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About Gnosis Courses

The Allentown Gnostic centre offer weekly classes for anyone interested in learning about Gnosis, a type of knowledge that is gained through direct experience and focuses on the inner knowledge of a human being. These classes do not require anyone to follow a specific belief system or religion and instead aim to develop all of our human and spiritual potential.

The classes cover a range of universal principles of self-discovery and inner development that can be found in the sciences, philosophies, arts, and spiritual traditions of different cultures throughout history.

By applying these principles in our lives, we can create real, immediate, and lasting positive change, as well as increased freedom and happiness. The classes are open to anyone, but consistent weekly attendance is recommended as the material builds upon itself. Students are free to stop attending at any time with no further obligations.
Painting of William Blake, Jaccobs ladder
Statue of Buddha meditating

Practice of Meditation

Gnosis considers meditation as an essential and transformative tool on the path to self-realisation. Meditation is more than a simple practice of relaxation or stress relief. It is, in fact, a profound process of introspection and self-discovery, a path leading towards the awakening of consciousness and spiritual enlightenment.

Meditation, as taught by the Gnostic teachings, involves understanding our thoughts, emotions, and actions, and exploring the deeper, hidden parts of ourselves. Through a consistent and sustained practice of meditation, we begin to uncover our inner truths, transcend the ego, and ultimately, discover and realise our interior divinity.

In our courses, we introduce meditation techniques in a gentle and a gradual way according to a natural rhythm, without causing any tension to the mind and body. This gives way to experience the benefits and insights that meditation can provide. Therefore, by establishing the correct foundations, we are able to gradually and naturally increase the duration of the practices.

Gnostic Esoteric & Meditation Courses in Allentown

Classes FAQ

The Allentown Gnostic Society is a not for profit organisation. All costs are covered by the facilitators of the centre and the group. So we recommend a set weekly contribution $15/wk to help us to cover the costs of running the centre and the courses. Although the inability to pay will never prevent anyone from attending the gnostic classes, the contributions help in the running of the centre, and are greatly appreciated. Our aim is not profit, but to share gnosis with anyone who is interested, regardless of race, religion, sex, occupation or wealth.

Most classes go from 1.5hrs to 2hours, with each class consisting of a talk and a guided meditation practice. Practices range from introductory techniques for relaxation and meditation, two keys that can be applied in daily life. No previous experience is needed. The weekly gnostic classes and practices serve as a foundation to further develop the science and ethics of meditation in a more in depth manner.

Gnosis at its heart is a purely practical school. Hence it consists of a wide variety of esoteric and psychological practices that compliment the theoretical knowledge that is given. The aim is for that which is taught can be verified by the student, thus allowing the student to attain their own.

Meditation, esoteric yoga, consciousness, psychology, self-transformation, esoteric anatomy, the Hebraic Kabbalah, alchemy, sacred sexuality or tantra. In addition, we also cover: Kundalini, clairvoyance, psychic powers, dream yoga and astral projection (also known as out of body experiences or lucid dreams). Also included, spiritual initiation, tarot, runes, astrology, Buddhism, the great world religious scriptures, and many other spiritual subjects.

So we study the wisdom of both east and west in a comprehensive, didactic way, unlike many other forms of spirituality that focus on one specific religion alone.

As far as attendance to the introductory classes, anyone is welcome to attend one, several or all of the classes being offered in the series of public talks. For those who are interested, a weekly course will continue which will go deeper into the topics that have been introduced.

Since the classes and practices build on each other, consistent weekly attendance is expected for those who decide to continue with the classes. If you decide you do not want to continue with the classes at any point in time, you are free to do so with no further obligations. So if we do not hear from you, you will not hear from us. This is done to respect your privacy.

Real Gnosis is the experiential knowledge of the Soul, which is beyond theory, dogma or belief

-Samael Aun Weor

I looked in churches, mosques and temples, but I found the Divine within my heart.

- Rumi

Gnosis lives in facts, withers away in abstractions, and is difficult to find even in the noblest of thoughts.

-Samael Aun Weor

God is to be found not in religion, not in systems but in discovering truth in every little thing. Truth is not far away but very near.

- Krishnamurti

Knowing oneself is having achieved identification with one’s own Divine Being.

- Samael Aun Weor

Consciousness has the potential to increase to an infinite degree.

– The 14th Dalai Lama

Let it be understood that Self-Realisation is the harmonious development of the entire infinite of human possibilities.

- Samael Aun Weor

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Introduction to Gnosis – Tradition and Revelation 

In the context of studying Gnosis, the interplay between tradition and revelation is of paramount importance. Tradition provides a rich historical and cultural backdrop while also offering valuable insight into the stages of each person’s inner development. However, revelation is equally crucial, as Gnostic teachings emphasise direct, personal spiritual experiences and the search for hidden […]
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