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Upstate New York Gnostic Center

The Upstate New York Gnostic Center

The Upstate New York Gnostic Center is a school that specializes in teaching universal Gnosticism, which includes meditation, esoteric yoga, consciousness, psychology, self-transformation, esoteric anatomy, the Hebraic Kabbalah, alchemy, sacred sexuality or tantra, Kundalini, clairvoyance, psychic powers, dream yoga, astral projection, spiritual initiation, tarot, runes, astrology, Buddhism, and other spiritual subjects.

Our approach to spirituality is comprehensive and includes teachings from both Eastern and Western traditions, rather than focusing on just one specific religion. We seek to help individuals transform their consciousness and achieve a reunion with divinity while also working towards the alleviation of suffering for all beings. Through our lectures and practical exercises, students learn to identify, understand, and intuitively recognize the universal thread connecting all religions, which is the experiential wisdom of an awakened consciousness.

What is an
Esoteric School?

An esoteric school is a place of learning that teaches specialised knowledge and experiences that are hidden or not commonly known by society.

This type of school caters to those who have a sincere interest in learning about the mysteries of life and seeks to initiate them into the practical realisation of this knowledge. An esoteric school not only teaches the traditions and lineage of knowledge passed down by spiritual masters, but also provides the practical methods for achieving spiritual realisation and revelation.

It is through a deep understanding of this inherited knowledge that an esoteric school maintains itself and adapts to better serve humanity. At the heart of an esoteric school is a love for the light and for humanity, as it is through the light that we can better serve and help others.

The ultimate goal of a true esoteric school is to provide a clear path back to the divine origin of humanity.
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Kuan Yin, Divine Eternal Feminine

Objective of a Gnostic Esoteric School

A Gnostic Esoteric Schools aims at achieving self-realisation and the awakening of consciousness. These schools offer immersive experiences in spiritual practices like meditation, self-observation, and internal transformation.

The comprehensive curriculum spans numerous themes, including meditation techniques, esoteric psychology, understanding karma and reincarnation, mastering astral projection, exploring alchemy, studying Kabbalah, and delving into the interpretations of various religious and philosophical doctrines.

While Gnostic Esoteric Schools blend elements from diverse spiritual traditions, their unique emphasis lies in fostering direct personal experience. The central tenet of these teachings is the path of self-realisation. This approach ensures a practical and experiential understanding of spirituality, making these schools a preferred choice for many on their journey towards spiritual enlightenment.

FAQ

A Gnostic Esoteric School, based on the teachings of Samael Aun Weor, is an institution that provides teachings on Gnosis, a spiritual tradition aiming for self-realisation and enlightenment. These schools offer practices such as meditation, self-observation, and inner transformation.

The teachings cover a wide array of topics, including meditation, esoteric psychology, karma and reincarnation, astral projection, alchemy, Kabbalah, and many more.

View the complete list of topics that we are studied.

The teachings cover a wide array of topics, including meditation, esoteric psychology, karma and reincarnation, astral projection, alchemy, Kabbalah, and many more.

View the complete list of topics that we are studied.

Generally, there are no specific prerequisites other than an open mind and a sincere desire for self-improvement and spiritual growth.

Gnostic Esoteric Schools incorporate elements from various spiritual traditions, but the emphasis is on direct personal experience and the elimination of the ego for self-realisation.

Core principles include the pursuit of self-knowledge, the elimination of the ego, the practice of altruism, and the direct experience of spiritual truths.

Meditation is a key practice in Gnostic Esoteric Schools, used for self-discovery, self-observation, and the exploration of higher states of consciousness and connecting with one's interior divinity.

Real Gnosis is the experiential knowledge of the Soul, which is beyond theory, dogma or belief

-Samael Aun Weor

I looked in churches, mosques and temples, but I found the Divine within my heart.

- Rumi

Gnosis lives in facts, withers away in abstractions, and is difficult to find even in the noblest of thoughts.

-Samael Aun Weor

God is to be found not in religion, not in systems but in discovering truth in every little thing. Truth is not far away but very near.

- Krishnamurti

Knowing oneself is having achieved identification with one’s own Divine Being.

- Samael Aun Weor

Consciousness has the potential to increase to an infinite degree.

– The 14th Dalai Lama

Let it be understood that Self-Realisation is the harmonious development of the entire infinite of human possibilities.

- Samael Aun Weor