Download or read book The Road to Initiation written by Martinus and published by Martinus Institute. This book was released on 1957 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Path of Initiation written by Alphonse Goettmann and published by Theosis Books. This book was released on 2009-11-17 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The reader will find in this book the clearest expression of the teachings of Karlfried Graf Durckheim. This book is a bestseller in Europe and has been translated into several languages. Durckheim is especially important to our times because he focuses on the individual's experience of the transcendent rather than traditional teachings on the subject of spiritual development. Yet his wisdom is informed by the best in Christian spiritual teachings (especially Meister Eckhart and the early Fathers), Zen Buddhism (he spend eight years with masters in Japan), and in humanistic psychology. In some ways, he may be called the father of transpersonal psychology. Anyone searching for authentic awakening or encounter with the divine will find pratical and life-changing insights in this book. Regardless of the reader's background, this book goes to the heart of the matter: each person's pragmatic experience of higher consciousness.
Download or read book The Seven Initiations on the Spiritual Path written by Michael Mirdad and published by New Leaf Distribution. This book was released on with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Path of Initiation I and II written by Lucille Cedercrans and published by Wisdom Impressions. This book was released on 2004-08 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You are seekers, all of you, seeking Truth as man has sought Truth throughout all of his many experiences. That seeking has been the basic cause of all your experiences, regardless of their nature. The so-called good and the bad have been the result of man's great desire to know. The vague, indescribable restlessness within, which drives man from one experience to the other, is his demand for Truth. And what is the Truth that man seeks? His own Identity. The realization that he is a Son of God, a Conscious Soul Incarnate. "Down through the ages, a man here and there has found that Truth has established, once and for all, the fact of his own Divinity, and out of a selfless love for his brothers has tried to bring this Truth to all men. Today, the demand to know has risen from the sub-consciousness of the race, and humanity has a whole is conscious of this demand as the great need which must be fulfilled. The spark of aspiration is being fanned into flame, and as world conditions become more critical, that flame can be seen to burn more brightly. As human aspiration surmounts the greed of the separated self, the demand of humanity for Truth will become so powerful as to bring it forth, ad man will be free: "Know the Truth and it shall make you Free." -- The Path of Initiation, pp. 47-48
Download or read book The Path of Initiation written by J. S. Gordon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details the process of spiritual initiation from aspirant to the highest Adept • Explains the characteristics of each stage of initiation, including the associated psychological issues that need to be faced to move to the next stage • Explores the long history of the Mystery traditions from ancient Egypt, Babylonia, and India to the modern Theosophy of Blavatsky and Bailey • Reveals how the Brotherhood of Spiritual Adepts is increasing global tensions to prepare humanity for the Age of Aquarius and spiritual revelation As the precessional cycle transits from Pisces to Aquarius, great shifts in spiritual evolution are on the horizon--not for all of humanity as many in the New Age movement have generously hypothesized but for those who have undertaken the necessary spiritual preparation and initiatory work. Drawing from his deep immersion in the Mystery traditions of both East and West, author J. S. Gordon investigates the initiatic path from ancient times to modern day, detailing the step-by-step process of initiation and the sequence from spiritual aspirant to the highest Adeptship. He explains the natural logic and characteristics of each stage of initiation, including the associated problems and psychological issues that need to be faced in order to move forward to the next stage. He shows how humanity is naturally inclined to spiritual evolution and the development of higher consciousness. We are part of the overall evolutionary process of Nature, a system guided by the most highly evolved Adepts and extending beyond Earth to the entire kosmos. Exploring the long history of the Mystery schools beginning with ancient Egypt, Babylonia, and India, Gordon examines the sacred metaphors and allegories of esoteric philosophy, metaphysics, occult science, and the Science of the Seven Rays as well as the Adept-inspired theosophical works of H. P. Blavatsky and A. A. Bailey. He looks at the Adept Hierarchy of the Great White Himalayan Brotherhood and considers in detail two much-discussed mysteries: The Jesus-as-Christ mystery and the Maitreya-Buddha mystery. Revealing how advancement--spiritual, scientific, and cultural--erupts out of tension, he explains how the Adepts have been increasing local and global tensions to prepare humanity for the Age of Aquarius, thereby creating the ideal preconditions for spiritual evolution and an eventual restoration of the Mysteries in our own modern era.
Download or read book The Path of the Soul written by White Eagle and published by Conran Octopus. This book was released on 1959 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Rough and Rugged Road Personal Reflections on Initiation written by Bobby John Richard, Jr. and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within the religious and spiritual traditions of the world lies a mystery; a Tradition which has been transmitted from Initiate to Initiate since time immemorial. The keys of this Tradition can point the true seeker towards a Path that leads to self discovery, enlightenment and a deeper understanding of humanity's interconnectedness. The Rough and Rugged Road is a personal and experiential examination of this path.
Download or read book The Path of Initiation written by Alfred Percy Sinnett and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Way of Initiation written by Rudolf Steiner and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-24 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this practical age and because of the many various claims of the day, it is but natural that people, who hear of transcendentalism should at once ask the question: "How may we for ourselves know the truth of such statements?" Indeed, it is noticeable, as a characteristic of the majority, that they will accept nothing on faith, or mere "authority," but wish rather to rely entirely upon their own judgment. Therefore, when a mystic undertakes to explain something of the superphysical nature of man, and of the destiny of the human soul and spirit before birth and after death, he is at once confronted with that fundamental demand. Such doctrine, they seem to think is important only when you have shown them the way by which they may convince themselves of its truth. The highest degree in Occultism, of which it is possible to speak in a book for general readers, is Initiation. One cannot give public information concerning all that lies beyond, though the way to it can always be found by one who has previously pressed forward and penetrated the lower secrets and mysteries. The knowledge and power which are conferred upon a man through Initiation could not be obtained in any other manner except in some far distant future, after many incarnations, on quite another road and in quite another form. He who is initiated to-day experiences something which he would otherwise have to experience at a much later period and under quite different circumstances. It is right that a person should learn only so much of the secrets of nature as correspond to his own degree of development, and for this reason alone do obstacles bar his way to complete knowledge and power. People should not be trusted with the use of fire-arms until they have had enough experience to make it certain that they will not use them mischievously or without care. If a person, without the necessary preparation, were initiated to-day, he would still lack those experiences which, in the normal course of his development, would come to him in the future during other incarnations and would then bring with them the corresponding secrets. CONTENTS. The Personality of Rudolf Steiner and His Development I. The Superphysical World and Its Gnosis II. How to Attain Knowledge of the Higher Worlds III. The Path of Discipleship IV. Probation V. Enlightenment VI. Initiation VII. The Higher Education of the Soul VIII. The Conditions of Discipleship List of Occult and Kindred Books
Download or read book The Way of Initiation written by Rudolph Steiner and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a common belief that is held by many students of the occult and the esoteric, that initiation is the beginning of one's spiritual path. The traditional definitions and etymology of the word "initiation" would certainly seem to support such a belief. It is interesting to note, therefore, that Rudolf Steiner saw initiation as occupying a much later stage of spiritual development. In Steiner's view, initiation exemplified the culmination of a period of spiritual work and was the reward of tireless discipleship. This is contrary to today's commonly held notions of initiation and presents a much more rigorous view of the work required to attain to the knowledge of higher worlds. In Steiner's work, The Way of Initiation, spiritual life is said to begin as a commitment to discipleship. Discipleship is not merely service to external authority but is comprised of and requires intense physical, mental and emotional discipline. These two words, "disciple" and "discipline," are inexorably intertwined as one depends entirely upon the other. If you are interested in learning more about the process and workings of "Initiation," this book is for you.
Download or read book No BS Spiritual Growth written by Lincoln Welles and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The title says it all a no-nonsense approach with practical techniques to unfold your spiritual potential. This manual is simple to read yet profound. More than theory, it is filled with proven, practical tips and actions that achieve results. While based on universal principles used by advanced initiates, this is a fresh new way to help you achieve progress on the spiritual path propelling you from student to initiate. The adventure begins with cutting through illusion by dissecting a variety of contemporary topics and perspectives. At the core of this working manual is a series of simple exercises and actions to affect personal transmutation and transform consciousness. The foundation of personal development is transmutation the raising of lower misqualified and unbalanced energies into their pure state of existence. With this process, we purify our bodies, release consciousness, and invoke spiritual energies. Then there is the building of the conscious connection to the higher self. The end result is to unfold your spiritual potential. The goal of growth is to become potent servers in support of the plan for earth. The meaning of esoteric service is revealed, and development of your personal plan and mission is outlined. The path of initiation is described as a progressive process to develop power and authority for service to the greater good. Characteristics of initiates include purity of motive, synthesizing the pairs of opposites, being the observer, wielding divine justice, and others. A special section on how use of decrees, utilization of the power of the spoken word to invoke and evoke higher energy is described. Potent decrees including the Great Invocation are provided for your use. While simple in outline, the techniques offered are potent. This is not for everyone. It is designed for advanced life streams who are ready to make rapid progress on the path and contribute to manifesting the next age and help the earth complete the initiation it is undergoing.
Download or read book THE HIDDEN PATH BEHIND INITIATION written by NICK FARRELL and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-11-02 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the late 18th century two prominent German esoteric masons wrote a fantasy about an Ancient Egyptian Magical Order called the Crata Repoa. It was influential in the development of many masonic and esoteric groups through-out the 18th and 19th centuries and its influence can be indirectly seen on modern groups such as the Order of the Golden Dawn, the Ordo Templi Orientis and even modern Wicca. As the knowledge of Egyptian history developed, Crata has become disregarded by those who had taken it literally and it has been largely ignored. What Nick Farrell sets out in this book is that Crata Ropea was an example of an esoteric allegory written by two adepts to explain the path of initiation and goal posts to other esoteric experts. Once you have broken the symbolic code behind the book you can see advice, guidance and direction for various points of your esoteric life.
Download or read book The Synthesis of Self and Soul written by Matthew Thomas Baker and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Letters of Guidance and Teaching on the Path of Initiation and Ascension written by Joshua David Stone and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-05 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Letters of Guidance and Teaching On the Path of Initiation and Ascension" is a most wonderful book. By the grace of God and the Masters I receive thousands of letters and e-mails from people all over the world who have read my books and have written me heartfelt letters seeking Spiritual guidance, teaching and individual and relationship counseling! This book is a wonderful collection of Spiritual and psychological teachings on every subject under the sun. It is also a most incredible Spiritual counseling book. You will read how I help people to solve the most in-depth Spiritual challenges in this most easy to understand, practical and integrated style! These letters of teaching are priceless Spiritual jewels which you will want to read over and over again! Spiritually electrifying reading!
Download or read book Initiation and Its Results written by Rudolf Steiner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-09-17 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Initiation and Its Results: A Sequel to the Way of Initiation On the other hand, there is a large number of people, deeply interested in the subject, who were under the impression that there is only the one occultism whose home is in the East, and who now eagerly welcome a teach ing, sprung from a Western source, which shows them that they need not go beyond Eu rope in their search either for genuine occult knowledge, or for teachers competent to in struct those willing to fulfill the conditions necessary for the safe treading of the narrow Path leading up to the feet of the One Ini tiator. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Rules for Spiritual Initiation written by Zachary F. Lansdowne and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zachary Lansdowne, author of earlier books on the Ageless Wisdom, reveals the esoteric significance of fourteen symbolic rules that were originally published by Alice A. Bailey. He shows that the symbols in each rule have both an outer and inner meaning. The outer meaning describes an objective in character building, and the inner meaning describes a stage in the process of meditation. The initial sequence of seven rules provides elementary instructions for the path of probation, leading to the first spiritual initiation, and the next sequence provides advanced instructions for the path of discipleship, leading to the second and third initiations. Lansdowne also discusses the close relationship between these rules and the typology of the seven rays. The end result is an easy-to-understand guidebook to the various stages of the spiritual path.
Download or read book Lords of Light written by W. E. Butler and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1990-12 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The last public work of W.E. Butler before his death in 1978, this series of talks offers a fascinating, personal, and accessible course of training in the Western Mystery Schools by one of the world's great occultists. With humility, humor, and conviction, Butler conveys an extensive knowledge of the occult mysteries, including ritual and ceremonial magic, the awakening of the kundalini energy, and the path of the regeneration of the personality and the relinquishing of false ego through control of one's mental and emotional reactions."--back cover.
