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Pupilship |
What does
it mean in practice to be a pupil-Rosicrucian? Transfiguristic teachings are not meant to be considered only in a philosophical way - they are meant to be 'lived'. This 'living' of the teachings is the central aim of pupilship of the Spiritual School. For those who do not feel ready to practise pupilship in this sense, but who still want to maintain a connection with the School, membership is possible. For both forms of affiliation a fixed monthly contribution is asked. |
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Orientation |
Before deciding
to join, interested people are given as much time and as many opportunities
as they would like to find out more about the School without any obligation.
After joining, individuals are free to break their connection with
the School at any time should they wish to do so. Personal freedom
is seen as the only right basis for following the spiritual path. |
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Temples, Conference- |
In many countries
the Lectorium Rosicrucianum has temples and conference centres, where
the pupils meet regularly for temple services and other meetings during
which they study the transfiguristic philosophy and reflect on how
they can integrate it into their lives. Also about 160 centres exist
in cities around the world. These serve the same purpose and are also
used for giving lectures and courses for interested people. Around
12,000 pupils are active worldwide. In addition, the Lectorium Rosicrucianum
has around 3,000 members who are making use of opportunities to find
out more about the School. |
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Life
Reforms |
Pupils are
expected to adopt certain basic life reforms, such as vegetarianism
and the abstention from tobacco, alcohol and drugs. A high standard
of morality is also expected. In external activities as well as in
their inner development, men and women play an equal part. Pupils
are of all ages, and the number of young people taking an active part
in the work of the Lectorium Rosicrucianum is particularly striking. |
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Youthwork |
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Much attention is devoted to the education of the young. There is a thriving youth section with its own international centre, 'Noverosa', in the Netherlands. Youth members (aged from 6 to 18) are acquainted with the basic concepts of gnostic doctrine with the aid of fairytales and stories. As they grow older, the concepts are also explained rationally. The Lectorium Rosicrucianum also has three special primary schools in the Netherlands: the 'Jan van Rijckenborgh Schools'. |