: Sib. Ayin See more details Baltimore Reiki Share ボルチモア靈氣会 (Open) Baltimore Reiki Share ボルチモア靈氣会 (Open) June 2, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Sun. Jun. 2, 2019: Baltimore Reiki Share ボルチモア靈氣会 (Open) 5:00pm Please arrive no earlier than 4:30pm and no later than 4:55pm. Reiki Master/Instructor Richard A. Davis will lead a Reiki Share and give free Reiki Level 1 (Shoden 初伝 - “First Teaching”) Attunements (Reiju 霊授) to attendees. Anyone is welcome to come and receive a Reiki treatment, or practice giving Reiki to those who are willing to receive it. Richard began studying Reiki in Florida in 2007, studied under and received attunements from Reiki Masters in Tokyo and Kyoto from 2008-2010, has visited several sacred sites of Reiki, Shinto, and Shingon Buddhism such as Mt. Kurama, Mt. Fuji, and Mt. Koya, and has taught and attuned hundreds of students to Reiki since 2010 in Tokyo, Texas, Florida, Maryland, Virginia, and DC. We will also study Reiki’s compatibility with such practices as Yoga, Asana, as Pranayama as they relate to one’s spiritual development. Our group’s study of Reiki will examine the influences of Mount Kurama, Esoteric Buddhism, and Japanese language and culture on the Reiki system, in addition to teaching techniques from both the Eastern and Western lineages that have been the most effective for Reiki treatments. Whether you are a beginner or already attuned to the Master/Teaching level of Reiki, all paths and all practitioners are welcome to join our Baltimore Reiki Share and learn more about the Japanese view of Reiki, the cultural influences on the Sacred Symbols, and how these concepts are understood in the Japanese language. Attendees will also examine the connections Reiki has to the mythos and deities of Mount Kurama, and come to appreciate the full meaning of the Reiki Principles written by Usui Mikao through an in-depth study of their Japanese/English translation. Our primary aim is to cultivate a holistic sense of understanding that can be passed on and shared with all practitioners of Reiki. Facilitator: Richard A. Davis Suggested Donation: $10 (No donation necessary to attend.) See more details • • • •
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10	11	12	13	14	15 Lodge Meeting (Open) Lodge Meeting (Open) June 15, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., Suite 5B, 208 S Pulaski St, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Lodge Meeting (Open) 1:00pm Please arrive no earlier than 12:30pm and no later than 12:55pm. Join us in making plans for future Lodge activities! Please bring a lunch dish or snacks to share. See more details A Demon’s Sabbat, Celebrating Tobias’s Birth and His Successes (Open) A Demon’s Sabbat, Celebrating Tobias’s Birth and His Successes (Open) June 15, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Sat. Jun. 15, 2019: A Demon’s Sabbat, Celebrating Tobias’s Birth and His Successes (Open) 7:30pm Please arrive no earlier than 7:00pm and no later than 7:20pm. $10 admission; free for dues-current WBL members. Over the time since the William Blake Lodge 25th Anniversary at which we conjured the Demon Doolas from the Book of the Offices of Spirits to provide our lodge with a familiar, we have worked well with Tobias, the demon familiar who was provided to us by Doolas. Tobias has been credited with helping us rebuild our environment and draw in truly excellent people. Tobias’s efforts are compensated with alcohol, incense, and a spirit home. For this ritual we will celebrate Tobias by bringing him into the temple and engaging him in a more freeform spirit ritual inspired by those supposed of the “other magicians” who practiced wilder more direct spirit magic than that of the learned conjurers. Join us for chanting, drinking, drumming and celebration. Bring alcohol to offer to Tobias or to share with your lodgemates. See more details • •	16 WBL at Baltimore Pride Festival (Open) WBL at Baltimore Pride Festival (Open) June 16, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Druid Hill, Baltimore, MD, USA Sun. Jun. 16, 2019: WBL at Baltimore Pride Festival (Open) 12:00pm-6:00pm William Blake Lodge will have a table set up at the Baltimore Pride Festival at Druid Hill, offering readings, stickers, photos with Rainbow Crowley, and more. Please save the date and plan to join the festivities! Want to volunteer at the WBL booth? See more details •
17	18	19	20	21	22 Gnostic Mass Rehearsal (Open) Gnostic Mass Rehearsal (Open) June 22, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Gnostic Mass Rehearsal (Open) 2:00pm Please arrive no earlier than 1:30pm and no later than 1:55pm While this is not a degree-sensitive event, it is likely to be most of interest to those pursuing a role in the Gnostic Mass. There is no admission fee for the rehearsal, but we will happily accept snacks and beverages to share. See more details •	23 Infinite Stars Chapter of Rose Croix presents: How I Got Advanced to Fifth Degree Infinite Stars Chapter of Rose Croix presents: How I Got Advanced to Fifth Degree June 23, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, 1508 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17103, USA Please note that this event takes place at Azul Nox Oasis in scenic Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Hopefully you’ve read the Minerval Guide regarding “Eligibility and Advancement” in OTO, but what does someone actually DO with themselves to get advanced to the Lover’s Triad? What kinds of projects, services, and activities have contributed to people reaching “the natural stopping place?” Three Infinite Stars Chapter members will spend 30 minutes each sharing their stories about what they think happened (because some of us still aren’t sure!) to get them advanced to Fifth Degree. See more details •
24	25	26	27	28	29	30 Q&A with Tobias Churton, Live from England (Open) Q&A with Tobias Churton, Live from England (Open) June 30, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA New date! A world authority on Gnostic spirituality, Tobias Churton is Britain’s leading scholar in the field of Western Esotericism. Holding a Masters degree in Theology from Brasenose College, Oxford, he was appointed Honorary Fellow and Faculty Lecturer in Western Esotericism at Exeter University in 2005. Tobias is also a filmmaker, poet, composer, and the author of many books, including The Gnostics, The Golden Builders, Occult Paris, The Babylon Gene and acclaimed biographies of William Blake, Aleister Crowley, Elias Ashmole and G.I. Gurdjieff. While all of his books are of relevance to Thelemites, we've asked him to speak in particular about Aleister Crowley in America: Art, Espionage, and Sex Magick in the New World. Join William Blake Lodge in a conversation with Tobias Churton through the magick of the internet! We'll be able to communicate back and forth, so please show up with plenty of questions! $20 admission; $10 for dues-current WBL members. See more details •