Frequently Asked Questions
People write to Amado from all over the world, and on a wide variety of subjects. Many of their questions though are concerned with the same basic topics. To answer them, Amado has ended up writing Liber Alba, a book - now grown to 400 questions and answers - that is free to download.
The following just begin to elaborate on the most common topics of inquiry:
- What is Occultism? What is The Old Religion?
- What does Amado teach?
- How does he teach?
- What do students learn?
- Who are his students?
What is Occultism? What is The Old Religion?
Occultism, which should also be known as The Old Religion, is the first religion we had when we first became conscious and developed the ability to communicate. Since a large amount of history of occultism was never written down, not much is known about its origins other than some study of early Mediterranean and eastern cultures. Some of the most significant aspects of occult doctrine stem from the mystery religions of the Mediterranean.
In Europe the old religion can to be termed Occultism because it literally became hidden due to persecution from the growing newer religion called Christianity. Originally there was no name for this religion because none was necessary. With the advent of the new religion, it became known as the old religion.
What does Amado teach?
Amado's teachings retain all the essential truths contained in his father's work, but he differs markedly in his emphasis. He has no time at all for the heavy Egyptian overtones or the allusions to the Hebrew alphabet. Amado strips aside the exotic veils that his father himself told him were just window-dressing for the Truth.
A force exists in the universe that our ancient ancestors were aware of, before they estranged themselves from Nature. This revelation lay at the heart of the Mystery Religions of Ancient Greece, and Amado traces an unbroken line of descent from then to the modern day.
He relies more on rational explanation rather than on the kind of mystifying claptrap seen in Hollywood films. This means that he is heartily disliked by those who enjoy pompous theatricality and he has been emotionally condemned by many established occult organisations. Perhaps he deserves such treatment since he condemns them as "exploitative museum keepers".
How does he teach?
Amado does not tell his students what to believe, nor does he tell them what they wish to hear. His principle is this: when an individual is spiritually sick, concentrate on a cure ... not on feeding that sickness. So instead of always providing students with what they ask for, he analyses their condition and gives them what he thinks they really need. The patient can tell us how he is feeling, but he is not qualified either to diagnose or treat.
This may sound arrogant, and insofar as Masters are backed by the mandate of the gods, it is. An Occult Master has authority, power, knowledge and the necessary personal skills to teach others. He relies on your co-operation and he works in your best interests, but though you know what pleases you, you do not know what truth is, so he doesn't necessarily seek approval or applause.
What do students learn?
Rituals, mumbo-jumbo and practical magic are all kept to a bare minimum at the outset. This is partly because they are so eye-catching and distracting, but also because, like performing surgery, it is dangerous to dabble without knowing what you are about. Consequently, like students at university who enrol for a course in philosophy, people do sometimes ask what on earth is going on.
The prime objective initially is to realise your true potential, become again the person you were always meant to be. This often means breaking bad habits, shedding beliefs that had been accepted as truth, and questioning standard attitudes. A newcomer concentrates on sorting out every aspect of his life - love, career, life style - usually with excellent outcomes for one's health and well-being.
Who are his students?
They come from all walks of life, backgrounds and levels of education. This site was produced by some of Amado's students but there is no ?church' or organisation. We do not worry about numbers of members, membership fees or our political power.
Students of Amado pay no fees whatsoever. There are no hidden charges either and no subscriptions, dues, tithes or any form of regular payment. True, a certain amount of helpful teaching material is available at virtually cost price, but none of this is essential and no one is obliged to purchase it.
In fact, Amado accepts only that number of students that he can deal with himself, in person. He feels that he is meant to meet certain individuals; they and he are guided towards each other. When people contact him, asking to be his students, then he will advise them to look elsewhere if that is what he thinks is best for them. This happens more often than you might imagine. He does not see himself as being everybody's master. He can only help the ones who really need what he can supply.