Through the three degrees of the Blue lodge the candidate has been exposed to Masonic teachings and symbols, taken upon himself solemn obligations, laid to rest his former profane self and set upon a new, more spiritual life. A Personal Transformation through Masonic Ritual. A paper by W.Bro. Ronald J. Watkins PM, Wayfarers Lodge #50, Grand Lodge of Arizona.

The Art of Memory in Freemasonry. Why is memory so important to Freemasons? An interpretive aspect of the art of memory. In this brief paper, the author sketches out three interrelated areas in which memory may - whether consciously or inadvertently - be of significance to Freemasons. A short essay by W.Bro. J. Scott Kenney, Burns Lodge No.10, Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, Canada.

The history of the evolution of our Craft supports my argument that many of the Biblical passages in the ritual actually dates from the time around the Enlightenment period to suggest in a subtle way the need to intellectually break free from the stranglehold the Church has on the mind of the time, thus freeing the minds and brought about the flourishing of science and technology that we see today. A paper by W.Bro. Ronald Paul Ng, Lodge of St. George No. 1152, United Grand Lodge of England.

The most outstanding and manifest features of King Solomon's Temple are the two stalwart pillars of Boaz and Jachin. As our lodges are a representation of King Solomon's Temple, what is the meaning of the two pillars? A paper by W Bro William M Larson 33, Portland Lodge #55, Grand Lodge of Oregon.

No Atheist May Be Made a Freemason. This paper illustrates exactly why Freemasonry does not allow atheists to join the Fraternity. There is a universal Masonic requirement of belief in Deity, which is followed by all regular Grand Lodges of the world. A paper by Bro. Joshua L. Rubin, 32, winner of the Pythagoras Lodge of Research Award for Excellence in Masonic Research.

The hidden meaning of this Masonic symbol. The figure representing this symbol contained not only a point within a circle, but also two straight vertical lines touching the sides of the circle. It was explained during the ensuing lecture that these lines represented the two Holy Saints John, namely John the Baptist, and John the Evangelist. This struck me as peculiar to say the least, and I have been trying to figure out this peculiarity ever since..... A paper by Bro William Steve Burkle KT, 32

This essay attempts to project the symbolism of Freemasonry through the vivid imagery of the Upanishads. This paper was awarded the second prize in the annual essay competition conducted by the Grand Lodge of India.

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Hail! Eternal! by whose aid
All created things were made; 
Heaven and earth Thy vast design; 
Hear us, Architect Divine!

May our work begun in Thee, 
Ever blest with order be; 
And may we when labours cease, 
Part in harmony and peace.

By Thy Glorious Majesty-  
By the trust we place in Thee-
By the badge and mystic sign-
Hear us! Architect Divine!

So mote it be

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Are Freemasonry and Islam compatible? A paper by W.Bro. Shaikh Hatim Fidahussein Nakhoda PM, Research Lodge St. Michael No. 2933, Singapore, District Grand Lodge of the Eastern Archipelego, UGLE.
....Islam has been much in the limelight these days. I have been diligent in attending to my duties as both, a Mason and a Muslim and have come to realise that Islam and Masonry are indeed compatible. Freemasonry may even be considered complementary to Islam as its principles only go to reinforce a Muslim brother’s own faith; contrary to the misconceptions widely held among my Muslim brethren from various sects. The distrust perhaps arises from the fact that masonic symbols are derived from segments of the Old Testament such as the Temple of King Solomon, which gives the uninstructed world the erroneous impression that masons are Zionists...

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This paper supports that esotericism is a legitimate element of the Freemasonry and exists by design, and that Freemasonry is the inheritor of a great wealth of secret knowledge which has been encoded in our rituals, symbols, and traditions. It argues that many Blue Lodges are not equipped to Mentor the new Mason who expresses esoteric interests in the Craft. This paper also presents a description of what constitutes Esoteric Masonic practice, identifies reading materials (a topical list) for esoteric study, and provides a suggested curriculum (linked to the topical reading lists)which provides the new Esoteric Mason with a thorough course of study.