tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post314764977262981048..comments2023-06-08T08:52:37.704-04:00Comments on The North Eastern Corner: Discourse On The Chamber of ReflectionM.M.M. from the North Eastern Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04256800876052840450noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-85260015237451337062021-12-17T10:37:18.557-05:002021-12-17T10:37:18.557-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Livebloggershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00289481466285135385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-19793623850216970542013-01-18T16:40:59.817-05:002013-01-18T16:40:59.817-05:00I'm a displaced Freemason from Switzerland and...I'm a displaced Freemason from Switzerland and happy to see one of my brothers here in the US lodge I am affiliated with ask to consider installing that ritual. I'm nonplussed that it is not an obvious part of the admission ritual, as I consider it the one best designed to impress on the candidate that he is expected temporarily set aside the outside while following his very own individual thoughts. A first lesson in looking at oneself in the mirror. I am searching for John Locke's praise for the chamber of reflection. Anyone got it?.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15314033413224527230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-40182148769303267172012-12-20T08:52:29.062-05:002012-12-20T08:52:29.062-05:00Dear Brothers
I am a member of the lodge "het...Dear Brothers<br />I am a member of the lodge "het Vrij Geweeten" nr. 25 E Breda under the Grand East of the Netherlands.<br />We are using the COR in Holland and as far as I know all regular lodges in Holland do so. Going back to my initiation I felt that it actual started with the time in the COR. Although we do not give questions, nor do we write a will, it give you time to repfect. In our COR the bible is on the table as well which is opened at the Gospel of Johannes. I remember I stayed approx. 20 minutes in the room. During this tiome you offcourse start with trying to identify the meaning of all items on the table. But soon you start thinking about your inner you. Personally I thought that the COR has been one of the highlights of the complete initiation, and can not imagine an inition without the COR.<br /><br />(PS sorry for the rusty English language)<br />HPTMRUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886800099800921625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-72439874090174920622012-08-07T17:25:23.161-04:002012-08-07T17:25:23.161-04:00Esoterika Lodge in Seattle, WA and Krucible Lodge ...Esoterika Lodge in Seattle, WA and Krucible Lodge in Federal Way, WA both use the Chamber of Reflection prior to the degree. <br /><br />It is an intrical part and the candidates which go through this have visited other Blue Lodges which do not use the Chamber. The candidates comment that those lodges are missing out on a unique and powerful tool.357 Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08589624374859142534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-47622957314825622212012-08-07T17:25:11.459-04:002012-08-07T17:25:11.459-04:00Esoterika Lodge in Seattle, WA and Krucible Lodge ...Esoterika Lodge in Seattle, WA and Krucible Lodge in Federal Way, WA both use the Chamber of Reflection prior to the degree. <br /><br />It is an intrical part and the candidates which go through this have visited other Blue Lodges which do not use the Chamber. The candidates comment that those lodges are missing out on a unique and powerful tool.357 Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08589624374859142534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-38659125130302340072012-03-06T19:59:43.557-05:002012-03-06T19:59:43.557-05:00Our next EA isn't until the fall, but stop by ...Our next EA isn't until the fall, but stop by on any of the first or third Mondays in any month (except July and August). More info at www.wyllysstjohnslodge04.org. We'd be happy to have you come visit!Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08152052610056765531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-10133093067569445332012-03-06T19:59:24.191-05:002012-03-06T19:59:24.191-05:00Our next EA isn't until the fall, but stop by ...Our next EA isn't until the fall, but stop by on any of the first or third Mondays in any month (except July and August). More info at www.wyllysstjohnslodge04.org. We'd be happy to have you come visit!Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08152052610056765531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-7487013922937530802012-02-12T13:40:07.494-05:002012-02-12T13:40:07.494-05:00Brother Justin,
I can't tell you how happy it ...Brother Justin,<br />I can't tell you how happy it makes me to know that you have been successful in establishing this practice in your lodge! It would be my honor to come visit you to see this in practice. Let me know when you will be having a degree so I can put it on my schedule.<br />MMMM.M.M. from the North Eastern Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256800876052840450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-59261888922704668422012-02-09T11:22:37.162-05:002012-02-09T11:22:37.162-05:00Worshipful Brother Morris, come pay us a visit at ...Worshipful Brother Morris, come pay us a visit at Wyllys - St. John's Lodge No.4 in West Hartford. We implemented our C.O.R. and would be pleased to have you come check it out!<br /><br />Regards!Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08152052610056765531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-16639418549416848322011-09-16T09:37:01.305-04:002011-09-16T09:37:01.305-04:00Hello Brothers. Paul Libke here from Wayne Lodge ...Hello Brothers. Paul Libke here from Wayne Lodge #112 - Westland, Michigan. I am extremely interested in the Chamber of Reflection and have collected some material on it, which I would be happy to share if anyone wants it (all available on the web.) At present, there are no Lodges in Michigan that do it, but I know of at least one who is planning to do so. Our GL officers say that there used to be a couple of Lodges that did it. I would like to stay in touch with anyone who is interested in this subject. Thanks much. PaulLibke@comcast.netPaul Libkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17914718636420228735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-27683186511322304262011-07-27T22:10:48.062-04:002011-07-27T22:10:48.062-04:00Thanks for the kind words Kevin and thanks to you ...Thanks for the kind words Kevin and thanks to you and Chuck and Daniel for keeping this conversation going. As far as I know none of the CT lodges have incorporated the COR into their work, not even the new European Concept Lodge that I visited. I think it is a shame. Much of the Freemasonry I know around these parts has little to do with the deeper esoteric stuff I eat up. There is a small group of brothers around my way that is trying to change that, we'll see what comes of it. <br />Like the old saying goes "you can't teach an old dog "new" tricks", or my other new favorite from experience, "you can lead a horse to water but you cant make him drink"!!<br />What is amazing is the new traffic to this post that I thought was dead in the water 4 years ago. It has, of late, garnered a lot of traffic. I hope it yields more insight and conversation about a topic that I think is important to Freemasonry in places that don't use it.M.M.M. from the North Eastern Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256800876052840450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-53578231513328188222011-07-27T15:54:42.339-04:002011-07-27T15:54:42.339-04:00Our lodges here in Georgia do not have or use the ...Our lodges here in Georgia do not have or use the COR in our initiations, however, the Scottish Rite Temple in the Valley of Savannah, GA does have one. As a member of the SR Knights of Saint Andrews, I was fortunate to have been at a meeting last night that went into great detail about the COR and gave me those same, "We need to have that in our rituals..." thoughts. I find it equally as unlikely that we will actually implement the use of the COR as you did, but it is a really compelling thought. I also enjoyed the PDF I found explaining in great detail the accoutrements of a COR and I immediately thought of the COR in The Lost Symbol.<br /><br />I like your BLOG and intend to continue reading your thoughts, primarily because they seem to be a "reflection' of my own.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06677791695112416287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-16443612883985510052011-04-15T08:17:14.823-04:002011-04-15T08:17:14.823-04:00Bro NEC,
We have COR's here in Israel, not a l...Bro NEC,<br />We have COR's here in Israel, not a lodge here that does not have one to my knowlage, I personally think that the COR is most essenitial to masonic thought and enlightenment.<br />I was actually surprised that there are lodges without them. <br />Dan<br />Ginousar No 9 <br />Tiberias<br />IsraelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11072605867890293209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-87259836132575926452010-09-16T10:55:48.154-04:002010-09-16T10:55:48.154-04:00i am a mm in arizona. we implemented our c.o.r. ab...i am a mm in arizona. we implemented our c.o.r. about a year and a half ago. it has been received with positive light. our candidates don't know freemasonry without it. we delivered a paper on it and simply started putting our candidates through it. there wasn't alot of discussion on the matter until it was already in place. it has become one of the most enriching symbols of our lodge, and an experience that should not be limited to just candidates. all mastermasons should take the time to reflect on his mortality and spirituality, the better to enable him to improve his own life and live by the instructions we suggest to our candidates. whether this reflection takes place in a chamber, or any other place doesn't matter. but i feel that the chamber itself is a very important symbol and step in our craft. although the response is a little late, i hope this sheds some light on your questions.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15087855998355853012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-23116512991166932702009-10-22T15:25:08.363-04:002009-10-22T15:25:08.363-04:00I am reading The Lost Symbol. Had never heard of T...I am reading The Lost Symbol. Had never heard of The Chamber of Reflection. Doubt that any Masonic Lodge has one. <br />The Lodge's in my part of the world can barely keep open for meetings let alone take time for reflection.Dr Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00841141808556194649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-54804387681462149982008-07-22T09:12:00.000-04:002008-07-22T09:12:00.000-04:00When I first read the title, I thought, "Is this M...When I first read the title, I thought, "Is this Masonry's Fortress of Solitude?" I really think that the idea is interesting and will certainly help the brothers that are seeking the philosophical aspects of Freemasonry.<BR/>NickMillennial Freemasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10365269439441609340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-7473774899511948972008-07-22T08:07:00.000-04:002008-07-22T08:07:00.000-04:00My lodge doesn't use a Chamber of Reflection. But ...My lodge doesn't use a Chamber of Reflection. But the events in my life that lead me to the Masonic Fraternity were in themselves a Chamber of Reflection. I don't think that a COR would serve the same purpose to all that enter our fraternity.....Masonry is many differetn things to many different people.Hagbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05160756123417619787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-51452009456473887912007-12-04T15:02:00.000-05:002007-12-04T15:02:00.000-05:00From the lack of response from my request for more...From the lack of response from my request for more light I am assuming one of three things. That either no one wanted to share their personal experience of the chamber of reflection, no one who reads my blog has gone through the chamber of reflection. or no one actually reads my blog! <BR/>NECM.M.M. from the North Eastern Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256800876052840450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868929508219223321.post-67418588719896658032007-11-27T17:16:00.000-05:002007-11-27T17:16:00.000-05:00Though my lodge does not have one, the thought of ...Though my lodge does not have one, the thought of one appealed to me as well. I look forward to any future comments and experiences.The Plumblinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365779662356932912noreply@blogger.com