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A project unique in the world
The International Museum of Freemasonry (IMFM) aims to present Freemasonry from its origins to the present day, as it exists around the world and through its various organizations without being affiliated with any of them.
It will therefore focus on the cultural and universal dimension of this significant tradition.
International Museum
of Freemasonry
Center for Art and Culture
Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that historically emerged in the 18th century in England. It quickly spread to France and then gradually to other neighboring countries. Today, it is present in all countries of the world, with the exception of those not guaranteeing freedom of expression. Throughout its history, its rites and some aspects of its philosophy have evolved, giving rise to an apparent diversity. However, the essential points of this universal brotherhood are still very much alive, constituting a unique example of a common tradition practiced by millions of individuals of different origins and cultures.
Universal Freemasonry
The vision of humanity is a common point among all expressions of Freemasonry. Regardless of a Freemason's beliefs, all consider fraternity to be universal and believe that no distinction or segregation should have a place in our societies. For humanity to live in peace, it is fundamental to recognize that differences among individuals are superficial, cultural, or historical. We are all human beings with the same essential desires in life: to live in peace, to have freedom of expression, to have access to healthy and sufficient food, to be able to receive medical care, to age, and to die with dignity. Freemasonry has always worked to defend these values and sometimes to provide a space for debate, free from the passions of the world.
The principles
The founders
Jean-Louis de Biasi
President
A published author with several of his works translated into multiple languages, Jean-Louis de Biasi is also a yoga and philosophy teacher, the founder of "Mediterranean Yoga," and the Grand Master of the "Confrerie of the True Friends of Castillonnès." He has been a Freemason since 1990.
Patricia Bourin
Vice-President
A published author, mosaic artist, yoga teacher, and co-founder of "Mediterranean Yoga" and the "Confrerie of the True Friends of Castillonnès," Patricia has been involved in Freemasonry since 2002.
Les fondateurs
Un tel projet naît d'une vision de l'humain et de ses possibilités que l'idéal maçonnique incarne si bien.
C'est cette vision qui guide ces fondateurs.
Président
Jean-Louis de Biasi
Auteur publié en plusieurs langues notamment en anglais, conférencier, il enseigne la philosophie, la spiritualité et diverses formes de yoga. Initié franc-maçon en 1990, il est actuellement membre de la GLUA. Avant de rejoindre la maçonnerie canadienne et américaine, il a été à l’origine de la réactivation de la maçonnerie égyptienne au sein du GODF. Il est spécialisé dans les traditions anciennes et rituels à travers le monde. Il a reçu tous les degrés de la Franc-maçonnerie égyptienne, écossaise et autres divers hauts degrés. Il a aussi reçu les 32 degrés du rite écossais américain à Washington DC et l'Arche royale au Canada.
Vice-Présidente
Patricia Bourin
Patricia est née et a grandi à Paris. Elle a d’abord été formée en France comme experte en gemmologie et a travaillé plusieurs années dans le domaine. Cela lui confère une expertise dans la nature des pierres précieuses et des cristaux.
Elle travailla plus tard comme assistante chirurgicale pendant de nombreuses années, développant son empathie et sa compréhension de l’être humain.
Artiste mosaïste, elle débuta son parcours maçonnique en 2002 continuant le chemin de son père. Elle a co-écrit un livre avec son mari intitulé ”Mysteries of the Aura” publié en 2023 par Llewellyn Publications, USA.
The project of this museum is not the emanation of a specific lodge, organization, or country. Nor is it the reflection of a single rite.
This museum will be that of world Freemasonry. The goal is to show the richness of this tradition in the diversity of its history and rites. It will be a place celebrating universality in which each country, each Masonic organization can present its origins, the rites it practices, its characteristics, and its future. By extension, the country itself will be presented.
This museum aims to be the place where the most important as well as the rarest rites can be displayed and explained in a simple and understandable way, through visuals and objects.
Diversity and unity
