Usually the secret name is not given to the neophyte directly, but only after the completion of some sort of initiation. The connection between the initiation and the application of a secret name seems to be considered very deep by most esoteric orders, and probably represents the mystery of rebirth (or birth - death - rebirth). ...

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Nomen mysticum, Nomen mysticum - Initiation, Nomen mysticum - Famous secret names, Nomen mysticum - Christian Rosenkreuz

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Hierogrammatists. The title given to those Egyptian priests who were entrusted with the writing and reading of the sacred and secret records. The "scribes of the secret records" literally. They were the instructors of the neophytes preparing for initiation.

(See also: Hierogrammatists, Theosophy, Spirituality, Body mind and Soul, Spiritual Dictionary, )

The Pact organizes itself along the somewhat "traditional" lines of a fraternal occult order, with initiations into progressive degrees denoting magickal skill and leadership within the group. It is notable that unlike other occult societies with a degree system, the Pact rewards progression in degree with hardly any privileges, but "punishes" it with added duties and responsibilities. Degrees: 4° Neophyte 3 ...

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Illuminates of Thanateros, Illuminates of Thanateros - History, Illuminates of Thanateros - Structure, Illuminates of Thanateros - Relation to the occult subculture

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Upanita (Sanskrit) [from upa near + ni to bring, lead]

One who is invested with the Brahmanical thread which, twisted or woven of fibers, is an emblem of the various threads of consciousness woven into a single unity clothing the neophyte and adept; the significance is extended to signify one who is brought or drawn to a spiritual teacher.

(See also: Upanita, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Body mind and Soul)

Taphos (Greek) A tomb; in ancient Greece, the mystical tomb or sarcophagus placed in the crypt of initiation, sometimes called the adytum, and in which the neophyte lay during the trance preceding illumination. It was called a tomb because the person for the time being is "dead" -- death and resurrection being involved in all ancient initiations.

(See also: Taphos, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Body mind and Soul)

OUTER CIRCLE, OUTER COURT:

1) composed of those in the beginning stages of the craft such as a Pagan Way group;

2) some Covens place their neophytes or beginners in an Outer Court group until they show sufficient promise to initiate into the Inner Circle.

(See also: OUTER CIRCLE, OUTER COURT, Witchcraft, Wicca, Paganism, Pagan Dictionary)

Prakrta-bhakta - an unrefined or undeveloped bhakta. This is a term which refers to the kanistha, or neophyte bhakta‚ who worships the Deity with faith but who renders no service to the Krsna’s bhaktas.

(See also: Prakrta-bhakta, Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

Hierogrammatists (from Greek hierogrammateus from hieros sacred + grammateus scribe)

Applied by Greek writers to the sacred scribes of ancient Egypt, who wrote and read the sacred records, and among whose functions was that of the instruction of initiants or neophytes preparing for initiation.

(See also: Hierogrammatists, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary)

Melanephoros or Melanophoros (Greek) Wearer of black; the third of the degrees which the neophyte under trial at Thebes (Egypt) entered, the first and second degrees being respectively Neokoros (temple guardian) and Pastophoros (shrine bearer) (IU 2:364).

(See also: Melanephoros, Melanophoros, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary)

Hierogrammatists (from Greek hierogrammateus from hieros sacred + grammateus scribe)

Applied by Greek writers to the sacred scribes of ancient Egypt, who wrote and read the sacred records, and among whose functions was that of the instruction of initiants or neophytes preparing for initiation.

(See also: Hierarchy of Compassion, Spiritual-psychological Hierarchy, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary)

Kistophoros (spelled by Blavatsky Kistophores) The fourth degree in the Egyptian Mysteries. The neophyte received this title when he had successfully passed the trial by judgment -- similar to that described in the double hall of truth in the Egyptian Book of the Dead. In this degree the mystery-name Iao was communicated to the candidate.

(See also: Kistophoros, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary)

Mystes (Ancient Greek). In antiquity, the name of the new Initiates; now that of Roman Cardinals, who having borrowed all their other rites and dogmas from Aryan, Egyptian and Hellenic "heathen", have helped themselves also to the musiz of the neophytes. They have to keep their eyes and mouth shut on their consecration and are, therefore, called Myste.

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The major concerns of the Council involved constricting the conduct of church members. The Council expressed its decrees in the form of written rules or canons. Among the 59 or 60 canons decreed, several aimed at: Limiting the privileges of neophytes, Limiting duties of lesser clergy, Limiting any dealings with anything heretical, Limiting Judaizing among Christians. This last one, canon 29, included no more resting on the Sabbath (Saturday), but restricted Christians to honoring t ...

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Council of Laodicea, Council of Laodicea - Historical context, Council of Laodicea - Major concerns, Council of Laodicea - Biblical Canon

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Blue Star is unsual for having a five-part rank system, as opposed to the three degree system of most initiatory Wiccan traditions. Dedication is the first rite of passage within the Blue Star tradition, and indicates a commitment to a Pagan spirituality generally and a loose commitment to the tradition specifically. Those who have been through this ceremony are referred to as "Dedicants". Neophyte marks an intermediary step between Dedication and Initiation, and indicates both a level of facility with Blue Star p ...

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Blue Star Wicca, Blue Star Wicca - Origins and history, Blue Star Wicca - Practices, Blue Star Wicca - Ranks and degrees, Blue Star Wicca - Relationship to other traditions, Blue Star Wicca - Notes and references

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Unusually for a major party, the Liberals announced Newman as their candidate for the 2004 election more than a year prior to the vote. This was seen as a bold move, but a necessary one to introduce the political neophyte to voters. Newman's first slogan was "I won't stand for it", generally used in relation to the gridlock problems that were claimed to be plaguing the city. Then-mayor Jim Soorley was dismissive of Newman's policies as he was from outside the C ...

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Campbell Newman, Campbell Newman - The 2004 Election, Campbell Newman - Newman's Campaign, Campbell Newman - Split Council, Campbell Newman - Policing

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It can be both a disparaging and friendly term, referring to a neophyte, someone who behaves as such, or someone who is seen as such. A newb is generally a positive term, while n00b usually has a negative connotation. For example the phrase "Travis is a n00b." is considered an insult. The word itself is probably a corruption of new boy; a new arrival in a school and who is, therefore, vulnerable to bullying of various kinds, such as hazing or fagging. It co ...

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Newbie, Newbie - Semantics, Newbie - Discouraging newbies, Newbie - Encouraging newbies, Newbie - Internet Relay Chat, Newbie - Newb vs. noob, Newbie - U.S. Navy usage, Newbie - Likely etymology of n00b, Newbie - Newbies in Internet culture, Newbie - Newbies in Internet gaming, Newbie - Noob talk, Newbie - Noob as a verb

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Chaya-bhakty-abhasa - a shadow-like semblance of bhakti. This refers to the activities of neophytes or ignorant people which resemble bhakti, but which do not have the actual characteristics of suddha-bhakti. Because these people engage in activities of bhakti only when associating with real bhaktas, this semblance of bhakti is connected with true bhakti, but it is transient in nature and is therefore compared to a shadow.

(See also: Chaya-bhakty-abhasa, Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

Sigalions [from Greek sigao to be silent]

Images of Harpocrates, the deity borrowed by the Greeks from one aspect of the Egyptian Horus, said to have been born with his finger on his lips and so represented in his statues. He thus becomes the emblem of both neophyte and initiate who seals in silence of both mind and voice what has been learned in the initiation crypts.

(See also: Sigalions, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary)

Khuddaka-patha (Pali) (from khuddaka little one + patha reading, text)

A Buddhist scripture given to neophytes upon joining the Samgha (the Buddhist brotherhood); first book in the Khuddaka-Nikaya -- a collection of short canonical Buddhist books. This brief text contains some of the most beautiful poems in Buddhist literature, and the reverential feelings evoked by reading it are unquestionably the principal reason for its use. It opens with a profession of faith in the Buddha, in the Doctrine, and in the Order.

See also GEMS, THREE PRECIOUS

(See also: Khuddaka-patha, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary)

Innocents In ancient Judea this name, and that of infants or little ones, was given to neophytes and initiates just born, meaning that they were newly become such. We find the same usage in the New Testament story of the murder of the Innocents by Herod: in its original it meant the murder of chelas or initiates, but has been adapted in the Christian scriptures to mean the slaughter of actual babies with a view to include the body of Jesus.

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Eucharist (from Greek eucharistia thanksgiving)

Adopted in the early centuries of the Christian era for the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, because of the thanksgiving offered over the sacred elements; also applied to the elements themselves. Thus the original meaning, a manifestation of the spirit or inner god in the soul of the neophyte or adept, became degraded into a mere ceremonial rite, itself based on the ceremony of the Bacchic participation of wine and bread -- wine signifying the spirit and bread the manifested body of the spirit in matter.

See also BREAD AND WINE

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