Thelemic Discipline

written by David Bersson

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law

The O.T.O. Lodge is a social organization rooted in the simplicity of the Plane of Disks.

The O.T.O. Lodge is below the Abyss and therefore has its own seed of destruction.

The O.T.O. Lodge is an interaction of a Hierarchy. Discipline is therefore of a form completely unique and natural. Discipline is therefore easier as a consequence of its natural law. Discipline is balanced by Fraternity even as Hadit Unto Nuit.. Θελημα means Will.

The O.T.O. Lodge has nothing to do with Fascination, Hypnotism, or suggestion. An order is expressed and is expected to be carried out regardless of the member's ego.

There is no growth in fascination since to enchant one by the lower siddha is to lose sight of one's own Will.

There is no growth in hypnotism for to sleep is not to exercise Will.

There is no growth in suggestion since to hint is to lose spontaneous natural unfolding.

There is great beauty in Thelemic Discipline. Each individual case is an experience within itself. Verily, a microcosm of experience unfolding. Each individual is a universe unfolding within itself. And each case, not being dogmatic, is based on the Natural Growth of the Child. The smallest error in the Aspirant's magical Sheath of Self will be exposed by his or her word & deed. If the Aspirant has not been able to discipline himself or herself properly the colour of his or her garment is revealed unto the Superior.

The Brother or Sister's reaction to the problem revealed will determine the space which shall be eventually adjusted. This can be Ordeal. If thou dost not like what is seen, change thyself. Even as it is written in our Holiest of Books, Liber AL, Ch. I, verse 38; "He must teach; but he may make severe the ordeals." Liber AL, Ch. II, verse 59; "Beware therefore! Love all, lest perchance is a King concealed! Say you so? Fool! If he be a King, thou canst not hurt him."

It is written: Liber AL, Ch. I, verse 8; "The Khabs is in the Khu, not the Khu in the Khabs."

The Magical Garment of the Khabs: the Khu is revealed unto the Brother or Sister completely to herself of himself by his deeds being the expression of his or her latent Will: "there is no certain test: but a beggar cannot hide his poverty."

Love is the law, love under will.

(This essay was written many years ago and given to my Superior, Marcelo Motta for inspection. I was given instructions at that time to wait and publish it openly only after his death. I am proud to state that I was a pioneer with developing Thelemic Discipline in the Hierarchy, in both the A.·. A.·. and O.T.O.. Read this essay carefully for it was a seed that grew into the perfection of the flower of the motion forth of the Hierarchy. Those who have misunderstood Marcelo Motta, Society O.T.O. and myself should keep in mind that this essay will dissolve their confusion of our life long Great Work. Fortify the fit, eliminate the unfit.)