The Secret Science of Masonic Initiation

by Robert Lomas

The Secret Science of Masonic Initiation is different and revelatory. This book will take you on an imaginative journey deep into that inner part of your consciousness that Freemasonry calls your soul. Not since the glory days of Wilmshurst, Ward, and Waite, has any serious Masonic writer attempted to look at the meaning of Masonry in such knowledgeable depth. Its ritual says it is a high and serious subject. But how can an individual discover the truths it outlines? How do you become an Initiate and a Master? A new, spiritually aware generation is asking this question and demanding answers. Using words and images, this book leads you through the spiritual stages of Masonic knowledge. The Craft teaches that each new apprentice shall find a teacher to gain instruction. The open Lodge is not the place for instruction but a place for living out truths that should be taught privately by contemplation of symbols.

Genres: Nonfiction

112 pages, Paperback

First published June 29, 2009

Reviews

[Hans · Rating 4 out of 5]

For thousands of years human civilizations have used Initiations or rites of passages as a way to transform their young males into men. The idea being that having them experience something that takes them far outside their comfort zone long enough to teach certain truths about reality that can only be understood through experience.

Western Civilization has largely abandoned this tradition, and partly as a result we have a lot man-boys who never completely mature psychologically or spiritually. Freemasonry has long sought to preserve and maintain this ancient established aspect of masculine culture. Masonry's central purpose of utilizing these rites is to get the initiate to turn inward and start the journey towards the center of their own being where they will discover the truths about themselves that no one but themselves can learn.

Robert Lomas does a good job introducing the significance of initiations in this book. It is like a dead language that we forgot long ago and now are trying to learn all over again. I think as more and more young men grow dissatisfied with their lives they will seek out these type experiences that help facilitate their spiritual development and maturity.

[Madhavan Parthasarthy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Explores the concept of non-duality prevalent in many Eastern philosophies. While it was an interesting read overall, there were too many leaps of logic that were unsubstantiated. Lomas' writing style is at times rigid and dry. By contrast, Manly Hall explores many of the same topics in The Lost Keys of Freemasonry, which is better written, more colorful in description, and a more enjoyable read.

[anubis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal book. I even recommend it to people that aren’t interested in freemasonry. I bet anyone can pick something useful from this book!

[Sergio Paredes · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing eye opener to the more esoteric side of The Craft. Recommend for anyone looking for esoteric take on understanding freemasonry.

[John-Son Sky-Ler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Great read for those who saw the inner light shining within. Not too many books will expound on true Masonic wisdom.

[Andy Edwards]

A good book on the esoteric symbolism hidden within Freemason rituals.

[Omar Atia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Initiation steps and building virtual temple in a nutshell and upgrade and rewiring brain to divine state .

A recommended book to read to whom who wants to understand mysticism and esoteric knowledge from a great author.

[david · Rating 4 out of 5]

clear, insightful, and high minded, Lomas' work not only opens the initiate up to great depths (heights) of pursuing that Bright Morning Star, he allows the initiative of the reader to follow the path of consciousness further with reference points, if one is keen enough to continue. recommended for all Masters, new and old.