What is Gnosticology?

At the most basic level, Gnosticology is the merging of two root words. Gnosis, is to know, while -ology is to study. So simply, Gnosticology is the study of knowledge, but nothing is ever this simple.

Gnosis is to know experientially. A good example of this is the love you "know" you have for someone. A persons mother is usually a good representation for this love. You know you love your mother, but you did not need to be taught this love. It was not something that you had to read a book to discover. This love was always there and is very strong.

From a contemplative level, gnosis is experiential knowledge of truth. At this point I hear a lot of people saying, "huh"? If you are having a hard time grasping what this means exactly, consider yourself in good company. The reason the world has so many religions is because this concept is not an easy one to teach. Each religion on the planet started with the desire to share this gnosis of truth. The great philosophers like Socrates, Pythagoras, Plato, and Aristotle were all mystic sages that searched for ways to bring gnosis to others. Islamic Sufis, Buddhist monks, Christian Gnostics, and many others have been working throughout the ages to bring themselves and others to gnosis. So again, if you find yourself wondering what the heck experiential knowledge of truth is exactly, join the club.

So, there are many schools of thought out there that are teaching gnosticism, right? Well, sure, but it is the opinion of the Gnosticologist that most religions have gotten sidetracked by dogma and politics, and that the true search for gnosis has been lost. Also, it is also common for "gnostics" to view the various gospels and religious stories from the Bible, Koran, Nag Hammadi, DSS, and Buddhist Scripture as literal historical documents instead of mystical allegories designed to teach experiential knowledge of truth(EKT).

So what sets Gnosticology apart?
The Gnosticologist views life's experiences as scripture, and every experience an opportunity to receive enlightenment.
The Gnosticologist puts more energy on understanding the present rather than spending energy on understanding an uncertain past.
The Gnosticologist believes that enlightenment can be attained by everyone and not just a select few.
The Gnosticologist does not view religious dogma or scripture as infallible.
The Gnosticologist sees the debate on the existence of Jesus or Buddha or other spiritual figures, as irrelevant as their existence or non-existence on this Earth does not detract from the esoteric message that is being shared in their stories.

And finally, the Gnosticologist believes in love, community, and family.

Gnosis, or enlightenment, is for many of us an elusive state which can never actually be achieved. For others, it is a make believe term akin to Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. No one can be Buddha or Christ, says the skeptic, as they were somehow different from us. This may be the common perception, but it is not a truth.

The inner knowledge needed to move to the next phase of existence is attained not through study, but through experience. This experience can be achieved by an old person, or by a young one. Buddha/Christ are attainable states of being right now, but some of us are not ready to go to that point. Some of us wish to study and research and understand the universe, while others wish to understand themselves. Those that are enlightened do not long to understand, because they already know, and they know only because they were able to stop "wanting" to understand.

This does not mean to give up with an education or study. It simply means that those masters who have achieved gnosis no longer "need" for understanding. The Buddha tried for many years to teach this to his disciples and succeeded, depending on the student, and Buddhism continues to be a rich source of gnostic instruction. Christianity and Islam also started as gnostic traditions, but as is so common, the esoteric teachings meant to teach enlightenment were lost and all we have today are the exoteric traditions. While it is possible to find the inner secrets in these religions, it is difficult as well.

Gnosticology will focus on Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam, and the numerous aboriginal spiritual traditions around the world to document man's journey to enlightenment.

Peace and Love!