Download or read book Ancient Egyptian Mysticism and Its Relevance Today written by John Van Auken and published by A.R.E. Press (Association of Research & Enlightenment). This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth look at the myth and mysticism of ancient Egypt and relevant insights from the Edgar Cayce readings. The author explores the secrets of the Great Pyramid and the hidden mysteries of the Egyptian Book of the Dead. He recounts the story of Ra Ta and the events that, Cayce said, led to the building of the pyramid as a place of initiation. Illustrated with 50 full-color, photographs.

Download or read book Ancient Egyptian Mysticism and Its Relevance Today s Seeker written by John Van Auken and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Egyptian Mystics written by Moustafa Gadalla and published by Moustafa Gadalla. This book was released on 2016-12-02 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Egyptian alchemy and Sufism, with a coherent explanation of fundamentals and practices. This book explains how Ancient Egypt is the origin of alchemy and present-day Sufism, and how the mystics of Egypt camouflage their practices with a thin layer of Islam. The book also explains the progression of the mystical Way towards enlightenment, with a coherent explanation of its fundamentals and practices. It shows the correspondence between the Ancient Egyptian calendar of events and the cosmic cycles of the universe. This Expanded Edition of the book is divided into four parts containing a total of 13 chapters and five appendices. Part I: The Hidden Treasure consists of two chapters: Chapter 1: Egyptian Mysticism and Islamized Sufism will cover the differences between dogmatic and mystical routes and how ancient Egypt is the source of Sufism and alchemy. Chapter 2: The Treasure Within will cover the limitations of humans' organ of perceptions and how to find realities with such limitations. Part II: Transformation From Dust To Gold consists of five chapters—3 through 7: Chapter 3: The Alchemist Way will cover the source of alchemy as being Ancient Egypt; and the progression along the alchemist way; and the role of a guide in the process. Chapter 4: The Purification Process will cover both outer and inner purifications through the process of living in the world. Chapter 5: Basic Practices will cover general practices by the Egyptian mystics to increase their awareness of the real world. Chapter 6: The Way to Revelations will cover the methods by which a mystical aspirant can find knowledge through revelations. Chapter 7: The Heavenly Helpers will cover the role and duty of those who attained super natural powers, to help others on earth. Part III: The Public Visitation Fairs has four chapters—chapters 8 through 11: Chapter 8: The Cyclical Renewal Festivals will cover the importance of holding and participating in annual festivals. Chapter 9: Samples of Ancient-Present Festivals will cover about a dozen annual ancient egyptian festivals and how many of them are very familiar and being observed throughout the western world. Chapter 10: The Egyptian Spirited Fairs (Mouleds) will cover the main elements of a typical festival Chapter 11: Egyptian Themes of Saint's Nick Traditional Festivities will cover a comparison between the commonly known Saint Nick's Christmas traditions with a typical Ancient Egyptian festival of a folk-saint. Part IV: Come One Come All has two chapters—12 through 13. Chapter 12: Fellowship Formations covers the general structure and practices to form/participate in a mystical fellowship. Chapter 13: Auset (Isis)—The Model Philosopher covers the principles and practices of Sufism as found in the Ancient Egyptian allegory of Isis and Osiris. The contents of the five appendices are self evident from each's title, as follows: Appendix A: Miscellaneous Sufi Terms and Their Ancient Egyptian Roots Appendix B: Sleeping With the Enemy (Surviving Islam) Appendix C: Zikr—The Ecstatic Practice Appendix D: Reaching the Hearts and Minds (Effective Communication) Appendix E: The Egyptian vs. The Latin Calendar.

Download or read book Ancient Egypt in the Modern Imagination written by Eleanor Dobson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Egypt has always been a source of fascination to writers, artists and architects in the West. This book is the first study to address representations of Ancient Egypt in the modern imagination, breaking down conventional disciplinary boundaries between fields such as History, Classics, Art History, Fashion, Film, Archaeology, Egyptology, and Literature to further a nuanced understanding of ancient Egypt in cultures stretching from the eighteenth century to the present day, emphasising how some of the various meanings of ancient Egypt to modern people have traversed time and media. Divided into three themes, the chapters scrutinise different aspects of the use of ancient Egypt in a variety of media, looking in particular at the ways in which Egyptology as a discipline has influenced representations of Egypt, ancient Egypt's associations with death and mysticism, as well as connections between ancient Egypt and gendered power. The diversity of this study aims to emphasise both the multiplicity and the patterning of popular responses to ancient Egypt, as well as the longevity of this phenomenon and its relevance today.

Download or read book The Sacred Tradition in Ancient Egypt written by Rosemary Clark and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2000 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Egyptologist who reads Egyptian hieroglyphics firsthand examines the esoteric tradition of Egypt in remarkable detail, exploring the dimensions of the language, cosmology, and temple life to show that a sacred mandate--the transformation of the human condition into its original cosmic substance--formed the foundation of Egypt's endeavors and still has great relevance today.

Download or read book Egyptian Mystics Seekers of The Way written by Moustafa Gadalla and published by Moustafa Gadalla. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Egyptian alchemy and Sufism, with a coherent explanation of fundamentals and practices. This book explains how Ancient Egypt is the origin of alchemy and present-day Sufism, and how the mystics of Egypt camouflage their practices with a thin layer of Islam. The book also explains the progression of the mystical Way towards enlightenment, with a coherent explanation of its fundamentals and practices. It shows the correspondence between the Ancient Egyptian calendar of events and the cosmic cycles of the universe. This Expanded Version of the book is divided into four parts containing a total of 13 chapters and five appendices. Part I: The Hidden Treasure consists of two chapters: Chapter 1: Egyptian Mysticism and Islamized Sufism will cover the differences between dogmatic and mystical routes and how ancient Egypt is the source of Sufism and alchemy. Chapter 2: The Treasure Within will cover the limitations of humans' organ of perceptions and how to find realities with such limitations. Part II: Transformation From Dust To Gold consists of five chapters-3 through 7: Chapter 3: The Alchemist Way will cover the source of alchemy as being Ancient Egypt; and the progression along the alchemist way; and the role of a guide in the process. Chapter 4: The Purification Process will cover both outer and inner purifications through the process of living in the world. Chapter 5: Basic Practices will cover general practices by the Egyptian mystics to increase their awareness of the real world. Chapter 6: The Way to Revelations will cover the methods by which a mystical aspirant can find knowledge through revelations. Chapter 7: The Heavenly Helpers will cover the role and duty of those who attained super natural powers, to help others on earth. Part III: The Public Visitation Fairs has four chapters-chapters 8 through 11: Chapter 8: The Cyclical Renewal Festivals will cover the importance of holding and participating in annual festivals. Chapter 9: Samples of Ancient-Present Festivals will cover about a dozen annual ancient egyptian festivals and how many of them are very familiar and being observed throughout the western world. Chapter 10: The Egyptian Spirited Fairs (Mouleds) will cover the main elements of a typical festival Chapter 11: Egyptian Themes of Saint's Nick Traditional Festivities will cover a comparison between the commonly known Saint Nick's Christmas traditions with a typical Ancient Egyptian festival of a folk-saint. Part IV: Come One Come All has two chapters-12 through 13. Chapter 12: Fellowship Formations covers the general structure and practices to form/participate in a mystical fellowship. Chapter 13: Auset (Isis)-The Model Philosopher covers the principles and practices of Sufism as found in the Ancient Egyptian allegory of Isis and Osiris. The contents of the five appendices are self evident from each's title, as follows: Appendix A: Miscellaneous Sufi Terms and Their Ancient Egyptian Roots Appendix B: Sleeping With the Enemy (Surviving Islam) Appendix C: Zikr-The Ecstatic Practice Appendix D: Reaching the Hearts and Minds (Effective Communication) Appendix E: The Egyptian vs. The Latin Calendar.

Download or read book Religion in Ancient Egypt written by John Baines and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lectures given at a symposium held in 1987, sponsored by Fordham University.

Download or read book The Goddess and the Ancient Egyptian Mysteries written by Muata Ashby and published by Sema Institute. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 22. AFRICAN RELIGION VOLUME 5: THE GODDESS AND THE EGYPTIAN MYSTERIESTHE PATH OF THE GODDESS THE GODDESS PATH The Secret Forms of the Goddess and the Rituals of Resurrection The Supreme Being may be worshipped as father or as mother. Ushet Rekhat or Mother Worship, is the spiritual process of worshipping the Divine in the form of the Divine Goddess. It celebrates the most important forms of the Goddess including Nathor, Maat, Aset, Arat, Amentet and Hathor and explores their mystical meaning as well as the rising of Sirius, the star of Aset (Aset) and the new birth of Hor (Heru). The end of the year is a time of reckoning, reflection and engendering a new or renewed positive movement toward attaining spiritual Enlightenment. The Mother Worship devotional meditation ritual, performed on five days during the month of December and on New Year's Eve, is based on the Ushet Rekhit. During the ceremony, the cosmic forces, symbolized by Sirius - and the constellation of Orion ---, are harnessed through the understanding and devotional attitude of the participant. This propitiation draws the light of wisdom and health to all those who share in the ritual, leading to prosperity and wisdom.

Download or read book Egypt and India written by Muata Ashby and published by Cruzian Mystic Books. This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EGYPT AND INDIA (AFRICAN ORIGINS BOOK 3 PART 3) African Origins of Eastern Civilization, Religion, Yoga Mysticism and Philosophy- THis volume details the connection between Ancient Egypt and India and the development of Indian religion and shows documented evidences of the existence of the teachings that became known as Yoga, Hinduism and Buddhism existed previously in Ancient Africa. The questions of the history of Ancient Egypt, and the latest archeological evidences showing civilization and culture in Ancient Egypt and its spread to other countries, has intrigued many scholars as well as mystics over the years. Also, the possibility that Ancient Egyptian Priests and Priestesses migrated to Greece, India and other countries to carry on the traditions of the Ancient Egyptian Mysteries, has been speculated over the years as well. In chapter 1 of the book Egyptian Yoga The Philosophy of Enlightenment, 1995, I first introduced the deepest comparison between Ancient Egypt and India that had been brought forth up to that time. Now, in the year 2001 this new book, THE AFRICAN ORIGINS OF CIVILIZATION, MYSTICAL RELIGION AND YOGA PHILOSOPHY, more fully explores the motifs, symbols and philosophical correlations between Ancient Egyptian and Indian mysticism and clearly shows not only that Ancient Egypt and India were connected culturally but also spiritually. How does this knowledge help the spiritual aspirant? This discovery has great importance for the Yogis and mystics who follow the philosophy of Ancient Egypt and the mysticism of India. It means that India has a longer history and heritage than was previously understood. It shows that the mysteries of Ancient Egypt were essentially a yoga tradition which did not die but rather developed into the modern day systems of Yoga technology of India. It further shows that African culture developed Yoga Mysticism earlier than any other civilization in history. All of this expands our understanding of the unity of culture and the deep legacy of Yoga, which stretches into the distant past, beyond the Indus Valley civilization, the earliest known high culture in India as well as the Vedic tradition of Aryan culture. Therefore, Yoga culture and mysticism is the oldest known tradition of spiritual development and Indian mysticism is an extension of the Ancient Egyptian mysticism. By understanding the legacy which Ancient Egypt gave to India the mysticism of India is better understood and by comprehending the heritage of Indian Yoga, which is rooted in Ancient Egypt the Mysticism of Ancient Egypt is also better understood. This expanded understanding allows us to prove the underlying kinship of humanity, through the common symbols, motifs and philosophies which are not disparate and confusing teachings but in reality expressions of the same study of truth through metaphysics and mystical realization of Self.

Download or read book Esoteric Egypt written by J. S. Gordon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-01-30 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of the 100,000-year-old spiritual science of ancient Egypt • Examines the metaphysical structure of our universe as seen by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Celts, showing that each is based on the same central concepts from time immemorial • Reveals that the ancient Egyptians believed in reincarnation and a spiritual evolutionary process • Explains the connections between the movements of Orion and Sirius and the story of Osiris and Isis, the importance of the Pleiades and circumpolar stars to the Egyptians, and the fundamental unity of the Egyptian pantheon • Investigates the people who colonized greater Egypt 100,000 years ago, descendants of the Atlanteans In Esoteric Egypt, J. S. Gordon reveals how the sacred science and wisdom tradition of ancient Egypt--the Land of Khem--stems from an advanced prehistoric worldwide civilization. Examining the metaphysical structure of our universe as seen by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Celts, he shows that each tradition is merely a variation on the central concepts of the precession of the equinoxes and the obliquity of the ecliptic pole. He explores the connections between the cyclical movements of Orion and Sirius and the story of Osiris and Isis, the importance of the Pleiades and the circumpolar stars, and the ancient tradition of man as a divine being “born from the substance of the stars.” He investigates the people who colonized greater Egypt 100,000 years ago, the progenitors of ancient Egyptian civilization descended from the 4th- and 5th-Root Race Atlanteans. Gordon explores the magical and esoteric meanings behind Egyptian sacred ritual and temple art, drawing parallels to the Mystery School process of initiation. Explaining the fundamental unity of the Egyptian pantheon and the structure of the after-death state, he shows that the Egyptians clearly believed in reincarnation and a spiritual evolutionary process. Revealing the ancient sacred science of the Land of Khem, teachings passed down from the earliest times, he examines the psychospiritual nature of the human being and the function of our spiritual identity and our souls.

Download or read book The Veil of Thoth written by M L Ruscscak and published by . This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing "The Veil of Thoth: Exploring the Esoteric Wisdom of Ancient Egypt for Modern Spirituality" - a captivating journey into the depths of ancient Egyptian mysticism and its profound relevance in contemporary spiritual practices. Delve into the enigmatic world of Thoth, the Egyptian god of wisdom, as this insightful book unravels the veiled secrets of esoteric teachings from the land of the pharaohs. Drawing on rich historical and mythological sources, it takes you on a transformative exploration of the hidden wisdom encoded within the rituals, symbols, and beliefs of ancient Egypt. Through meticulous research and thoughtful analysis, "The Veil of Thoth" unveils the profound spiritual principles that guided the lives of the ancient Egyptians. From the mysteries of cosmic order to the sacred cycles of life and death, this book reveals how the timeless wisdom of the Egyptians can illuminate our modern understanding of ourselves and the universe. With compelling narratives and practical insights, the author guides you through the rituals, meditations, and symbolisms used by the ancient Egyptians to connect with divine forces and cultivate personal growth. Learn to decode the hidden meanings behind sacred hieroglyphs, harness the power of Egyptian rituals for personal transformation, and embrace the enduring wisdom of this ancient civilization. "The Veil of Thoth" is a captivating blend of scholarship and spiritual exploration, inviting readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and mystical enlightenment. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a curious seeker, this book offers a gateway to a deeper understanding of the esoteric teachings of ancient Egypt and their profound relevance in our modern world. Unlock the secrets of the past and awaken the dormant wisdom within you as you embark on a transformative odyssey through the veiled realms of ancient Egypt. "The Veil of Thoth" is your key to unlocking the esoteric mysteries and igniting the flame of spiritual enlightenment in your own life.

Download or read book The Kemetic Tree of Life Ancient Egyptian Metaphysics and Cosmology for Higher Consciousness written by Muata Ashby and published by . This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ashby explains the Tree of Life metaphysical teachings, disciplines, and techniques from the hieroglyphic texts.

Download or read book Shamanic Wisdom in the Pyramid Texts written by Jeremy Naydler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004-12-09 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A radical reinterpretation of the Pyramid Texts as shamanic mystical wisdom rather than funerary rituals • Reveals the mystical nature of Egyptian civilization denied by orthodox Egyptologists • Examines the similarity between the pharaoh’s afterlife voyage and shamanic journeying • Shows shamanism to be the foundation of the Egyptian mystical tradition To the Greek philosophers and other peoples of the ancient world, Egypt was regarded as the home of a profound mystical wisdom. While there are many today who still share that view, the consensus of most Egyptologists is that no evidence exists that Egypt possessed any mystical tradition whatsoever. Jeremy Naydler’s radical reinterpretation of the Pyramid Texts--the earliest body of religious literature to have survived from ancient Egypt--places these documents into the ritual context in which they belong. Until now, the Pyramid Texts have been viewed primarily as royal funerary texts that were used in the liturgy of the dead pharaoh or to aid him in his afterlife journey. This emphasis on funerary interpretation has served only to externalize what were actually experiences of the living, not the dead, king. In order to understand the character and significance of the extreme psychological states the pharaoh experienced--states often involving perilous encounters with alternate realities--we need to approach them as spiritual and religious phenomena that reveal the extraordinary possibilities of human consciousness. It is the shamanic spiritual tradition, argues Naydler, that is the undercurrent of the Pyramid Texts and that holds the key to understanding both the true nature of these experiences and the basis of ancient Egyptian mysticism.

Download or read book Egyptian Religion and Mysteries written by Earle de Motte and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-02-21 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Subjects covered in these pages include: Egyptian Spirituality The Akhenaten Heresy and Its Impact on Religion and Mystical Thought Creation Mythology of the Four Centres The Soul and Its Journey in Egyptian Metaphysical Thought Secrets of the Book of the Dead The Nature of the Human Being Ra's Journey through the Underworld and Its Initiatory Significance Egyptian Mysteries as the Prototype of Ancient Mystery Schools Shamans, Hierophants, and the Initiatory Process Wisdom of the Egyptian Sages, from Ancient Egypt to the Hermetic Mystics of Alexandria The Heart as the Spiritual Self and Monitor of Morality in Human Behaviour KIRKUS REVIEW: A collection of insights into the esoteric meanings of ancient Egyptian religious and spiritual practices. This extraordinary book, the product of extensive research by author and Rosicrucian lecturer de Motte (The Grail Quest, 2003), is ideal for readers who want to go beyond ancient Egypt's pyramids, artifacts and mummies. Here, in highly readable form, the author presents the broad outlines of the ancient Egyptian spiritual belief system-from the founding cosmology of a watery, amorphous pre-creation mass to the rise of Ra, Osiris, Isis, Horus and Seth, and on to the highly developed use of symbols as keys to mystic truths, comprehended only by a chosen few. Why do ancient Egyptian renderings of human figures have bird heads? The book gives the answer: They depict, among other things, the soul in flight, freed from an earthly cage and able to access other realms of reality. The book also explains how the scarab, an insect that stores balls of dung to feed its offspring, is intimately linked to the mighty sun god Ra, who must successfully pass through the underworld each night. One of the book's main themes is the notion that, in every age, there's a body of secret knowledge about life, death and the afterlife known only to initiates and never preached or recorded. That knowledge is passed on exclusively by word of mouth over the millennia, lest it fall into the hands of those who would abuse it. In the Egyptian model, the priestly class served this function in so-called "mystery schools" with elaborate pageantry. Although de Motte's prose is highly readable, some readers may find this a difficult book to absorb. The author presents a very large amount of information here, and readers not well-acquainted with his topic may find it necessary to re-read it to keep from getting lost. Only bona fide Egyptologists can render scholarly judgment on de Motte's dazzling pages, but neophytes will appreciate the author's liberal citation of experts, even when he doesn't agree with them. An impressive work that brings light to a mysterious ancient culture.

Download or read book Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead written by Muata Ashby and published by . This book was released on 2000-10-01 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I Know myself, I know myself, I am One With God -From the Pert Em Heru "The Ru Pert em Heru" or "Ancient Egyptian Book of The Dead," or "Book of Coming Forth By Day" as it is more popularly known, has fascinated the world since the successful translation of Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic scripture over 150 years ago. The astonishing writings in it reveal that the Ancient Egyptians believed in life after death and in an ultimate destiny to discover the Divine. The elegance and aesthetic beauty of the hieroglyphic text itself has inspired many see it as an art form in and of itself. But is there more to it than that? Did the Ancient Egyptian wisdom contain more than just aphorisms and hopes of eternal life beyond death? In this volume Dr. Muata Ashby, the author of over 25 books on Ancient Egyptian Yoga Philosophy has produced a new translation of the original texts which uncovers a mystical teaching underlying the sayings and rituals instituted by the Ancient Egyptian Sages and Saints. "Once the philosophy of Ancient Egypt is understood as a mystical tradition instead of as a religion or primitive mythology, it reveals its secrets which if practiced today will lead anyone to discover the glory of spiritual self-discovery. The Pert em Heru is in every way comparable to the Indian Upanishads or the Tibetan Book of the Dead."  $28.95 ISBN# 1-884564-28-3 Size: 81/2" X

Download or read book The Veil of Thoth written by M. L. Ruscsak and published by . This book was released on 2023-06-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing "The Veil of Thoth: Exploring the Esoteric Wisdom of Ancient Egypt for Modern Spirituality" - a captivating journey into the depths of ancient Egyptian mysticism and its profound relevance in contemporary spiritual practices. Delve into the enigmatic world of Thoth, the Egyptian god of wisdom, as this insightful book unravels the veiled secrets of esoteric teachings from the land of the pharaohs. Drawing on rich historical and mythological sources, it takes you on a transformative exploration of the hidden wisdom encoded within the rituals, symbols, and beliefs of ancient Egypt. Through meticulous research and thoughtful analysis, "The Veil of Thoth" unveils the profound spiritual principles that guided the lives of the ancient Egyptians. From the mysteries of cosmic order to the sacred cycles of life and death, this book reveals how the timeless wisdom of the Egyptians can illuminate our modern understanding of ourselves and the universe. With compelling narratives and practical insights, the author guides you through the rituals, meditations, and symbolisms used by the ancient Egyptians to connect with divine forces and cultivate personal growth. Learn to decode the hidden meanings behind sacred hieroglyphs, harness the power of Egyptian rituals for personal transformation, and embrace the enduring wisdom of this ancient civilization. "The Veil of Thoth" is a captivating blend of scholarship and spiritual exploration, inviting readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and mystical enlightenment. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a curious seeker, this book offers a gateway to a deeper understanding of the esoteric teachings of ancient Egypt and their profound relevance in our modern world. Unlock the secrets of the past and awaken the dormant wisdom within you as you embark on a transformative odyssey through the veiled realms of ancient Egypt. "The Veil of Thoth" is your key to unlocking the esoteric mysteries and igniting the flame of spiritual enlightenment in your own life.

Download or read book Theurgia written by Iamblichos and published by Literary Licensing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Is A New Release Of The Original 1911 Edition.