Rosicrucian Fellowship

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Rosicrucian Fellowship

Formation	1909
Founder	Max Heindel
Type	Esoteric Christianity
Headquarters	Oceanside, California

The Rosicrucian Fellowship is an international association of Christian mystics founded in 1909 by Max Heindel. The organization is dedicated to the study and dissemination of esoteric Christianity and Western esotericism. The Fellowship's teachings are based on the Rosicrucian philosophy, which emphasizes the development of the inner self and the pursuit of spiritual knowledge.

History

The Rosicrucian Fellowship was established by Max Heindel, a Danish-American mystic and author, who claimed to have received spiritual teachings from the Elder Brothers of the Rose Cross. Heindel's seminal work, The Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception, published in 1909, serves as the foundation for the Fellowship's teachings. The headquarters of the Fellowship, known as Mount Ecclesia, is located in Oceanside, California.

Teachings

The teachings of the Rosicrucian Fellowship are rooted in esoteric Christianity and incorporate elements of astrology, alchemy, and mysticism. The Fellowship emphasizes the importance of spiritual evolution and the development of clairvoyance and other spiritual faculties. Key concepts include the Law of Cause and Effect, reincarnation, and the sevenfold constitution of man.

The Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception

The Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception is the primary text of the Rosicrucian Fellowship, outlining the spiritual cosmology and philosophy of the organization. It covers topics such as the evolution of humanity, the spiritual worlds, and the path of initiation.

Practices

Members of the Rosicrucian Fellowship engage in various spiritual practices, including meditation, prayer, and astrological studies. The Fellowship also promotes a vegetarian diet and healthy living as part of its holistic approach to spiritual development.

Organization

The Rosicrucian Fellowship operates as a non-profit organization with its headquarters at Mount Ecclesia in Oceanside, California. The Fellowship offers correspondence courses, publishes literature, and holds regular meetings and conferences for its members.

See also

• Rosicrucianism
• Esoteric Christianity
• Max Heindel
• The Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception
• Mount Ecclesia