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Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Golden Lotus Oasis is an official local body of Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.), located in Garden Grove, California, USA. As with O.T.O. as a whole, one of its primary goals is to establish the Law of Thelema as the basis of human conduct. This Law can be summed up by the phrase "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law." This does not mean "do whatever you want," but instead charges each human being with the task of discovering and carrying out his or her True Will--the deepest expression of your innermost self. Thelema promotes the idea that every individual should have the freedom to do his or her True Will without interference from others. However, it also teaches self-discipline and personal responsibility, as no action is free from consequence. Various spiritual teachings and techniques are provided to assist in this process. Thelemites are expected to employ skepticism and the scientific method in utilizing these practices, allowing them to have spiritual experiences without any need for blind faith, superstition, or a belief in the supernatural. O.T.O. assists in this process by providing ceremonies of initiation. These are dramatic symbolic ceremonies designed to assist you in discovering your true identity. The symbols and experiences encountered in these ceremonies have a profound psychological impact that will enable you to embody O.T.O.'s stated purpose of "securing the Liberty of the Individual and his or her advancement in Light, Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, and Power through Beauty, Courage, and Wit, on the Foundation of Universal Brotherhood." In addition to initiations, Golden Lotus regularly hosts performances of the Gnostic Mass. The Mass expresses the nature of the universe in symbolic form in a manner conducive to enabling its participants to have direct spiritual experiences and realizations. It provides fulfillment of the human religious instinct without requiring a belief in anything contrary to scientific understanding. Classes and social events are also held on a regular basis. Love is the law, love under will.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Celebration of the Gnostic Mass -- 09/21/2025Golden Lotus O.T.O., Garden Grove, CA
Dear Members and Friends of Golden Lotus,
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.
Golden Lotus Lodge O.T.O. cordially invites you to attend an Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica Mass to be presented within the Sanctuary of the Crowned and Conquering Child on Sunday, September 21st, at 3:00 p.m.
Please join us for this most central and public ritual written by Aleister Crowley for Ordo Templi Orientis.
Our Priestess will be Soror Aliyah while our Priest will be Frater S.L.Q. Our Deacon will be Soror VFMF, and our Children will be Soror Stella Umbra and Brother Lucas.
A donation at the door will be required for entry. Suggested donation is $15.
Donations to support Golden Lotus Lodge can be made anytime: paypal.me/goldenlotuslodge
You must RSVP for this event: goldenlotus.master@oto-usa.orgImmediately following the ceremony we will further celebrate with a round of toasts! So please bring a bottle of either sweet or dry champagne or a sparkling juice substitute if you prefer.
All are encouraged to bring food for our communal feast afterwards.
Your contributions are much appreciated and help to encourage our spirit of community.
Temple location and other information can be found at: goldenlotus-oto.org
Love is the law, love under will.
93 93 / 93 - Fall Equinox Celebration featuring The Mass of Babalon -- 9/27/2025Golden Lotus O.T.O., Garden Grove, CA
Dear Members and Friends of Golden Lotus,
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.
Join us on September 27th for a special ceremony celebrating the Autumn Equinox. It will be followed by an evening of feasting and fellowship as we once again mark the change of seasons.
Golden Lotus presents "The Mass of Babalon"
Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the performance at 7.As the days grow shorter we reaffirm the fecundity and life-giving power of the Great Mother. Join us for this participatory ritual as we invoke the Red Goddess with dance, drink, poetry, music and feasting!
This event is open to the public, but you must RSVP: goldenlotus.master@oto-usa.org
Please bring a potluck dish and drink.A $10 donation is requested.
Love is the law, love under will.
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