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	==Links of Interest==		==Links of Interest==
	*[http://www.lashtal.com/nuke/index.php?module=subjects&func=viewpage&pageid=76 A Description of Boleskine House] at LAShTAL.COM
	*[http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/7069/bole-1.html Boleskine House] at G.M. Kelly's ''Castle of the Silver Star''		*[http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/7069/bole-1.html Boleskine House] at G.M. Kelly's ''Castle of the Silver Star''
	*[http://www.hermetic.com/sabazius/kiblah.htm The Kiblah], by Sabazius X°		*[http://www.hermetic.com/sabazius/kiblah.htm The Kiblah], by Sabazius X°
	*[http://www.hermetic.com/sabazius/kiblahcomp.htm Computing The Kiblah], instructions to determine the direction of Boleskine		*[http://www.hermetic.com/sabazius/kiblahcomp.htm Computing The Kiblah], instructions to determine the direction of Boleskine
	*[http://www.aleistercrowleysociety.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=6 Boleskine Images]—more images
	*[http://www.lashtal.com/nuke/index.php?module=subjects&func=viewpage&pageid=95 An Account of a Weekend at Boleskine House] at LAShTAL.COM
	*[http://www.lashtal.com/nuke/ LAShTAL.COM] members are also able to download an extensive portfolio of documents relating to Boleskine House

	==References==		==References==

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	*____. (1997). ''Magick: Book 4.'' 2nd ed. York Beach, Me. : S. Weiser.		*____. (1997). ''Magick: Book 4.'' 2nd ed. York Beach, Me. : S. Weiser.
	*Sabazius. (1998). ''[http://www.hermetic.com/sabazius/kiblah.htm The Kiblah].'' Retrieved on Sept. 30, 2004.		*Sabazius. (1998). ''[http://www.hermetic.com/sabazius/kiblah.htm The Kiblah].'' Retrieved on Sept. 30, 2004.
	*LAShTAL.COM. (2004). ''[http://www.lashtal.com/nuke/index.php?module=subjects&func=viewpage&pageid=76 A Description of Boleskine House].'' Retrieved on Sept. 30, 2004.
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	~~[[Image:Boleskine5.jpg\|right\|frame\|Boleskine House, Loch Ness, Scotland / © 2004 LAShTAL.COM/Doug Brown]]~~
	'''Boleskine House''' (''boll-ESS-kin'') was the estate of [[Aleister Crowley]] from 1899 to 1913. It is located on the South-Eastern shore of Loch Ness in Scotland. It was built in the late 18th century by Archibald Fraser.		'''Boleskine House''' (''boll-ESS-kin'') was the estate of [[Aleister Crowley]] from 1899 to 1913. It is located on the South-Eastern shore of Loch Ness in Scotland. It was built in the late 18th century by Archibald Fraser.

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	*[http://www.aleistercrowleysociety.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=6 Boleskine Images]—more images		*[http://www.aleistercrowleysociety.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=6 Boleskine Images]—more images
	*[http://www.lashtal.com/nuke/index.php?module=subjects&func=viewpage&pageid=95 An Account of a Weekend at Boleskine House] at LAShTAL.COM		*[http://www.lashtal.com/nuke/index.php?module=subjects&func=viewpage&pageid=95 An Account of a Weekend at Boleskine House] at LAShTAL.COM
			*[http://www.lashtal.com/nuke/ LAShTAL.COM] members are also able to download an extensive portfolio of documents relating to Boleskine House

	==References==		==References==

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	Crowley purchased the home in order to perform the operation found in ''The Book of the Sacred Magick of Abra-Melin the Mage'' (see [[Abramelin Operation]]). In order to perform it, Crowley (1989) says,		Crowley purchased the home in order to perform the operation found in ''The Book of the Sacred Magick of Abra-Melin the Mage'' (see [[Abramelin Operation]]). In order to perform it, Crowley (1989) says,
	:''One must have a house where proper precautions against disturbance can be taken; this being arranged, there is really nothing to do but to aspire with increasing ~~fervour~~ and concentration, for six months, towards the obtaining of the Knowledge and Conversation of the [[Holy Guardian Angel]].''		:''One must have a house where proper precautions against disturbance can be taken; this being arranged, there is really nothing to do but to aspire with increasing fervor and concentration, for six months, towards the obtaining of the Knowledge and Conversation of the [[Holy Guardian Angel]].''

	In ''Confessions'' (Ch. 22), he continues:		In ''Confessions'' (Ch. 22), he continues:
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	Crowley eventually sold the manor in order to fund the publication of [[The Equinox]], Vol. III. However, he later alleged that the funds were stolen by the Grand Treasurer General of the [[Ordo Templi Orientis\|Order]], George MacNie Cowie. (The extensive mortgaging of the house by that time may in fact have left little funds to steal.)		Crowley eventually sold the manor in order to fund the publication of [[The Equinox]], Vol. III. However, he later alleged that the funds were stolen by the Grand Treasurer General of the [[Ordo Templi Orientis\|Order]], George MacNie Cowie. (The extensive mortgaging of the house by that time may in fact have left little funds to steal.)

	For a short time in the 1970s, Boleskine was owned by famed Led ~~Zepplin~~ guitarist, Jimmy Page.		For a short time in the 1970s, Boleskine was owned by famed Led Zeppelin guitarist, Jimmy Page.

	==The Kiblah of Thelema==		==The Kiblah of Thelema==

	Aleister Crowley considered Boleskine to be the [[Thelema\|Thelemic]] [[Kiblah]], the holiest of shrines. It is is mentioned by name in several rituals written by Crowley, and is ~~identitied~~ with the East. It is considered to be the focal point of the [[magick\|magical]] energies (also called the [[93 Current]]) of the [[Aeon of Horus]], similar to Jerusalem of [[Christianity]] and [[Mecca]] of [[Islam]].		Aleister Crowley considered Boleskine to be the [[Thelema\|Thelemic]] [[Kiblah]], the holiest of shrines. It is is mentioned by name in several rituals written by Crowley, and is identified with the East. It is considered to be the focal point of the [[magick\|magical]] energies (also called the [[93 Current]]) of the [[Aeon of Horus]], similar to Jerusalem of [[Christianity]] and [[Mecca]] of [[Islam]].

	Specifically the [[Gnostic Mass]] (described in [http://www.scarletwoman.org/docs/docs_mass.html Liber XV]) and the Ritual of the Mark of the Beast (in [http://hermetic.com/crowley/libers/lib5.html Liber V]) both identify the principal orientation (sometimes known as "Magical East") as being towards Boleskine.		Specifically the [[Gnostic Mass]] (described in [http://www.scarletwoman.org/docs/docs_mass.html Liber XV]) and the Ritual of the Mark of the Beast (in [http://hermetic.com/crowley/libers/lib5.html Liber V]) both identify the principal orientation (sometimes known as "Magical East") as being towards Boleskine.

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	*[http://www.hermetic.com/sabazius/kiblah.htm The Kiblah], by Sabazius X°		*[http://www.hermetic.com/sabazius/kiblah.htm The Kiblah], by Sabazius X°
	*[http://www.hermetic.com/sabazius/kiblahcomp.htm Computing The Kiblah], instructions to determine the direction of Boleskine		*[http://www.hermetic.com/sabazius/kiblahcomp.htm Computing The Kiblah], instructions to determine the direction of Boleskine
	*[http://www.~~lashtal~~.com/~~nuke~~/~~index~~.php?~~module~~=~~subjects&func=viewpage&pageid=49~~ Boleskine Images~~: Burial Ground and Approach~~]—more images		*[http://www.aleistercrowleysociety.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=6 Boleskine Images]—more images
	*[http://www.lashtal.com/nuke/index.php?module=subjects&func=viewpage&pageid=95 An Account of a Weekend at Boleskine House] at LAShTAL.COM		*[http://www.lashtal.com/nuke/index.php?module=subjects&func=viewpage&pageid=95 An Account of a Weekend at Boleskine House] at LAShTAL.COM

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	*____. (1997). ''Magick: Book 4.'' 2nd ed. York Beach, Me. : S. Weiser.		*____. (1997). ''Magick: Book 4.'' 2nd ed. York Beach, Me. : S. Weiser.
	*Sabazius. (1998). ''[http://www.hermetic.com/sabazius/kiblah.htm The Kiblah].'' Retrieved on Sept. 30, 2004.		*Sabazius. (1998). ''[http://www.hermetic.com/sabazius/kiblah.htm The Kiblah].'' Retrieved on Sept. 30, 2004.
	*~~Lashtal~~.~~com~~. (2004). ''[http://www.lashtal.com/nuke/index.php?module=subjects&func=viewpage&pageid=76 A Description of Boleskine House].'' Retrieved on Sept. 30, 2004.		*LAShTAL.COM. (2004). ''[http://www.lashtal.com/nuke/index.php?module=subjects&func=viewpage&pageid=76 A Description of Boleskine House].'' Retrieved on Sept. 30, 2004.
	[[Category:Thelema]][[Category:History]][[Category:Places & Things]]		[[Category:Thelema]][[Category:History]][[Category:Places & Things]]

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	==Links of Interest==		==Links of Interest==
	*[http://www.lashtal.com/nuke/index.php?module=subjects&func=viewpage&pageid=76 A Description of Boleskine House] at ~~Lashtal~~.~~com~~		*[http://www.lashtal.com/nuke/index.php?module=subjects&func=viewpage&pageid=76 A Description of Boleskine House] at LAShTAL.COM
	*[http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/7069/bole-1.html Boleskine House] at G.M. Kelly's ''Castle of the Silver Star''		*[http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/7069/bole-1.html Boleskine House] at G.M. Kelly's ''Castle of the Silver Star''
	*[http://www.hermetic.com/sabazius/kiblah.htm The Kiblah], by Sabazius X°		*[http://www.hermetic.com/sabazius/kiblah.htm The Kiblah], by Sabazius X°
	*[http://www.hermetic.com/sabazius/kiblahcomp.htm Computing The Kiblah], instructions to determine the direction of Boleskine		*[http://www.hermetic.com/sabazius/kiblahcomp.htm Computing The Kiblah], instructions to determine the direction of Boleskine
	*[http://www.lashtal.com/nuke/index.php?module=subjects&func=viewpage&pageid=49 Boleskine Images: Burial Ground and Approach]—more images		*[http://www.lashtal.com/nuke/index.php?module=subjects&func=viewpage&pageid=49 Boleskine Images: Burial Ground and Approach]—more images
			*[http://www.lashtal.com/nuke/index.php?module=subjects&func=viewpage&pageid=95 An Account of a Weekend at Boleskine House] at LAShTAL.COM

	==References==		==References==

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[[Image:Boleskine5.jpg|right|frame|Boleskine House, Loch Ness, Scotland / © 2004 LAShTAL.COM/Doug Brown]]
'''Boleskine House''' (''boll-ESS-kin'') was the estate of [[Aleister Crowley]] from 1899 to 1913. It is located on the South-Eastern shore of Loch Ness in Scotland. It was built in the late 18th century by Archibald Fraser.

Crowley purchased the home in order to perform the operation found in ''The Book of the Sacred Magick of Abra-Melin the Mage'' (see [[Abramelin Operation]]). In order to perform it, Crowley (1989) says,
:''One must have a house where proper precautions against disturbance can be taken; this being arranged, there is really nothing to do but to aspire with increasing fervour and concentration, for six months, towards the obtaining of the Knowledge and Conversation of the [[Holy Guardian Angel]].''

In ''Confessions'' (Ch. 22), he continues:
:''The first essential is a house in a more or less secluded situation. There should be a door opening to the north from the room of which you make your oratory. Outside this door, you construct a terrace covered with fine river sand. This ends in a "lodge" where the spirits may congregate.''

Crowley eventually sold the manor in order to fund the publication of [[The Equinox]], Vol. III. However, he later alleged that the funds were stolen by the Grand Treasurer General of the [[Ordo Templi Orientis|Order]], George MacNie Cowie. (The extensive mortgaging of the house by that time may in fact have left little funds to steal.)

For a short time in the 1970s, Boleskine was owned by famed Led Zepplin guitarist, Jimmy Page.

==The Kiblah of Thelema==

Aleister Crowley considered Boleskine to be the [[Thelema|Thelemic]] [[Kiblah]], the holiest of shrines. It is is mentioned by name in several rituals written by Crowley, and is identitied with the East. It is considered to be the focal point of the [[magick|magical]] energies (also called the [[93 Current]]) of the [[Aeon of Horus]], similar to Jerusalem of [[Christianity]] and [[Mecca]] of [[Islam]].

Specifically the [[Gnostic Mass]] (described in [http://www.scarletwoman.org/docs/docs_mass.html Liber XV]) and the Ritual of the Mark of the Beast (in [http://hermetic.com/crowley/libers/lib5.html Liber V]) both identify the principal orientation (sometimes known as "Magical East") as being towards Boleskine.

As Sabalius (1998) notes:
:''Thus, the location of Boleskine House is to be the Omphalos or Center of Power for Thelema, and is to continue as such for the duration of the Aeon of Horus, regardless of the physical presence of the Stèle or of the house itself. Thus, O.T.O. Lodges, Profess-Houses and Gnostic Mass Temples are ideally to be oriented towards Boleskine.''

==The house==

Boleskin House is located on the South-Eastern shore of Loch Ness in Scotland at latitude 57.14 N., longitude 4.28 W.

Crowley describes Boleskine in ''Confessions'':
:''The house is a long low building. I set apart the south-western half for my work. The largest room has a bow window and here I made my door and constructed the terrace and lodge. In side the room I set up my oratory proper. This was a wooden structure, lined in part with the big mirrors which I brought from London.''

The home includes the entrance hall, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a drawing room, dining room, family room, kitchen, utility room, and the cellars. The grounds (about 47 acres) includes the Gate Lodge, which was originally the home for a coachman. It has a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, as well as a pond, small garden and an orchard.

==Links of Interest==
*[http://www.lashtal.com/nuke/index.php?module=subjects&func=viewpage&pageid=76 A Description of Boleskine House] at Lashtal.com
*[http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/7069/bole-1.html Boleskine House] at G.M. Kelly's ''Castle of the Silver Star''
*[http://www.hermetic.com/sabazius/kiblah.htm The Kiblah], by Sabazius X°
*[http://www.hermetic.com/sabazius/kiblahcomp.htm Computing The Kiblah], instructions to determine the direction of Boleskine
*[http://www.lashtal.com/nuke/index.php?module=subjects&func=viewpage&pageid=49 Boleskine Images: Burial Ground and Approach]—more images

==References==

*Crowley, Aleister. (1979). ''The Confessions of Aleister Crowley.'' London;Boston : Routledge & Kegan Paul.
*____. (1997). ''Magick: Book 4.'' 2nd ed. York Beach, Me. : S. Weiser.
*Sabazius. (1998). ''[http://www.hermetic.com/sabazius/kiblah.htm The Kiblah].'' Retrieved on Sept. 30, 2004.
*Lashtal.com. (2004). ''[http://www.lashtal.com/nuke/index.php?module=subjects&func=viewpage&pageid=76 A Description of Boleskine House].'' Retrieved on Sept. 30, 2004.
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	[[Image:Boleskine5.jpg\|right\|frame\|Boleskine House, Loch Ness, Scotland / © 2004 ~~Lashtal~~.~~com~~]]		[[Image:Boleskine5.jpg\|right\|frame\|Boleskine House, Loch Ness, Scotland / © 2004 LAShTAL.COM/Doug Brown]]
	'''Boleskine House''' (''boll-ESS-kin'') was the estate of [[Aleister Crowley]] from 1899 to 1913. It is located on the South-Eastern shore of Loch Ness in Scotland. It was built in the late 18th century by Archibald Fraser.		'''Boleskine House''' (''boll-ESS-kin'') was the estate of [[Aleister Crowley]] from 1899 to 1913. It is located on the South-Eastern shore of Loch Ness in Scotland. It was built in the late 18th century by Archibald Fraser.