Rosicrucian monographs

The Rosicrucian Monographs or Home Study Lessons (as they are sometimes called by AMORC) were written in the beginning of the 20th century (before 1930s) by Harvey Spencer Lewis, founder of AMORC.

Introduction

The monographs explain the Rosicrucian teachings as they were perceived by H. Spencer Lewis. Later others edited and updated the monographs.

The monographs are printed as small booklets but they are not available to the general public. Only members of certain Rosicrucian orders may have access to these documents. Their content is generally considered confidential.

Although at first the monographs were exclusive to AMORC, today they are also available by other Rosicrucian orders which began as "forks" from AMORC.

For example, the Confraternity of the Rose Cross (CR+C) says that it offers the old Lewis' monographs, without the newer modifications and updates by AMORC. The CR+C monographs include footnotes written by Gary L. Stewart.

The monographs of AMORC have been updated with new discoveries, clarified to be better understood by today's people and modernised.

A description of the Rosicrucian Monographs available by AMORC is included in the AMORC's Mastery of Life document.

Organisations using the Lewis monographs

Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis
Confraternity of the Rose Cross (fork from AMORC)
Ancient Rosae Crucis (fork from AMORC)

AMORC's Rosicrucian Monographs

Below is a brief description of what a neophyte will learn during his or her first five years of affiliation with AMORC.

These teachings are part of the Rosicrucian Monographs.

These are not the only subjects covered by the Rosicrucian system. The list contained here, which should be perceived as unofficial, is adapted from the Rosicrucian Home Study Lessons section of the Web version of the Mastery of Life published by the English Grand Lodge for the Americas.

You are advised to read the official and complete list at AMORC's website: Direct link to Rosicrucian Home Study Lessons section of the Mastery of Life

The teachings are divided in the Neophyte Section and the Temple Section.

Neophyte Section

Introductory Lessons

Mystical Sounds
Spiritual Alchemy
Time and Space
Human and Cosmic Consciousness
Meditation

First Atrium

Composition and Structure of Matter
Power of Thought and Concentration
Visualization
Telepathy
Mental Projection

Second Atrium

Vital Life Force
Nutrition
Breathing
Perception of the Aura
Psychic Vision (compare with: Clairvoyance)

Third Atrium

Temple Section

First Temple Degree

Structure of Matter
Electricity, Magnetism, Electromagnetism and their Rosicrucian definition
Subatomic Particles
Elements
Material Alchemy

Second Temple Degree

Cosmic Consciousness
Our Subjective Consciousness
Imagination
Autosuggestion
Psychology and Mysticism

Third Temple Degree

Cosmic Purpose of Life
Vital Life Force
Cellular Life
Living and Non-Living Matter
Incarnation of the Soul

Fourth Temple Degree

Noumena and Phenomena
Natural Symbols
Artificial Symbols
Mystical Symbols
Sacred Architecture

Fifth Temple Degree

Sixth Temple Degree

Composition of Blood
Cell Consciousness and Cellular Health
Autonomic Nervous System
Rosicrucian Therapy
Self-healing

Seventh Temple Degree

The Psychic Body (compare with: Subtle body and Astral body)
The Psychic Centres (compare with: Chakra)
Nature and Symbolism of Dreams
Psychic Projection (experiments) (compare with: Astral projection, out of body experience)
Perception of the Aura (experiments) (compare with: Clairvoyance)

Eighth Temple Degree

The Existence and Nature of God
Mastery of Karma
Reincarnation of the Soul
How to Remember your Past Incarnations (experiments) (See Reincarnation)
Prayer

Ninth Temple Degree

Macrocosm and Microcosm
The Four Principles: Earth, Water, Air, Fire
Symbolism of the Cross, Triangle, Square, Circle, Rose-Cross
Mental Alchemy
Experiments on Telepathy, Telekinesis, Vibroturgy, Radiesthesia, Invisibility, Attunement with the Cosmic Consciousness