Each month, you'll receive a packet of weekly lessons, called monographs,
to read in the privacy of your own home. The lessons, about six to eight
pages each, introduce certain ideas and experiments in a straightforward
and simple manner. We ask that you devote about one and a half hours once
a week to study that week's lesson and perform any exercise or experiment
given. For the remainder of the week we encourage you to periodically think
about the important ideas contained in that lesson, and make repeated efforts
at accomplishing the exercises. We ask you for this simple commitment because
the lessons are not just a body of knowledge, but a way of life. If you
only read them and don't attempt the experiments or practice the techniques,
then you're only learning theory, just as you would be if you only read
a book on how to play the piano, but never practiced playing one.
It takes a special sort of dedication to quest for the knowledge of the
Universe. It's essential that you test the ideas and experiments, prove
their validity to yourself, and then incorporate them into your life. As
you do this, gradually mere theories will be replaced by real knowledge,
solid skills, increased confidence, peace of mind, and an ability to successfully
meet the experiences of life and to create the kind of life you want.
New students begin with a series of three introductory Degrees comprising an overview of the Rosconian course of study. This is followed by nine additional Degrees, each having its own particular emphasis. For instance, the Fifth Degree deals primarily with ancient philosophies, the Sixth with the health of the physical and psychic consciousness, the Seventh with the aura and the projection of the psychic body. The teachings are continuously updated to reflect our modern world, while keeping true to the traditions of the Order. Underlying this changing language and format is a code of natural law which forms the core of the Rosconian teachings and which remains constant over time.
The Rosconian system does not promise instant enlightenment. To complete
our basic program of lessons, from the introductory courses up through the
end of the Ninth Degree, takes approximately five years. Although in five
years you will have achieved a high level of mastery over self and your
environment, our teachings continue past the Ninth Degree for many years,
supplementing the basic lessons and continuing to stimulate further development.
The uniqueness of the Rosconian teachings doesn't come simply from the
body of knowledge it offers, but also from the way in which it is organized
and brought to life through practical exercises and experiments to produce
a genuine evolution in consciousness. Each Degree covers an important step
you need in order to benefit from the following Degree. Each exercise supports,
reinforces, and builds upon the preceding exercises and techniques, leading
to balanced, full development.
As a member, you have access to the Department of Instruction, whose
purpose is to answer your questions about the Rosconian studies. The Instructors,
who have many years of experience in the Rosconian teachings, review your
reports, provide helpful information, and direct you to the appropriate
section of your studies to find the answers you seek. Of course, the instructor
can only point the way; it's up to you to do the required work to achieve
self-mastery.
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