Initiation

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Coming from the Latin, initiation implies a beginning. The related term, initiate, means to begin or start a particular action, event, circumstance, or happening. But it is also an ending as existence on one level drops away in an ascension to the next.

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An initiation is also a ceremony by which a person is introduced into a society, or other organized body, especially the rite of admission into a secret society or order.

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Normally an initiation rite would imply a shepherding process where those who are at a higher level guide the initiate through a process of greater exposure of knowledge. This may include the revelation of secrets, usually reserved for those at the higher level of understanding.

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Initiation is a key component of Sant Mat and similar religious gnosis traditions. It denotes acceptance by the Guru and also implies that the Chela (student or disciple) agrees to the requirements (such as living an ethical lifestyle, meditating, etc.)

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Latin: Latin is an Indo-European language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. It gained great importance as the formal language of the Roman Empire. All Romance languages are descended from Latin, and many words based on Latin are found in other modern languages such as English. The ...

Action: Action can be used in different contexts:...

Event: An event is something that takes place; an occurrence and arbitrary point in time. A significant occurrence or happening. A social gathering or activity....

Initiation related Images and Photos (experimental)

The Initiation Ceremony of a New Medicine Man of the Chippewa People

Initiation Ceremony in a Viennese Masonic Lodge During the Reign of Joseph II