Find inspiration for a satisfying spiritual life of practice through the combination of contemporary mindfulness meditation and classical Hasidic spirituality.
Examines the work of Carl Jung in relation to Eastern religion, the wisdom teachings of the Sophia, Sufi mysticism, and visionary spirituality *; Reveals the spiritual values underlying the psychoanalytic theories of Carl Jung *; Explores the role of the Gnostic Sophia with respect to Jung's most controversial essay, ';Answer to Job' *; Presents new revelations about Sufi mysticism and its relationship to esoteric Buddhist practices *; Shows how the underlying spiritual traditions of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity mesh with the spiritual teachings of Buddhism Henry Corbin (1903-1978) was one of the most important French philosophers and orientalists of the 20th century.
Carlos Castaneda, der öffentlichkeitsscheue Reisende in anderen Wirklichkeiten, hat sich von der hartnäckigen spanischen Journalistin Carmina Fort bewegen lassen, längere Gespräche mit ihr zu führen, weniger über die Lehren, die in seinen Büchern dargelegt sind, als vielmehr über seine Person, über seine Gefühle, Vorlieben, Verhaltensweisen, über die bisher kaum etwas bekannt war.
Master the fundamentals of spellcraftWritten by noted Wiccan authorities Marian Singer, Trish MacGregor, and Skye Alexander, this collection of spells is perfect for understanding the basics of Wiccan philosophy and ideology.
Connect to the magic of the world around you for healing, empowerment and self-careNature is filled with hidden, elusive energies: the growth spirals of sunflowers, the electromagnetic spectrum of rainbows, the bio-energy of trees and the sound waves of thunder.
As dusk fell on a misty evening in 1521, Martin Luther - hiding from his enemies at Wartburg Castle - found himself seemingly tormented by demons hurling walnuts at his bedroom window.
The first book to explore the history, methods, and thinking behind sacrifice in the growing Santera faith *; Explains the animal sacrifice ceremony in step-by-step detail *; Shares the ancient African sacred stories that reveal the well-thought-out metaphysics and spirituality behind the practice of animal sacrifice *; Chronicles the legal fight all the way to its 1993 U.
*; Offers commentary for each story, revealing its historical context, cultural and esoteric associations, and hidden pagan beliefs *; Explores how the tales transformed over the ages and their origins in Classical Antiquity, the Middle East, and India *; Includes stories never-before-translated from their original Latin and many purposely left in obscurity due to scandalous depictions of popes and other notables The Middle Ages witnessed the blossoming of oral traditions whose echoes can still be found in many legends, fables, and tales today.
'Fascinating' The Times'Blakeian in its singularity' New Statesman'A wonderful adventure' Irish Times'Rich, complex and original' Tom Holland'A crisp, ambitious and thoroughly contemporary introduction' Times Literary SupplementPoet, artist, visionary and author of the unofficial English national anthem 'Jerusalem', William Blake is an archetypal misunderstood genius.
Having initially been considered bourgeois, horror films emerged only under late socialism as the country underwent widespread social, cultural, and economic changes.
Explores how the search for meaning in the post-Soviet era has given rise to a revival of ancient spiritual traditions and a plethora of new movements*; Reveals the survival of ancient Slavic deities, pagan practices, and folk medicine tradition in modern Russia, including the indigenous pre-Christian customs of the Mari people and the shamanic traditions of Siberia*; Examines the precursors to modern spiritual movements in the ';Silver Age' (1880-1920) and discusses the impact of the Russian Revolution on spiritual and esoteric groups*; Offers a deep look at the controversial Book of Veles, branded by some as a forgery and hailed by others as an epic chronicle of the Slavic peopleIn this in-depth look at occult and esoteric traditions in Russia, Christopher McIntosh explores the currents of mysticism, myth, magic, and the spiritual to which the Russian soul has always been attuned.
A concise history of the goddess-like figures who evade both Christian and pagan traditions, from the medieval period to the present day In this riveting account, renowned scholar Ronald Hutton explores the history of deity-like figures in Christian Europe.
Recaptures the magical vitality of the original Orphic Hymns*; Presents literary translations of the teletai that restore important esoteric details and correspondences about the being or deity to which each hymn is addressed*; Includes messages inscribed on golden leaves meant to be passports for the dead as well as a reinvention of a lost hymn to Number that preserves the original mystical intent of the teletai*; Explores the obscure origins and the evolution of the Orpheus myth, revealing a profound influence on countercultures throughout Western historyAs famous Renaissance philosopher Marsilio Ficino wrote, ';No magic is more powerful than that of the Orphic Hymns.
A guide to realizing your highest magical and spiritual potential*; Provides initiatory wisdom and practices structured around the Tree of Life to maximize spiritual powers and creativity*; Presents strategies for self-actualization drawn from transpersonal psychology, spirituality, Gaia-based religions, the Western hermetic tradition, Kabbalah, and other mystical traditions, including the teachings of Franz Bardon*; Offers practices for enhancing connection to one's higher self, exploring dreamtime on the astral plane, dissolving negativity, and developing mental clarityIn initiation, something happens to us.
Using archival material and oral testimony collected during workshops in Nunavut between 1996 and 2008, Frederic Laugrand and Jarich Oosten provide a nuanced look at Inuit religion, offering a strong counter narrative to the idea that traditional Inuit culture declined post-contact.
An initiatory and practical guide to creative alchemy*; Shares hermetic and alchemical techniques for liberating creative expression and looks at the zodiacal and planetary timing of creative operations*; Explains how to work with and transmute alchemical energies for increased levels of insight, intuition, and imaginative expression*; Explores the connections between Surrealism and alchemy, as well as the rich and complicated symbolism of alchemical artIn this initiatory guide to the Hermetic art of alchemy, artist Marlene Seven Bremner reveals how the alchemical opus, the Great Work, offers a practical means for liberating the authentic creator within and attaining gnosis, or true self-knowledge.
Tief verborgen in den majestätischen Höhen des Himalayas liegt Tibet – ein Land, dessen spirituelle Landschaft ebenso vielfältig ist wie seine zerklüfteten Berge und sanften Täler.
This phenomenologically oriented ethnography focuses on experiential aspects of Yanomami shamanism, including shamanistic activities in the context of cultural change.
*; Presents Daffi's writings on unique and unusual experiences from five decades of alchemical and hermetic practice, available for the first time in English*; Offers a view of Daffi's ';Inner Laboratory' and his pioneering investigations into consciousness, past-life regression, Hermetic healing, and divination*; Offers a psychological portrait of Daffi through writings by initiates, artists, and scholars who knew or had firsthand knowledge of the BaronFollowing the path set by renowned alchemist Giuliano Kremmerz, Marco Daffi was one of the most interesting and controversial protagonists of magical Hermeticism in the 20th century, a master initiate who illuminated the more esoteric aspects of Hermetic practice in terms of initiation, gnosis, eros, divination, and consciousness.
