Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.) is an initiatory organization associated with the philosophy and practice of Thelema.
The Order works with ceremonial, symbolic and initiatory traditions through which members explore the principles of Thelema and their application to life.
O.T.O. has a historical connection with Aleister Crowley, whose writings helped shape the development of the Order and the Thelemic tradition.
The central principle of Thelema is expressed in the words:
“Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.”
This principle points towards the discovery and fulfilment of True Will. It encourages self-knowledge, individual responsibility and the pursuit of one's authentic purpose.
O.T.O. brings together people who wish to explore these principles through its initiatory system, ceremonies, study and fraternal activities.
Gethsemane Camp is a local body of O.T.O. in Belgium. We invite interested individuals to contact us if they would like to learn more about the Order, its traditions and our activities.
Certain ceremonies and teachings are reserved for eligible members. Public enquiries and introductory conversations, however, provide an opportunity to learn about the Order and discover whether its approach is of interest to you.
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"The general shape remains that of the lamen of the O.T.O., a vesica piscis.
Above sits the hieroglyph of the sun which at the same time represents the Trinity of Liber Al Vel Legis. It is also a masculine symbol, in symbiosis with the moon below. The two together form a symbol of Khonsu.
The olive tree is of course associated with the garden of Gethsemane. The olives are the Saints, from which all the oil is pressed in order to be collected in the Grail.
On either side of the tree are Sekmet and Ra, feminine and masculine deities associated with fire, which burns in front of them.
Below them is the checkerboard, a familiar symbol to those attending the Gnostic Mass.
At the bottom sits the Grail, the cup of Babalon.
White and black represent the two pillars. The golden yellow, Tiphareth and the red are both Muladhara and another concept about which it is wiser to remain silent.
The whole allows us to represent the aspirations of our Camp."
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