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There is an ancient maxim, known in many spiritual traditions,
that simply states,

“When the student is ready,
the Teacher will appear…”

And here you are. Welcome.

It’s not by chance that you’ve arrived here. In fact, you will most probably feel as if you have been searching your whole life. You may have had a mystical experience when you were very young, or a conversation that touched your heart, or an encounter that ignited a flame inside you. You knew it was meaningful, and you stepped onto an earnest seeker’s path.

We know, this kind of quest isn’t without its challenges. It’s how Life itself strengthens and grows us…preparing us for this moment. A moment where your journey has led you to the steps of a Temple of Ageless Wisdom.

Welcome to this Temple. We are the Builders of the Adytum. What is an Adytum? The Latin word comes from the Greek, ‘Aduton’, simply meaning place. In our teachings it is known as the ‘Innermost Place of the Most High’ within the Temple. Through study, meditation and group work, we come to understand that this Temple is also within us. What we build, according to Divine Blueprint, is ourselves.

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About BOTA

Learn more about what BOTA is and can add to your life.

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Membership

Would you like to join us on this journey?

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Curriculum

A path of life-long learning, here is where you’ll find the lessons.

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Resources

Find all the resources you might need to assist you.

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Regular Events

WELLINGTON

Vibratory Attunement

Every Sunday starting at 10.30am
A devotional healing service patterned on the Qabalah.

Tarot Classwork

Every second and fourth Tuesday starting at 7.30pm
Recorded lectures by Ann Davies.

Tree of Life Meditations

Last Tuesday of each month starting at 7.30pm
Guided meditations on the Qabalistic Tree of Life.

Pronaos

First Tuesday of each month starting at 7.30pm
For initiated members.

DUNEDIN

Dunedin Meetings

Dunedin Community House, 43 Princes Street, Central Dunedin

In-person Open Forum – the third Sunday of every month, 10.30am

Guided discussion on the Tarot Keys and Tree of Life

AUCKLAND

Auckland Meetings

Unitarian Church, 1A Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn

Meetup Group listing: https://bit.ly/4u2oGtg

In-person Open Forum – the first Wednesday of every month, 7pm

Online Open Forum – the third Wednesday of every month, 7pm

Guided discussion on the Tarot Keys and Tree of Life

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