What is referred to as the Great Lodge of Adepts?
The term Great Lodge of Adepts refers to a collective of highly enlightened spiritual teachers and masters, often associated with various esoteric traditions. According to J.D. Buck in *The Symbolism of Freemasonry or Mystic Masonry and the Greater Mysteries of Antiquity*, these Adepts have existed throughout history, shaping the course of empires and influencing the fate of nations while working towards the progress of humanity and the brotherhood of man. They operate in secrecy, often influencing others without revealing their own identities, and are said to bring help and knowledge to the world when most needed.
Buck states, *“These Adepts, or Masters, have, in every age, constituted the Great Lodge. Whether they congregate beneath vaulted domes, or meet at stated times, no one would be likely to know unless he belonged to the same degree.”* This highlights the elusive nature of their gatherings and the profound impact they have on spiritual and societal evolution.