Alchemy in Freemasonry and Rosicrucianism
The origins of Freemasonry and Rosicrucianism may be traced to the Renaissance, which embodied three major schools of thought: Scholasticism, Humanism, and the Hermetic-Kabbalistic tradition.
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Masonic Symbolism
Explore the history and meaning of Masonic rites, grades, and symbolism—from the Square and Compasses to the All-Seeing Eye.
Chinese Buddhist Monasticism
Chinese Buddhist monasticism is one of the most enduring and transformative religious traditions in East Asia.
The Science of Loneliness: Exploring the Biology, Psychology, and Healing of a Universal Condition
In this article, we explore the science of loneliness: what it is, how it works, why we fear being alone yet struggle with relationships, and what neuroscience, psychology, and human wisdom reveal about healing this hidden wound.
Freemasonry and Zen: A Contemplative Brotherhood
The Zen Master, the Master Mason, and the scientific humanist may use different tools—zafu, square and compasses, or microscope—but all seek the same outcome: a well-built world and a well-formed person.
Daoist Monasticism in China
This article explores the historical evolution, doctrines, architecture, and lived practices of Daoist monasticism.
The Confucian Monastic Tradition
This article explores the hidden architecture of Confucian monastic life: its moral ideals, educational institutions, meditative practices, and enduring legacy in Chinese culture.
The First Monks Rise in the East: The Birth of Monasticism
This article traces the delicate thread that links the barefoot sages of ancient India with the Zen monks of Japan, the Christian mystics of the desert, and the Buddhist nuns of today.
Monks of War: The Rise and Legacy of the Military Orders
This article traces the evolution of military orders, from their sacred origins to their secular echoes.
Fraternal Organizations: A Brotherhood Across Time and Culture
This article is a journey through that hidden history—from the guild to the lodge, the campus to the cloud—exploring how fraternal models have woven themselves into the very fabric of human society.
The Science of Ritual
In this article, we will explore ritual not just as tradition, but as a science of meaning and transformation.
The Origins of Freemasonry in Architecture, Science and the Liberal Arts
Symbolic alchemy and the liberal arts comprised the holistic worldview at the foundation of Freemasonry and modern science and they are just as necessary today.