Velo77 wrote:Hi Brethren,
I'm thoroughly enjoying my Masonic journey thus far, but since being raised I feel the overwhelming need to find out more about the more esoteric or philosophical side of the Craft (and beyond).
Other than studying on my own, would I be right in thinking that the SRIA might be an option to explore these areas?
S&F
Nick
The SRIA is not a Masonic Order and has no connection with the Craft, except that its membership comes from Craft Masons. Papers can be on practically any subject but normally not on Craft Freemasonry.
If you wish to study the esoteric side of Craft Freemasonry, then Lodges such as The Lodge of Living Stones No. 4957 would seem likely to suit. That Lodge is in Leeds but there are similar ones in other areas. If, as you imply, you have only recently been raised, it might be a bit early for you but the books by W L Wilmshurst, A E Waite and J S M Ward would be almost compulsory reading. They are often regarded as hard going but rewarding to those who wish to journey along that path. Not everyone's choice and many consider them to be cranks! Flick though some of their books first, to see if it's what you want.