Gnosis is called the ‘Doctrine of Synthesis,’ for it contains the most essential aspects of all of the ancient mystery schools, religions, and esoteric systems of the past and present into one doctrine. Yet Gnosis is not a derivative of any one of these systems. Gnosis predates all religions and systems, and is not the property of any individual or group; rather Gnosis is the natural functionalism of the awakened consciousness.
The Gnostic teachings are based on four pillars of study: Science, Art, Philosophy and Religion.
 |
| Gnosis and Science |
The method of Gnostic science is the experience or objective knowledge of things. Its object of study is the universe and that exists. It utilizes scientific meditation and conscious investigation. Gnosis studies things in and of themselves beyond their tri-dimensional aspect.
 |
| Gnosis and Art |
The objective of art is the pursuit of beauty in its different manifestations.
Gnosis has been always present in all the great works of universal literature, in the works of the masters of music, painting, sculpture and architecture. There are two types of art: subjective art–the expression of a conditioned consciousness– and Regal Art of Nature–a transcendental art that contains precious cosmic truths. Without art as testimony, the philosophy, science and mysticism of our ancestors wouldn’t have been able to reach us. Gnosis unveils the symbolism with which they are covered, revealing the cosmic truths they hide.
 |
| Gnosis and Philosophy |
Philosophy is the love of wisdom. Its method is introspection, which leads us towards direct knowledge and experience of the Truth. Philosophy should respond to the great questions of existence: Who am I? Where do I come from? Where am I going? Gnosis is the intelligent principle that, in a philosophical form, answers these eternal questions; the mysteries of life and death.
 |
| Gnosis and Religion |
A clear distinction should be made between religious forms and religious principles. Religious principles are living cosmic formulas, and religious forms are the diverse systems or ways of teaching these principles.
Gnosis studies the science of religions and attempts to reach the religious depths of ancient cultures. It seeks the connection of the Soul with the inner Real Being, the divinity that exists in each human. This involves great efforts in trying to eliminate the “I” of experimental psychology. Only then is this inner connection, spoken of by the ancient sages, possible.
Gnostic religiousness is totally scientific, highly philosophical and profoundly artistic; it pursues wisdom, the divine within us. If we do not discover God in us, we will not find Him anywhere else. This is self-Gnosis, the knowledge of oneself, which ultimately is the knowledge of God.
