Theos-Talk Archives (August 1998 Message tt00132)

>>Daniel Caldwell replies to Jerry S (einfield?):
>>
>>It is not clear to me what would be the real difference between an
>>"exoteric" association and an "esoteric" one in this context.
>>
>
>The difference lies in what is usually called initiation. With exoteric
>organizations, initiations are outward symbolic rituals. With esoteric
>organizations, they are inward deep and profound experiences
>accompanied by meaning and insight. The idea that HPB was
>physically initiated in Tibet by Adepts mean little to me, for
>example. But her works indicate to me that she underwent inner
>esoteric intiations, and I find this to be much more meaningful.

Regardless of what the many opinions on this list may be - there still is
only ONE form of TRUE initiation - Death and Re-birth. There are seven
insights or epiphanies that many who undergo them think are initiations.
But they are still conceptual and thus inherently Mayavic.

For those looking for a true mystery school - give up and go live with an
Indian Shaman.

Disclaimer:
Nothing is Real - least of all this.

D. Graeme Porter
(this is cool right? not to use your first name)