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The Path of Freemasonry

Written by: Mark Stavish, Arturo de Hoyos - foreword, Lon Milo DuQuette - foreword
Narrated by: Nick McDougal
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Publisher's Summary

  • Shares the history and meaning of Freemasonry and its symbols
  • Offers thoughtful explorations of different areas of Masonic experience, drawing on esoteric doctrines and paralleling them with experiences found in daily life
  • Provides simple exercises and practices to help internalize and personalize the lessons presented, including dreamwork, journaling, meditation, and prayer

In this practical guide, Mark Stavish details the spiritual lessons and rituals of Freemasonry as a step-by-step path of spiritual development and self-improvement for both Masons and non-Masons, men and women alike. He explores the history and meaning of Freemasonry and its symbols - from its origins in the Temple of Solomon to the Medieval craft guilds to the Renaissance - and explains how the Craft promotes personal growth through the symbolic building of self and an inner Temple of Wisdom in much the same way that Masonry’s rituals symbolize the building of Solomon’s Temple in accordance with the mystical architectural instructions of Hiram.

Drawing on esoteric doctrines, including the Qabala, alchemy, sacred geometry, John Dee’s angelic magic, and the secrets of the Gothic cathedral builders, each chapter addresses an area of the Masonic experience, paralleling them with experiences each of us finds in our own lives. The author provides simple practices to help internalize and personalize the lessons presented, including dreamwork, journaling, meditation, prayer, and understanding sacred architecture. The author also examines the crafting and use of the spiritual and symbolic tools of Freemasonry, such as the trestle or tracing board and the Chamber of Reflection.

Providing the tools to make the Craft an initiatic experience of self-improvement, the author shows that, ultimately, the Masonic experience is the human quest for self-realization and self-expression, so that we each may find our place in the Temple of Wisdom.

©2007, 2021 Mark Stavish. All Rights Reserved. (P)2021 Inner Traditions Audio. All Rights Reserved.

What the critics say

“Like a drowsy lion, Freemasonry arouses in the outsider both curiosity and mistrust. This landmark book anatomizes the creature without apology or mystification. At the same time, it summons insiders to revive their moribund craft in all the grandeur of its original mission to humanity. Mark Stavish, whose work is informed by a profound knowledge of esoteric traditions, has earned gratitude from both sides.” (Joscelyn Godwin, professor of music emeritus, Colgate University, and coauthor of Symbols in the Wild)

“An ideal guide for those beginning their Masonic journey or who have already begun their journey to the East. If you want to build a better life for yourself, to become a ‘Renaissance’ person, then this book will help get you on your way.” (TJ Bell, 32°, guitarist for Escape the Fate and founder of Black Earth Spagyrics)

“Mark Stavish’s The Path of Freemasonry provides a comprehensive introduction to the Craft - its history, inner structure, beliefs, objectives, rites, and even its symbolically rich language. Unusually, however, it goes far beyond this brief to encompass the broader social and cultural issues surrounding the tradition; and in particular its relationship with, and profound connections to, the occult societies and esoteric currents toward which some of its most respected members have contributed their energy and organizational and ritual know-how. Indeed but for the disciplinary bedrock provided by Freemasonry it is arguable whether there would be a Western esoteric tradition worth talking of. This commendable work provides the reader with an accessible and engaging overview of this subject.” (Peter Mark Adams, author of The Game of Saturn, Mystai, and The Power of the Healing Field)

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The Path Of Freemasonry

Great book! Gives a chronological overview of the path Freemasonry has gone through and the changes throughout time.

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Great Book!

Mark Stavish is a great author , I recommend this book for masons and non masons wanting to learn more about the craft .

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In my top 10 resources

Bro Stavish has done an exceptional job providing an introductory grounding while contributing a breadth of insights most Masons will not be familiar with. Better yet the introspective, reflective and applied activities provide the reader/Brother/Sister with a call to action to take what they’ve learned and act. Well done! This will be one of my regular gifts to prospective initiates to the Masonic family.

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Learned nothing new at all.... Zero..

I'm not sure why this author published this book when 1000s before him already covered every single thing in it. You can just youtube occultism and learn evrything mentioned within 20min. Then freemason stuff was what most already know. Eveyone knows who albert pike was. Eveyone knows who thoth Enoch were. Eveyone knows who crowley and blavatsky is.. The funny thing is he uses empty filler that he doesn't expend on through the book like saying this or that angel got transformed into having 36 wings and 400 eyes but doesn't explain what that even means.. The author is clearly just milking and targeting audience by using the freemason word in its title.. Author is more of a salesman's than an author is what I learned from this book.

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