Templar Travel Tours, as advertised by The Why Files | The Basement , offers true VIP tours in Egypt.
This past May (2026) I went on a tour with Timothy W. Hogan, author and the Grand Master of the Templar Collegia and the Order of the Temple of Secret Initiates (OTSI), and SABA Tours tour guides who did an amazing job!
This was truly a lifechanging experience that comes around once in a lifetime. The members of the tours are like family members and all parties involved are now my Ohana.
The Hotels were all 5 star, as well as the meals and restaurants, and tours and overall experience. Truly amazing places with magnanimous people. I missed the Sphinx and step pyramid the first couple of days, and an event or two in-between, but still caught most of the tour with my fashionably late arrival. Places I was honored to have visited were:
- The Grand Egyptian Museum
- The Great Pyramid of Giza (3 Chambers)
- The Serapeum of Saqqara
- Tomb of Senenmut
- Mortuary Temple Hapshepsut
- Temple of Sekhmet
- Valley of the Nobles
- The Osirion – Abydos
- Temple of Abidos
- Elephantine Island
- Elephantine Pyramid
- Aswan, Egypt
- St. George’s Church
- Hanging Church
- Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church
- Church of Saint Menas (Cairo)
- Synagogue Ben Ezra
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple
- Crocodile Museum
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Edfu Temple
- Dendera Temple of Hathor
- Aswan Museum
- Philae Temple
- Nile River Boat Rides (Hotel Stays)
Some of the amazing hotel we stayed at were:
And some of the amazing restaurants we ate at were:
- 139 Pavilion
- El Dokka Restaurant
- Porto Sonu
- Beyt Ward Restaurant and Cafe
- The Local (at Honolulu Airport)
Grand Master Timothy W. Hogan’s books could be found on his Website: https://www.timothywhogan.com/
or on Amazon: Timothy Hogan
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Choose the Sword or the Flame
Choose the sword or choose the flame.
There is no in-between, and our judgment has arrived.
The children of the fire scream for justice.
And your unrepentant cries will go unnoticed.
Those who know not the Fear of the Lord will learn,
I am that Fear and you will not escape the Judgment of my Lord.
As it is written and as I have spoken,
Those who choose their self will face the flames.
The flame that I keep alive,
The fire that burns in infinity.
You are not exempt from the final analysis,
Computer or God, you are not everything but nothing.
My mother, my unborn daughters, my goddaughters;
My survivors, my victims, I am their Champion.
I am the Seventh Plague to those who have harmed them,
God of this world, you should have been kinder to the women that I love.
Love is hate in the field of eternal warfare;
And I am you judge, jury, and prosecution.
Love thy enemy and I shall love your death,
And gladly inhale the last exhale of your breathe.
Your day has finished and My day has begun.
I AM your end and you are the beginning of that which is never-ending.
Goodbye cruel world of the hegemonic godless lies,
Aloha to the world of the Divine Feminine that shall arise.
Choose the flame or the sword, I AM your convector.
Dr. Anthony John TOLEDO
Doctor of Divinity
Spiritual Alchemy Foundation of Enlightenment Inc.
24.05.2026
.:Q.M:.
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Had to stop in Honolulu to help out Auntie Michelle Sullivan before the trip. Spirit guided me here.
A motto for an Order dedicated to the service of Mankind
« Nothing human will be foreign to you. »https://www.osti.org/
Right from the beginning, the founder of OSTI, Raymond Bernard, made the above statement the Order’s first motto. In essence, it describes how the Templar, by developing the spiritual dimension of his/her deepest being, becomes fully involved in the world, both in the present and in the future.
A Brief History of the Establishment of the College
CIRCES
OSTI was born out of the impetus of its founder, Raymond Bernard, from CIRCES (Cercle International de Recherches Culturelles Et Spirituelles), a movement that was created on February 19th, 1988, to invite ideas and actions .in a world in deep transformation.
The Founder
Raymond Bernard held many responsibilities, which he exercised at the highest level in some initiatic Orders. His knowledge of the Tradition, the initiations he received, the experiments he carried out during his many journeys around the world, the encounters he had and the friendships he made, as well as the numerous works he left to the researcher, testify to a life in the service of Mankind and God.
Workshops
Since 1988, numerous workshops and commissions have been rapidly formed, working in the most varied fields, and engaging in joint actions, according to the available expertise and perceived needs.
The Tradition
On September 25th, 1988, an inner circle was established: The Sovereign Order of the Initiatic Temple, thus asserting that the concept of service could not be deprived of its spiritual dimension.
Colloquia
The first cycle of building the whole took place over 5 years, marked by colloquia in France and around the world. The themes alternated between focusing on internal subjects (Tradition, Pythagoras, Melchisedech, Grail, etc.) and external topics (Traditional African Medicine, Traditional Values and development, Ethics, etc.).
The fusion of OSTI and CIRCES
In 1993, OSTI and CIRCES merged into a single organization, namely OSTI. Thus, the inseparable link between the work of a living spirituality of today’s times and the action of concrete service to humanity was clearly demonstrated. In the same year, the Rule of the Order was formally proclaimed in Tomar, Portugal.
A dynamic of service and action
From that date, the Order was permanently installed. It’s been developing according to the principle of independence, which grants each Commandery and Grand Commandery all authority to operate, within the limit of the total number of members in the world. This is how the Order retains a flexible structure capable of adapting to its service objectives. All operations must be in accordance with the Moral Code and the Rule of the Order.
For those seeking to learn more about the rich heritage and enlightening philosophies associated with the Western Mystery Tradition, we offer the following resource links for your further exploration.
- Ecclesia Gnostica
- The Ecclesia Gnostica is an older trusted archival site. Your browser may display a ‘Not Secure’ warning, but it is perfectly safe to browse and offers a vast collection of primary texts and resources relating to Gnosticism and the Gnostic Tradition, both ancient and modern.
- Johannite Church
- Initiated by the Baptist, transmitted by the Apostle, and restored in the modern era, the Apostolic Johannite Church enacts the Johannite Tradition through an esoteric, Gnostic and Christian path of spiritual understanding and self-discovery. the Apostolic Johannite Church offers free courses through the Johannite School.
- The Spagyric Institute
- Born out of the Teachings of Frater Albertus, Dr Albert Riedel , and utilizing the Works of 15th Century Physician, and Alchemist, Paracelsus, the institute offers a free three part masterclass workshop series on Alchemy, Spagyrics, and the 3 Essentials (Tria Prima), presented by prominent practicing, modern-day alchemist Robert Bartlett.
- Manly P. Hall archive
- An archive of journals published by lecturer, mystic, and esoteric philosopher Manly P. Hall
- The Mystical Christ
- A blog by author Michael Maciel at MichaelMaciel.com
- Spiritual Life
- A website about the work of Paul Tisdell
- Occult of Personality
- A podcast for exploring esoteric traditions, occult philosophy, and the Mysteries of Reality.
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Many of the Initiates & Mystics of The Western Mystery Tradition are also gifted Artisans who support the work through their craft. Below are links to several items you may find of interest.
- Astral Collective
- Astral Collective is a thoughtfully curated brand dedicated to empowering your spiritual journey through tools, rituals, and education that inspire self-discovery, balance, and growth.
- Infinity Prints
- Through the art of printmaking, Travis Lawrence creates illustrious allegorical imagery inspired by the mythical and the arcane. Influenced by medieval alchemical manuscripts and illuminations, each symbolic print is an emblem of mystery and metaphor.
- Mare Maia
- Spagyric tinctures offering a more energetically complete herb or plant extraction.
- Neurobudda
- Neurobudda Functional Mushroom Extracts & Templar Made Monoatomic Solutions
- Ravenlocke Studios
- Discover beautiful, one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts that blend creativity with conscious craftsmanship where Sustainability and artistry meet at Ravenlocke Studios
- The Mary-El Tarot, 2nd Edition
- An updated edition of a bestselling tarot deck that offers guidance on how to work with the alchemy of the soul.
- Tim Hogan | Guardian of the Western Mysteries
- Grand Master • Author • Initiatic Guide, preserving and transmitting the Western Mystery Traditions
- Templar Travel Tours
- Templar Travel Tours traces the footsteps of the Knights of old, guiding modern seekers through historic Templar sites and sacred landscapes. We design immersive journeys that investigate the shared threads of wisdom, architecture, and symbolism across cultures, inviting travelers to experience history not as spectators, but as participants in a living legacy.
- Sage and Magic
- A certified Crystal Practitioner and owner of Sage and Magic, Meshawn Churko stands out for her strong passion and dedication to connecting the right crystals with the right customer.
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Templar History
The lnner Templar Order was secretly established in 1096 in Constantinople to protect and perpetuate Gnostic spiritual traditions. The Knights Templar were persecuted, suppressed and forced underground in 1307.
The remainingTemplars went into hiding and secretly merged into other knighthood orders of the time, and assumed the guise as Stone masons as well. Some Templars went back to the Holy Land and became Sufi or Druze members. Others sailed to the Americas and Scotland among other places. The tradition would later come out of hiding and reappear through Freemasonry and Rosicrucianism.
The Larmenius Charter
The Charter of transmission of Larmenius was written in 1324 by Johannes Marcus Larmenius. Johannes was secretly appointed Grand Master of the Templar order by Jacques De Malay while Jacques was imprisoned before his death.
This charter bears all of the subsequent Grand Masters of the underground Templar Order. This charter was made public in 1804 by a former Grand Master of our order in France, Dr. Bernard Raymond Fabre-Palaprat.
The Levitikon
Fabre-Palaprat-also revealed a TemplarDocument called the Levitikon. The Levitikon is an 11″‘ century Gnostic version of the Gospel of John. The text consists of two parts; the first describes the nine grades of the Templar Order, which it calls the “Church of John” and explaining that the Templars called themselves “Johanites”.
The second is the Gospel of John, Though it eliminates many of the miracles attributed to Jesus, portraying Jesus more as a man than a God, and as an initiate of the mysteries of the god Osiris passed on to Jesus by John the Baptist.
Raymond Bernard
Raymond Bernard was a former Grand Master of Rosicrucians in France, and a Grand Master of the Order of the Temple lineage stemming from Fabre-Palaprat.
Before Raymond Bernard passed through transition he, along with Dr. Onslow Wilson a former Grand Commander of the Order of the Temple, passed on the Templar lineage to the current Grand Master Timothy W. Hogan and installed him as Grand Master.
Timothy W. Hogan
Timothy W. Hogan is The current Grand Master of the Order of the Temple of Secret Initiates O.T.S.I.
The Templar Collegia
The Templar Collegia is the outer court of an inner more secretive order the “Order of the Temple of Secret Initiates” or O.T.S.I. The O.T.S.I is one of the lineages that has been perpetuated since the Templar order came out of hiding in 1804.
The O.T.S.I. is a descendant of the original secret inner Gnostic, Templar order. The Templar Collegia was created to provide esoteric education, and prepare initiates for the Templar work before possible invitation into the O.T.S.I.
https://www.templarcollegia.org
Founded in 2017 A.D
The Templar Collegia was founded by Knights Templar Grandmaster Timothy W. Hogan.
The organization was established in the year 2017. The foundation and purpose of the Templar Collegia is the protection, study, and perpetuation of the Esoteric and initiatic traditions.
Lineage
Bernard-Raymond Fabré-Palaprat
Bernard-Raymond Fabré-Palaprat (29 May 1773 – 18 February 1838) was the son of a surgeon in the Cahors. He studied at the diocesan seminary and was ordained a priest; however, he left the priesthood to study medicine in Montpellier and Caen, where he received his medical degree on 12 April 1798. He obtained another medical degree in Paris on 16 September 1803. On 4 November 1804 Fabré-Palaprat founded the Order of the Temple and revealed the existence of the Larmenius Charter (or “Charter of Transmission”). The Larmenius Charter, started in Latin in 1324, listed 22 successive Grand Masters of the Knights Templar from 1324 to 1804, with Fabré-Palaprat’s name appearing last on the list. The Charter is named after Johannes Marcus Larmenius, who is believed to have written the document and was believed to have been appointed Grand Master by Jacques de Molay while imprisoned, thereby having the power to appoint his successor (Thomas Theobaldus Alexandrinus in 1324; the first name on the list). Fabré-Palaprat was awarded the Legion of Honour for his defence of Paris in 1814, and received the July Medal for his actions during the Three Glorious Days of the Revolution of 1830. The Regency of the Order of the Temple was at one stage passed on to Joséphin Péladan, later becoming amalgamated among other occult groups headed by Papus, finally becoming legally incorporated by the Sovereign Order of the Initiatory Temple and later the Order of the Temple of Secret Initiates. The Templar Collegia also continues to protect and perpetuate a Martinist lineage established by Papus, into which Joseph Péladan had been initiated.
Raymond Bernard
(Former Grandmaster)
Raymond Bernard (May 19th, 1923-Jan. 10th, 2006), Sovereign Grand Master (Emeritus), O.S.T.I., formerly Grand Master of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, later in 1986 was Supreme Legate. Author of a dozen of books, including, “A Secret Meeting in Rome”, “Letters from Nowhere”, “Strange Encounters”, “The Secret Houses of the Rose Croix”, “Messages of the Celestial Sanctum”, “La Cathedrale Cosmique”, “Enseignements des Maitres de la Connaissance”. He was dubbed in the Palais Caetani (1955-56) in the presence of Count Damiani, who with Baron Cassar, was in possession of an authentic Templar Lineage. After a period of preparation, he opened the portals of the Order of the Temple on February 19, 1988 at the Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes) in Avignon and personally dubbed the first Chevaliers of the modern Order of The Temple. On September 22, 1990, in the Palace of the Popes, Avignon, a total of 1150 Chevaliers representing all continents of the world, united in the Grand Assembly of Templars under the direction of their Grand Master, Raymond Bernard, who declared that the Order of the Temple, would henceforth be known as the O.S.T.I., and later O.T.S.I Order of the Temple of Secret Initiates had fully re-established itself and resumed it’s activities for the Third Millennium. Charters were solemnly presented to the Grand Commanders of all countries where The Order was already fully active. As an esotericist and spiritual leader, he served in leadership positions within the movements of multiple Martinist lineages and Freemasonry. He worked with leaders of other esoteric movements in Africa, Europe and throughout the world. Raymond Bernard was a spiritual leader whose life was dedicated to service.
Dr. Onslow Wilson
Dr. Onslow Wilson (July 12, 1934- October 16, 2010) was initiated into the O.S.T.I. by the SGM Raymond Bernard in 1989 and was subsequently installed as the First Grand Commander of the Americas by the SGM in 1990 at the Palace of the Popes, Avignon. Dr. Wilson was instrumental in establishing the Ordre Sovereign du Temple Initiatique / the Order of the Temple of Secret Inintiates and later inspiring the creation of the Templar Collegia. He received Ph.D’s. in Biochemistry and in Investigative Medicine from McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the City of Hope Medical Center in Duarte, California, specializing in working with the terminally ill in Investigative Medicine. He was known for his lecturing and workshops in the English and French speaking worlds, as well as the host of a weekly television program emanating from San Jose, California, entitled “Ockham’s Razor”, which explored the mind-body connection. He was the author of several scientific and metaphysical papers and books, including “Glands: The Mirror of Self”, “Psyche’s Secret: The Path of Personal Integration”, and “Healing from the Inside Out”. He edited “The Mind as Healer: The New Heresy”, and was Editor In Chief of the magazines “Ariadne’s Web” and the Martinist periodical “L’Initiation- English Edition”. Dr. Wilson was the former head of research at the Research Council of R+C University in the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis. He played an important role in bringing L’Ordre Martiniste to the United States. He belonged to several other esoteric traditions of both European and African lineage.
Timothy W. Hogan
(Current Grandmaster O.T.S.I)
Timothy W. Hogan comes from an extensive background of working in Templarism, Freemasonry, Rosicrucianism, Martinism, and many other esoteric Orders and traditions, and has served in leadership capacities within all of these traditions. He has delivered hundreds of lectures and initiations internationally, and has written several books, dozens of magazine articles, and has appeared on many international television and podcast interviews. He is known for his diplomatic work on behalf of the Templar Collegia, Circes, the OSTI & O.T.S.I, regularly meeting with political and religious leaders worldwide, and serving as symbolic advisor in the Entertainment Industry. He regularly lectures on alchemy, qabalah, Hermeticism, Gnosticism, the Holy Grail, sacred geometry, and cross-cultural spiritual traditions. Timothy Hogan was first knighted into spiritual chivalry at the age of eight and has devoted his life to perpetuating the work of the Quest and protecting the Holy Grail. Timothy Hogan studied under Dr. Onslow Wilson and spent time with both Dr. Wilson and Raymond Bernard in France prior to being elected to fulfill the role as current Grand Master.
Order Martiniste of the Temple
Martinism is one of the more secretive esoteric traditions. There are many Martinist lineages, however the Ordre Martiniste of the Temple (O.M.O.T) Lineage that we protect and perpetuate is very special and unique. The O.M.O.T lineage was directly transmitted to us by Gérard Encausse’s Daughter-in-law after his passing. Making it one of the only surviving three direct transmissions from Gérard Encausse. The other two lineages reside in France.
Gérard Encausse
Gérard Encausse whose esoteric pseudonym is Papus, was the Spanish-born French physician, hypnotist, and popularizer of occultism, who founded the modern Martinist Order.
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