Tag: Buddhism

What Is Evil?

Posted on 22 Nov 2021 by Kristine Wilson-Slack

What is evil? Evil is division, and Good is unification. This is not at the base physical level but at the level of humanity where the human form is irrelevant – the higher concept that we are a part of a natural world, far more vast than we know. When we divide ourselves from this, we create chaos, ignorance, suffering, and separateness. Freemasonry delves into this moral dilemma, not only in symbol and allegory but also in ritual.

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Masonic Ritual: The Foundation [Part II]

Posted on 5 Sep 2019 by universalfreemasonry

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This is the first installment in a series exploring the effects of Masonic ritual. Here the author explores the nature of ritual, particularly in relation to Freemasonry.

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Is Freemasonry Free from Religious Bias?

Posted on 5 Oct 2018 by jonathandinsmore

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If you investigate freemasonry and religion, among the first things you will find are various iterations of the following message: Freemasonry is not a religion, and is not intended to be a replacement for religion. Within the ranks of the brotherhood are many people… Continue Reading “Is Freemasonry Free from Religious Bias?”

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Eastern Sages, Western Secrets: What Has Vedanta to Do with Freemasonry?

Posted on 23 Aug 2018 by jonathandinsmore

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Like unto that of a man blindfolded and carried away by robbers from his own country is a man’s condition. The folds of cloth over his eyes being removed by a friend, he recovers the use of his eyes and slowly finds his way home,… Continue Reading “Eastern Sages, Western Secrets: What Has Vedanta to Do with Freemasonry?”

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The Mason’s Sword: Emblem of the Mind

Posted on 9 Dec 2017 by Pamela McDown

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“Never give a sword to a man who can’t dance.” I’ve heard this proverb many times over the years. Nobody seems to know who wrote it or what it actually means. Most contrast the joy and beauty of dancing to the brutality and violence… Continue Reading “The Mason’s Sword: Emblem of the Mind”

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