The Golden Dawn Temple vs Self Initiation

A compare and contrast of joining a Golden Dawn Temple (Order) or utilizing Self Initiation, via means of published materials both past and present.

Many new Magicians and Adepts seek the ultimate goal, to understand and transcend through the many paths of the Tree of Life. For some, finding the right way may be burdensome. There are many Golden Dawn temples and orders that can be found on the web, but there are also many that can't.

After reading many of online arguments, both publicly posted on order's web sites, and on forums, it makes one wonder why the trouble of a temple when I have all of the materials at hand....?

While Self Initiation is beneficial in many areas, Temple and Order Initiation is profound. It is my goal to outline below the Pros and Cons of Temple Initiation and Self Initiation. One should note that our site offers a comprehensive online Temple (Order) registry, with additional links for the Magician or Initiation whom wishes to seek out the order of temple that may be right for them. To view our temple registry, click here.