B.O.T.A. (Builders of the Adytum), which is registered as a non-profit tax-exempt religious organisation, is a worldwide mystery school based in Los Angeles. B.O.T.A. members receive lessons covering subjects such as self-awareness, esoteric psychology, Tarot, Qabalah, Astrology, and meditation techniques. A non-profit organization (often called non-profit org or simply non-profit or not-for-profit) can be seen as an organization that doesnt have a goal to make a profit. ... A tax exemption is an exemption to the tax law of a state or nation in which part of the taxes that would normally be collected from an individual or an organization are instead forgone. ... Religious is a term with both a technical definition and folk use. ... Nickname: City of Angels Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: State California County Los Angeles County  - Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Area    - City  498. ... This article is about the structure, card imagery, and history of tarot decks, which today are often used for spiritual, esoteric, psychological, occult and/or divinatory purposes. ... Kabbalah (Hebrew: ‎, Tiberian: , Qabbālāh, Israeli: Kabala) literally means receiving, in the sense of a received tradition, and is sometimes transliterated as Cabala, Kabbala, Qabalah, or other permutations. ... It has been suggested that astrologer be merged into this article or section. ... A large statue in Bangalore depicting Shiva meditating Meditation describes a state of concentrated attention on some object of thought or awareness. ...

These symbolic systems are explained as representing parts of the Self, a more reasoned use than traditional throwing of the Tarot cards to "predict" the future.

B.O.T.A. was founded by Dr. Paul Foster Case, a freemason, and was extended by Dr. Ann Davies. Paul Foster Case (October 3, 1884 – March 2, 1954) was an American occultist. ... American Square & Compasses Freemasonry is a worldwide fraternal organization. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

What is an Adytum and why build one?

“Adytum” is Greek for “Inner Shrine” or “Holy of Holies” and “Builders” refer to the emulation of the Carpenter from Nazareth, Jesus, who many believe was adept in the mysteries of building a living temple without hands (see Mark 14:58). However, B.O.T.A. is not a strictly Christian organization, nor is it Jewish. B.O.T.A. accepts the Qabalah as the mystical root of both ancient Judaism and the original Christianity, but people of all faiths are warmly accepted if they are mystically inclined. Adytum is a Latinized form of aduton(Gr. ... It has been suggested that Kadosh Kadoshim be merged into this article or section. ...

The means whereby higher consciousness, illumination, enlightenment, may be gained include both theory and practice. These teachings and practical secrets constitute what is known as Ageless Wisdom. It is called “Ageless” because it is not susceptible to the mutations of time. Ageless Wisdom is not primarily a product of man’s thinking. It is “written by God upon the face of nature,” and is always there for men and women of all epochs to read, if they can.

Regional organizations

B.O.T.A. has Study Groups and Pronaos healing ritual work in many cities throughout the world.

1. NORTHEAST AREA
2. MIDWEST / SOUTHEAST
3. SOUTHWEST / ROCKY MT.
4. NORTHWEST AREA
5. SOUTHERN CALIF. / ARIZONA / NEVADA
6. SOUTH AMERICA & MEXICO
7. AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND B.O.T.A. BRANCH
8. B.O.T.A. IN EUROPE

Study Groups

These groups are open to all and afford an opportunity to interact with those who share a common spiritual teaching and practice. The purposes for the Study Groups include (1) developing fraternal Love and Harmony, (2) developing higher consciousness, (3) incorporating the principles of Ageless Wisdom in everyday life, (4) learning to enjoy together the operation of the One Will, and (5) providing an open door to the Mysteries to all who genuinely seek them.

Group Ritual

Open only to members, Group Ritual Work has long been known in the Mystery Schools as a dynamic means of invoking such responses. In B.O.T.A. this ritualistic work occurs in Pronaos and uses the dramatic image-in-motion method to aid aspirants in creating effective symbology.

See also

• Western mystery tradition
• Kabbalah
• Tarot
• Mysticism
• Esotericism
• List of spirituality-related topics

The term Western mystery tradition (also Western Esoteric tradition) refers to the collection of the mystical esoteric knowledge of the Western world. ... Kabbalah (Hebrew: ‎, Tiberian: , Qabbālāh, Israeli: Kabala) literally means receiving, in the sense of a received tradition, and is sometimes transliterated as Cabala, Kabbala, Qabalah, or other permutations. ... This article is about the structure, card imagery, and history of tarot decks, which today are often used for spiritual, esoteric, psychological, occult and/or divinatory purposes. ... Mysticism from the Greek μυστικός (mystikos) an initiate (of the Eleusinian Mysteries, μυστήρια (mysteria) meaning initiation[1]) is the pursuit of achieving communion or identity with, or conscious awareness of, ultimate reality, the divine, spiritual truth, or God through direct experience, intuition, or insight; and the belief that such experience is an... Esotericism is knowledge suitable only for an inner circle of the initiated, advanced or privileged. ... This is a list of topics that may be of interest to a person who is researching subjects related to spirituality, esotericism, mysticism, or parapsychology. ...

External links

• Official Web Site