This Bulletin consists mainly of a brochure telling about the Paracelsus Research Society. This brochure became necessary because of the many requests for information. To avoid the time consuming task of answering letters individually it has become necessary to have this information available in printed form. We intend to hand out or mail this information only upon request. It should never be used for advertising or proselyting purposes.

This brochure is available to Bulletin subscribers and to those who have attended classes. It will not contain the information you are reading now but will have, as its title page, the colored page and end with the information as to where the Paracelsus Research Society can be contacted both in and out of the United States of America.

To help defray the printing expense subscribers may order 25 copies for $3.50 postpaid. This price is below cost. This brochure is being made available to subscribers to give them an opportunity to answer some of the questions asked by friends about the Paracelsus Research Society. Please use the enclosed order form. Those residing outside the Continental United States may contact the foreign addresses given if more convenient.

Frater Franz Louis Sander left his terrestrial sphere on March 1, 1969, for a higher initiation. His inspiration of unselfish service to his fellow men, beyond the call of duty, will remain as a monument to all who knew him and to those who will emulate the exemplary life he presented. The Paracelsus Research Society misses him dearly and expresses its condolence and deeply felt sympathy to his family.

Due to the demand for some classes this fall the following will be held after our return from teaching overseas. These will be the only classes held until the Fall of 1970.

1. First year- October 5 to 18

2. 2B-Oct. 19 - Nov. 1

3. 2A-Nov. 2 - 15

4. Spec. -Nov. 16 - 29

To avoid disappointment your application should reach the office for processing as soon as possible.

The ALCHEMICAL LABORATORY BULLETINS are published by the Paracelsus Research Society (a nonprofit institution), Post Office Box 6006, Sugar House Station, Salt Lake City. Utah, U.S.A. Subscription: $3.00 per annum with each issue limited to 500 hand-numbered copies. Please make all remittances payable to: PARACELSUS RESEARCH SOCIETY FUNDS. If for some reason you are not financially endowed to subscribe to the "BULLETIN," give correct birthday and place, name and address, and after varification of your statements, you may receive the "BULIETIN" gratis.

Visual, oral, and practical laboratory instructions are available to those interested in astrocyclic pulsations (esoteric Astrology), Qabalah and Alchemy. The latter includes techniques, procedures and products.

The Paracelsus Research Society, incorporated in the United States of America, is recognized worldwide as a non-profit educational institution. It makes available personally conducted classes in the above mentioned subjects for beginners and advanced students. These instructions consist of theoretical lectures and practical demonstrative proof of the subjects taught. Participants will be able to demonstrate individually, for themselves, in laboratory and classroom, the validity of the lessons. This is somewhat unique in the annals of esoteric teachings

The Society fosters research and study in all arcane and physical sciences without discrimination towards any religious belief, cult, confession or other sacerdotal presentation. It has no membership and it is not a Church, Fraternity or any like organization. Its primary objective is to make available ancient and contemporary teachings as concerns man's evolution upon earth and his physical and intangible counterparts.

Among the subjects taught by the Paracelsus Research Society is laboratory alchemy. This unprecedented feature presents practical, demonstrative evidence of the ancient and medieavel alchemists in the light of presently available proof under proper supervision. Further ancient interpretations of astrological and qabalistic teachings are investigated and put to the test by the students themselves.

Each instruction period consists of one half a moon cycle--two weeks-of uninterrupted teachings and demonstrations. Classes convene daily for six hours, five and one half days per week, three hours in the forenoon and three hours in the afternoon. In addition a minimum two hour study period in the evening is mandatory.

The P.R.S. teachings are available to all matriculants who qualify. There are no racial, social, religious, educational or other restrictions. There are no tuition charges either direct or indirect.

Resident students of the United States of America pay a very reasonable dormitory fee. In case of hardship students may apply for financial assistance and have their dormitory fee waived. Students in foreign countries, where no dormitories are maintained, will take care of their own domicile and sustenance during the instruction period.

The Paracelsus Research Society publishes a quarterly ALCHEMICAI, LABORATORY BULLETIN, limited to 500 copies, for subscribers, at $3.00 per annum. Intermittently books dealing with related subjects are published by the Society, in limited editions of 500.

-provided you have reached the decision to travel the Royal Road of the Alchemists.

It is common among students of the occult to speak of "The Path." Rarely are those using these words in the esoteric sense aware of the importance connected with its meaning. "The Path" indicates a certain prepared and layed-out route that the aspirant has to travel, if he wishes to gain his goal. One should not stray from it, at least not so far as to lose his way. Should one pause it means either a need to obtain a better perspective or wasted time--usually the latter. As far as you are concerned there is a definite path prepared which you may travel as a prospective Alchemist.

Traditionally Alchemical Aspirants were tested before permission was granted to begin actively studying under those who teach this art orally to individuals ready to receive it. This must be done free, as no one is in a position to pay with mundane possessions for this Pearl of Great Price.

Those selected will receive their instructions and will return for two or more subsequent sessions. After the final year and the completion of their oral and practical instructions they will seclude themselves for some time in a mountainous place then return home again, free to themselves and on their own.

Following are a few essential points to be considered by the aspirant in preparing for the work:

FIRST: Profound contemplation and a sincere determination TO WALK THE PATH.

SECONDLY: Confidence that the teachings you have received from your esoteric, fraternal or church affiliations, will make it possible for you to WALK THE PATH.

THIRDLY: A willingness to make a personal sacrifice. For example, in early days, should an aspirant not be able to reach his teacher by ordinary means he would not hesitate to walk the distance.

FOURTH: To do these things of your own free will and choice, without promise of accomplishments in the Hermetic work. And lastly:

Whatever you receive during the years of instruction you will conscientiously test and apply to the Glory of the Supreme Universal Intelligence. You will share this knowledge with those in need, whom you will be directed to recognize by inner promptings and by the ways and means you are to receive

If you are willing to do this, apply in your own handwriting for instructions, after which you will receive the information of which what follows is a part.

You now have one year before you for personal preparation. Use it for reading and studying the appropriate literature available to you and by observing natural phenomena with the thought of analyzing it according to your present knowledge and understanding.

The yearly terms consist of oral and laboratory instruction. There are no correspondence courses available. Please do not ask for them as there will be absolutely no exception made. As in former times, the place of instruction is unobstrusive and moderate. Do not let your fantasy imagine all sorts of things. You will come for instruction that to some were given under trees, or in caves, or near running waters. What you are being taught is of importance, not where.

The first segment gives the Zealator elementary instrucfions in theory and laboratory practice of alchemical and related subjects, including esoteric Astro Cyclic Pulsations and Qabalah. It covers the work upon herbs in theory and practice.

THE SECOND SEGMENT deals with the work upon the minerals in theory and practice and related advanced teachings.

THE THIRD SEGMENT: The Alkahest.

Then seclusion, followed by your return to the world of the everyday.

This sentiment has been expressed by individuals who would very much like to study with the Paracelsus Research Society, but are literally afraid that they would be expelled from their affiliation if they so much as identify themselves with the Society. This may sound absurd to those reading these words, but it is nevertheless factual.

The Paracelsus Research Society is not affiliated with any mundane organization. It does not cater to specific racial, religious, fraternal or other groups. We can only add that any organization that prohibits, frowns on or circumscribes its members for affiliation with any institution of learning is imposing upon a person's free will and agency. To ask permission from any organization to attend a state university, college, or other recognized institution of learning is preposterous. The Paracelsus Research Society is an educational institution chartered by the State of Utah and recognized as such by the Federal Government.

Its bulletin subscribers are much like students of a university and do not become ipso facto members thereof but retain status as students.

Anyone hesitant to attend a school of learning because of fear of reprisals by others becomes thereby a party to bigotry, which is wholly unbecoming of intelligent human beings.

The following is a typical reaction from one of the many students of the P.R.S. We print it as received and without commentary.

This is one P.R.S.'s subscriber's attempt to answer the above question.

Supposing one has been seriously searching for answers to the underIlyng purposes to life.

That one has had a feeling that somehow, somewhere, were True Root Origins to such things as Astrology, which if studied just a little opens up more questions than it gives answers.

There is the Qabala, too, and what reading one may do on the subject creates a good deal of confusion and brings more questions.

What are the so-called Hidden Mysteries and Ancient Traditions? Who started them and why? And what about those Alchemists; what really is Alchemy?

If a religious approach to life, whatever it may be, leaves one soulhungry, what comes next?

If one searches on and discovers studies classified as Metaphysics and finds that this too, eventually, has something missing; and perhaps then delves into Occult literature wherever such is available and becomes tremendously excited and stirred up but just as confused? What is the first step to all this?

Then to make matters worse, if one finds this gross materialistic trend of our day affecting one in such a way that it seems one's very insides rustle with a brittle dryness, where does one go for a Living Drop of Sanity?

If any of the above conditions apply to the person making the inquiry then it would appear that it was high time they discovered for themselves just what the P.R.S. offers and what may be really learned therefrom!

Following are listed some of the subjects taught.

Universal cyclic pulsations as relayed through our solar system and their influences upon all animate and so-called inanimate matter upon the earth.

Men's relationship to terrestrial and extra-terrestrial phenomena up to and including our solar system.

The law of polarity and its ensuing law of tertiary manifestation in relation to the alchemistical concept of sulphur, salt and mercury including the laboratory demonstration thereof.

Ancient teachings about cosmology in the light of modern discoveries.

Qabalistic iriterpretations and their underlying teachings as related to demonstrable facts.

Alchemical laboratory experimentation and practically produced alchemical manifestations

The fundanlental conccpts of esoteric tradition as perpetuated in esoteric and metaphysical fraternal orginizations.

Cosmic cycles and their factual evidence in relationship to the physical and spiritual influences, whereby the rise and fall of civilizations can be charted. This pertains also to ancient, contemporary and future cyclic influerices relating to the individual student.

The change of frequencies-vibrations-inherent in matter as evidence of evolution and the underlying laws

The separation of alchemistical terms soul, spirit and body in theory and laboratory demoristration.

Contcmporary parapsychologica1 invesstigations comparcd to ancient magical ritualistic ceremonials and their effects upon the psyche and its related physiological reactions

The atterition of the readcr is called to the fact that the alchemical work meritioned herein concerns actual alchernical laboratory practice in the mineral, herbal, and animal realms. The tangible results are eventually to be used by the student himself. Such krlowledge formerly highly secret may now become the personal experience of contemporary ivestigators meeting the requirements established by the Paracelsus Research Society.

For specific infommation in the U.S.A. write to:

Pararcelsus Research Society

P. O. Rox 6006

Salt Lake City, Utah 84106

In the Southern Hemisphere:

'Lotus'

Broadlands South, R.D. 1

Reporoa. Rotoura, New Zealand

In Europe:

Paracelsus Research Society

Postfach 38

2494 Rheineck/SG

Switzerland

This brochure is not to be used for advertising purposes. It has been printed to answer inquiries about the functions and activities of the Paracelsus Research Society.

Alton Blakeslee, an Associated Press Science Writer, wrote in a recent newspaper article in the Kansas City Star:

"The harder your drinking water is, the less is your chance of dying of heart disease or brain stroke.

"Where you live affects longevity. The risk that middle-aged men, 54 to 64· years old, will die prematurely is lowest in the Great Plains states, and highest along the East coats.

"Too little of the element zinc in the body interferes with development, with fertility, and healing of wounds.

"These are some findings from new studies of health, geology and chemistry and medical geography described to the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

"It all has to do with the vital importance of tiny amounts of certain elements, mainly metals, in the human body. Geology and geography get tied in because they all come originally from rocks that determine the composition of soils and waters, and hence the composition of plants and animal flesh that humans consume.

"There are regional differences in the distribution of some of these elements.

"Medical scientists are beginning to track down the health role played by such elements, and how to recognize deficiences or harmful excesses, and to institute treatment.

"Studies here and abroad make it very clear that there is an association between the hardness of water and the death rate from heart disease and stroke, said Dr. H. Mitchell Ferry, Jr., of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

"The harder the water, the lower the death rate, but why this is so is not yet clear.

"Overall death rates among middle-aged men vary widely among regions of the United States, although the reasons are not known, said Herbert I. Sauer and Dr. Frank R. Brand of the University of Missouri, Columbia.

"Detailed surveys are needed to mark regions for deficiencies or excesses of elements that may affect human health, said Harry A. Thourtelot of the U.S. Geological Survey in Denver. The task would not be easy, he said."

What are considered herein as new findings was age old knowledge centuries ago among natural philosophers. Alchemy had provided the answers that would make comparatively easy the "anticipated hard task of needed detailed surveys." It becomes very obvious that "time marches on."

KNOWN CHIEFLY FOR HIS ENGLISH tranlslations of mystical literature his fame is assured if for no other deed performed than this contribution in the mystical, esoteric, literary field. The sum total of his experiances derived thcrefrom, coupled with his affiliation with esoteric bodies, such as the Ortler of the Golden Dawn, etc., found its consumation in his work "Azoth, or The Satr of the East." Long since out of print its contents reveals man's search for the exalted light of wisdom to be found in the purer realms of his consciousness. "Azoth" reveals a most wonderful and sublime attempt to establish such rapport. Its greatness becomes evident as the reader penetrates the clouds of uncertainty and finds the soul's heritage revealed by the author whose poetic language contributes immeasurably to the attuned intellect, but which language might otherwise be called exaggerated by the cursory reader.

Arthur E. Waite made a tremendous contribution to esoteric literature.

Among his valuable translations are Basilius Valentinus' Triumphal Char·iot of Antimony. This

English translation ranks high among students of alchemy because no other work available to the English reader treats the subject as thoroughly.

A. E. Waite was a careful traulslator who made the spirit come alive from seemingly lifeless words.