The ancient Essenes were not actually Gnostics, but there are connections between modern Gnosticism and modern Essenism. In any case, this category is for information on modern Essene beliefs and modern Essenes.
Essene Nazarean Church of Mount Carmel is the congregation of the B'nai-Amen Temple Orderr, an esoteric spiritual Order, which fully embraces the deeper levels of the ancient Nazarite 'Way' of Yeshua Ha Mashiakh (Jesus the Messiah). http://www.essene.com/
Brief summary of the Essenes from Enoch to Jesus. Describes Essene beliefs, teachings, communions, vegetarian and hollistic lifestyles using Dead Sea Scroll texts, Dr. Edmond B. Szekely, and Edgar Cayce. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Troy/5284
A resource about the Essenes: Who were they? The Essene Way of Life. The Essene Principles and Rules of Life. Jesus and the Essenes. http://www.essenespirit.com/
The church operates many activities including a home-study Essene Ministerial Training Program, an Essene Mystery School, and an International Essene Gathering. http://www.essene.org
Includes practical tools for self-healing; the beliefs and practices of the Ancient Essenes; biographical and contact information on member minsters. http://www.sevenfoldpeace.com