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Toggle navigation US Grand Lodge Ordo Templi Orientis Home News Events Podcast Channel Blog Locations Thelema Aleister Crowley Theology Calendar Customs A∴A∴ O.T.O. Membership Initiation Dues & Fees EGC History USGL Websites Mission & Planning Agapé Library Donations Orders of the Lion and Eagle Contacts Home Mysteria Mystica Maxima Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. The letters O.T.O. stand for Ordo Templi Orientis , the Order of Oriental Templars, or Order of the Temple of the East. O.T.O. is dedicated to the high purpose of securing the Liberty of the Individual and his or her advancement in Light, Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, and Power through Beauty, Courage, and Wit, on the Foundation of Universal Brotherhood. Ordo Templi Orientis is the first of the great Old Æon orders to accept The Book of the Law , received by Aleister Crowley in 1904 EV . This book proclaims a New Æon in human thought, culture and religion. The Æon arises from a single supreme injunction: the Law of Thelema , which is Do what thou wilt . U.S. Grand Lodge is the governing body of O.T.O. in the United States. It is the most populous and active branch of O.T.O., with many local bodies spread throughout the country. Ordo Templi Orientis has two constituent rites, Mysteria Mystica Maxima and Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica . Mysteria Mystica Maxima (M∴M∴M∴) is the initiatory arm of O.T.O. Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica (E.G.C.), the Gnostic Catholic Church, is the ecclesiastical arm of O.T.O. It confers sacraments including the eucharist of the Gnostic Mass , baptism, confirmation, and ordination. Many O.T.O. events are open to the public. Those who wish to learn more about O.T.O. are encouraged to attend our public events. Attendance at a celebration of the Gnostic Mass is a particularly good choice for newcomers, as it provides an excellent introduction to our symbolism and philosophy. Contact a local body near you for more information. If you are interested in becoming a member of Ordo Templi Orientis, see the Membership page for more information. Our FAQ (PDF) answers many common questions about O.T.O. and Thelema. If you need further assistance, please write to the webmaster at webmaster@oto-usa.org . Love is the law, love under will. Permanent link to this article: https://oto-usa.org/ Upcoming events Loading... News USGL annual report for fiscal year 2022 published 11/10/2023 NOTOCON Hotel Registration Closing 7/20/2023 Summer 2023 issue of Agapé available 6/7/2023 Archives Select Month November 2023 July 2023 June 2023 April 2023 January 2023 October 2022 August 2022 July 2022 April 2022 January 2022 September 2021 August 2021 April 2021 January 2021 November 2020 October 2020 July 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 December 2019 September 2019 August 2019 April 2019 March 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 August 2018 July 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 September 2016 July 2016 February 2016 December 2015 August 2015 July 2015 January 2015 October 2014 August 2014 June 2014 May 2014 March 2014 January 2014 November 2013 August 2013 June 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 June 2012 March 2012 November 2011 August 2011 June 2011 May 2011 February 2011 © 1996-2023 Ordo Templi Orientis USA Made with by Graphene Themes...