The Chambers of the Temple

Three Chambers of Gnosis

The organization of the three Chambers of the Temple, based on what V.M. Samael Aun Weor established in the great Gnostic Manifesto of 1972: First Chamber or Exoteric, Second Chamber or Mesoteric, and Third Chamber or Esoteric.

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First Chamber

I · Exoteric Chamber

First Chamber

It is the outer chamber of the temple, where the introductory activities of Gnostic studies take place. Students learn the foundations of the doctrine and become familiar with meditation techniques. Any person of good will may enter, without distinction of race, sex, class, creed or color.

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Second Chamber

II · Mesoteric Chamber

Second Chamber

It is the inner chamber of the temple, where the initiation activities take place. Students deepen their understanding of the doctrine and advance in meditation techniques. Only those who have shown a true will to learn and a serious commitment may enter.

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Third Chamber

III · Esoteric Chamber

Third Chamber

A hidden chamber that can only be seen by those who have reached a certain level of knowledge. It is found within the mind and can only be reached through meditation. Those who succeed obtain a greater knowledge of the truth of reality.

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Gnosis, know yourself

A universal knowledge that seeks the liberation of consciousness

Gnosis seeks the liberation of consciousness and spirit in order to attain the divinity of our inner Being.