The Order of the S.E2.88.B4S.E2.88.B4 .28Silver Star.29 A∴A∴

1 order of s∴s∴ (silver star)

1.1 magister templi
1.2 magus
1.3 ipsissimus

the order of s∴s∴ (silver star)
magister templi

or master of temple (8°=3): principal business of grade obtain perfect understanding of universe. essential attainment perfect annihilation of personality limits , oppresses true self. magister templi pre-eminently master of mysticism, is, understanding entirely free internal contradiction or external obscurity; word comprehend existing universe in accordance own mind. grade corresponds binah on tree of life, , secret chiefs in old hermetic order of golden dawn. crowley linked experience called shivadarshana , 4 formless states of buddhism, although cautions against treating these criteria sufficient grade.

magus

(9°=2): magus seeks attain wisdom, declares law, , master of magick in greatest , highest sense. entirely free internal diversion or external opposition; work create new universe in accordance will. grade corresponds chokmah on tree of life. bears resemblance nietzsche s new philosopher creates values, although more focus on self-transcendence according crowley biographer lawrence sutin.

ipsissimus

(10°=1): beyond comprehension of lower degrees. ipsissimus free limitations , necessity , lives in perfect balance manifest universe. essentially, highest mode of attainment. grade corresponds kether on tree of life. ipsissimus quite hard translate directly latin english, superlative of self , translating rather approximately selfness, or self-est. (c.f. generalissimo same superlative form in use grade same latin root.)

crowley named condition of grade trance nirodha-samapatti, reduces heartbeat , other life functions bare minimum. theravada buddhist monks traditionally attain nirodha-samapatti producing aforementioned formless states 1 after other, , perceiving in each call 3 characteristics of existence: sorrow or tendency towards sorrow, change or unreliability, , insubstantiality or lack of self. crowley , a∴a∴ seek replace threefold view quest balance both motive discipline , means of achieving end goal. in liber b vel magi urge magus seeking further progress identify buddhist 3 characteristics opposite states. wherein sorrow joy, , change stability, , selflessness self. crowley s version of nirodha includes seeing first truth , falsity of 3 characteristics according published theory.

the ipsissimus should keep achievement of final grade secret, rest of order, , continue work of magus while expressing nature of ipsissimus in word , deed.