Exploring Taoism and Freemasonry with Chris Earnshaw: From rituals to the secret of the golden flower

In this episode, Dexter Morton chats with Chris Earnshaw about the evolution and secrets of Freemasonry, its ties to Taoism, and the significance of the number 33. They explore the rituals, teachings, and the Chinese influence in Freemasonry, and delve into 'The Secret of The Golden Flower.' We truly hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of Onion Soup. If you’d like to support us, please click the donation link below. Donate to Onion Soup: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WRR2MRTW4W4T2 Our Partner Site: https://chakrawonders.com/ (0:00) Introduction and guest introduction: Chris Earnshaw (1:38) Evolution and secrets of Freemasonry (2:35) Taoism and its relation to Freemasonry (6:18) The three degrees and rituals in Freemasonry (10:42) Similarities between Taoism and Freemasonry in concepts and teachings (16:47) Sponsor: (Insert Sponsor Name) (17:08) Significance of the number 33 and changing focus in Freemasonry (18:53) Documentation linking Taoism and Freemasonry (20:11) The significance of immortality and Chinese influence in Freemasonry (23:50) Introduction to 'The Secret of The Golden Flower' and the two types of Taoism (26:05) Closing remarks and Chris's book recommendation