The South African Sophian Gnostic Circle is an affiliate of
Ecclesia Pistos Sophia (Body of Faith Wisdom) under the guidance of
Tau Malachi, our lineage holder. Our group was formed to study the Sophian Gnostic Traditions, Scripture (both traditional and Gnostic), the Christian Kabbalah, Spiritual Living and Meditative Practices.
“Gnosis” is the Greek word for “knowledge.” To a Gnostic, gnosis connotes spiritual and intuitive knowledge acquired from within oneself and one's own mystical experience. It is a knowledge gained through a holistic intelligence of heart and soul, mind and body – a 'knowing directly.” Gnostic Christianity, therefore, represents a more “esoteric” and secret side of Christianity – an inner and mystical tradition, the teachings and practices represents enlightenment teachings of living wisdom in the West that have survived under the shadow of persecution for thousand of years.
This is the meaning of Gnosis and Gnosticism from the Sophian perspective – True Gnosis is a state of Supernal or Messianic Consciousness and Gnosticism is a Path to True Gnosis. In the Path there are many gradations of Gnosis along the way and Supernal or Messianic Consciousness is not an end but rather a new beginning. Though the Wisdom Teachings speak of True Gnosis as a state of full Self-realization or Enlightenment, it is not a fixed or static state, but is, in fact, a dynamic state of Ever-Becoming into the One-Without-End (Ain Sof). Thus, according to Sophian Teachings there is no “point of arrival” but the Goal is the Path itself. This is reflected by the life of Yeshua in the Gospels who continues to undergo a constant process of Initiation and Self-transformation. In Sophian Gnosticism it is this Ever-Becoming founded upon the realization of Bornless Being which is called “Eternal Life.”
The Gnostic path, as a whole, is intended for individuals who are spiritually mature and who are actually ready for the mystical journey to enlightenment.
Mary said to some people, “If you are seeking, it is the Holy Spirit that is seeking in you, and so be assured you will find. Recognizing this, you have found already, and what you have found is life.” - Gospel of St Mary
All seekers are welcome to our group.
