The Montsegure Institute – formerly Cathare Institute – was founded in 1985 as a Colorado Non-profit Organization. It is dedicated to the spirit of the medieval movement of the Cathars, who lived a life of service, purity and Spirit. When their last fortress, Montsegur, fell in the year 1244 they chose to die at the stake rather than abjure their faith. Amid the flames, they left us the prophesy “The laurel shall bloom again in 700 years”.
The talks, seminars and programs offered through the Montsegure Institute are based on the understanding that true knowledge of the Source of Being can only be attained by means of personal inner development and grace. Our highest aspiration is to create a space of learning and experiencing that is conducive to unfolding this awareness of inner truth. In the Western Wisdom tradition, this type of knowledge is traditionally referred to as ‘Gnosis’. Such knowing transcends rational thought. Western Esotericism offers a treasury of symbolism, myth, ritual and imagery to explore and express the experience of Gnosis and the process of inner awakening.
Topics of our lectures and seminars include for example: Meditation, Poetry, Hermetic Philosophy, Gnostic Studies, Spagyrics, Kabbalah, Astrology, Tarot, Hermetic Herbalism and Dream Work. Scientific insight corresponding to hermetic teachings of energies and forces is woven together with various strands of Eastern and Western traditions.
Our aspiration is to foster personal awareness, mastery and wisdom. We draw on the power of synergistic work and inspiration to build a ‘new Temple of Learning, stone by stone hewn from the quarries of old, guided by the Light of Spirit’. We dedicate our work to the Source of that Light.
Ongoing Events:
1. Weekly Tarot Salon
Join us for our weekly Tarot discussions. Our meetings are informal and are structured along the topics of the Professional Tarot Certification Program. Attendance is free to the public, donations are welcome.
We meet Fridays in November and December (except for Nov. 25 and Dec. 9 and 23). Our next public meeting is Friday, December 16th at 6:30 pm On the agenda are:
- Practical use of the Tarot I: Personal self-inquiry and journaling
- Numbers Symbolism – The Pythagorean Tetractys
- Tarot Keys: The Chariot/ Strength
The group is free to the public
Location: The Spirit Building (West Entrance)
4665 Nautilus Court Suite 100A (1st door left)
Boulder/Gunbarrel, CO 80301
Donations are welcome
If you have questions, feel free to
call us: 720.837.8517
2. Monthly Spagyrics Group
This group has started in November and there is no open enrollment. Occasional lectures on the subject area will be posted here. Keep an eye on this site!