I forgave him, then he got expelled

2/5/2011
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http://templeptah.org/EOGD-Public-Announcement.html

This is of interest to me... because of something personal.

In 2006, I joined the Essoteric Order of the Golden Dawn.  I left in about a year's time.

I held some anger and frustration towards the leader (Robert Zink) for some time.  For many years I'd dwell on how I disliked his words, actions, etc.

But now, living in a new place - introduced to Radical Forgiveness... I realized I was holding on to some real deep seated issues.

I let go of my judgement and anger of Robert and forgave him and myself.

Then, I got an email - the next day (today) saying he had been expelled from EOGD.

How weird is that?

Preparing for Initiation in the Golden Dawn

1/21/2006
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Today is the day I will become a member of the EOGD (Essoteric Order of the Golden Dawn.)

The Golden Dawn was a group that existed in the 1800's that performed a variety of esoteric rites and had a system for connecting to higher sources.

The Golden Dawn is based on a framework of Kabbalah, and it's initiatory structure follows the Sepherot of the Tree of Life.

I came across this modern group through a flyer in a book I bought at a Border's Bookstore in Rancho Cucamonga (at Victoria Gardens.)

I bought the book with some gift cards I got for Christmas (from some co-workers.)  That simple gift card, cuased me to buy a book, which caused me to find a flyer... which caused me to call the number and see the website: http://www.esotericgoldendawn.com/ email some people and ultimately decide to join the Essoteric Order of the Golden Dawn.

What drew me to the Golden Dawn was the God based belief system.  That's something not in Buddhism.  I dont feel I'm leaving Buddhism, but rather adding a God Based belief to it.

I'll post more, once I have passed the initiation tonight.  I'm nervous.  But there's no going back.