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Including a textually long but spiritually endless journey toward
insan al-kamil the perfect human this fourth volume approaches
Sufism through the middle way, an approach that revives the legacy
of the Prophet Muhammad. With an awareness of the social realities
of the 21st century, concepts such as tranquility, the truth of
divinity, life beyond the physical realm, the preserved tablet, the
glorified attributes, and the beautiful names are delicately
explained.
Volume Two of the spiritual classic by the man who taught John Paul
II theology at the Angelicum in Rome
"Revelations of Divine Love" is a text of Julian of Norwich's dream
visions that she had when she was near death. Then, after being
miraculously healed, Julian of Norwich dedicated the rest of her
life to writing her series of sixteen visions for all to read and
understand. During her life, Norwich had suffered through three
different bouts of the Black Death. Julian of Norwich remained
optimistic in her faith, though; she denied that the plagues were
God's punishment on the wicked. Instead, she believed that God was
incapable of punishment. In her eyes, every person was worthy of
God's salvation, and Hell was not a place of banishment and
torture. She thought that God's true intentions of Hell were yet to
be discovered. In "Revelations of Divine Love," Julian of Norwich
extrapolates on her beliefs and describes the visions she received
about the Passion of the Christ as well as the Virgin Mary. In
addition to being a truly inspiring work, it is also hailed as the
first book written in English by a woman. Regardless if it is read
for its historical significance or its religious message,
"Revelations of Divine Love" is a truly inspiring text of Christian
Mysticism.
THE GAYAN OF HAZRAT INAYAT KHAN is one of the three most important
works of inspiration for Inayati Sufis; the others being the Vadan
and Nirtan. This edition of the Gayan: The Song of Divinity has
been edited and adapted from the original for clarity in modern
English, numbered and reformatted for ease of use, and made gender
inclusive for modern readers.
A free open access ebook is available upon publication. Learn more
at www.luminosoa.org. There is a vast body of imaginal literature
in Bengali that introduces fictional Sufi saints into the complex
mythological world of Hindu gods and goddesses. Dating to the
sixteenth century, the stories-pir katha-are still widely read and
performed today. The events that play out rival the fabulations of
the Arabian Nights, which has led them to be dismissed as
simplistic folktales, yet the work of these stories is profound:
they provide fascinating insight into how Islam habituated itself
into the cultural life of the Bangla-speaking world. In Witness to
Marvels, Tony K. Stewart unearths the dazzling tales of Sufi saints
to signal a bold new perspective on the subtle ways Islam assumed
its distinctive form in Bengal.
2012 Reprint of Original Three Volume s First Published from
1905-1907. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced
with Optical Recognition Software. This is a collection of
Crowley's early esoteric writings and poetry and comprise the first
collected edition of his writings. Aleister Crowley, born Edward
Alexander Crowley, and also known as both Frater Perdurabo and The
Great Beast, was an influential English occultist, mystic,
ceremonial magician, poet and mountaineer, who was responsible for
founding the religious philosophy of Thelema. In his role as the
founder of the Thelemite philosophy, he came to see himself as the
prophet who was entrusted with informing humanity that it was
entering the new Aeon of Horus in the early 20th century. Born into
a wealthy upper class family, as a young man he became an
influential member of the esoteric Hermetic Order of the Golden
Dawn after befriending the order's leader, Samuel Liddell MacGregor
Mathers. Subsequently believing that he was being contacted by his
Holy Guardian Angel, an entity known as Aiwass, while staying in
Egypt in 1904, he "received" a text known as 'The Book of the Law'
from what he believed was a divine source, and around which he
would come to develop his new philosophy of Thelema. He would go on
to found his own occult society and eventually rose to become a
leader of Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.), before founding a
religious commune in Cefalu known as the Abbey of Thelema, which he
led from 1920 through till 1923. After abandoning the Abbey amid
widespread opposition, Crowley returned to Britain, where he
continued to promote Thelema until his death. Crowley has remained
an influential figure and is widely thought of as the most
influential occultist of all time. Includes: Volume 1. Aceldama.
The tale of Archais. Songs of the spirit. The poem. Jephithah.
Mysteries. Jezebel, and other tragic poems. An appeal to the
American republic. The fatal force. The mother's tragedy. The
temple of the holy ghost. Carmen Saeculare. Tannhauser. Epilogue.
Appendix. -- Volume 2. Oracles. Alice: An adultery. The Argonauts.
Ahab and other poems. The God-eater. The sword of song. Ambrosii
magi hortus rosarum. The three characteristics. An essay on
ontology. Science and Buddhism. The excluede middle; or, the
sceptic refuted. Time. Epilogue. Volume 3. The star and the garter.
Rosa mundi, and other love-songs. The Sire de Maletroit's door.
Gargoyles. Rodin in rime. Orpheus. Epilogue and dedication.
Appendix A. Bibliographical note. Appendix B. Index of first lines.
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The Kabbalah Unveiled
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Christian Knorr Von Rosenroth; Translated by Samuel Liddell Mathers MacGregor
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Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers was a polyglot; among the
languages he had studied were English, French, Latin, Greek,
Hebrew, Gaelic and Coptic, though he had a greater command of some
languages than of others. His translations of such books as The
Book of Abramelin (14thC.), Christian Knorr von Rosenroth's The
Kabbalah Unveiled (1684), Key of Solomon, The Lesser Key of Solomon
are his most well known translations. Christian Knorr von Rosenroth
(July 15/16, 1636 - May 4, 1689) was a German Hebraist born at
Alt-Raudten, in Silesia. After having completed his studies in the
universities of Wittenberg and Leipzig, he traveled through
Holland, France, and England. On his return he devoted himself to
the study of Oriental languages, especially Hebrew, the rudiments
of which he had acquired while abroad. Later he became a diligent
student of the Kabbalah, in which he believed to find proofs of the
doctrines of Christianity. In his opinion the Adam Kadmon of the
cabalists is Jesus, and the three highest sefirot represent the
Trinity. Rosenroth intended to make a Latin translation of the
Zohar and the Ti unim, and he published as preliminary studies the
first two volumes of his Kabbala Denudata, sive Doctrina Hebr orum
Transcendentalis et Metaphysica Atque Theologia (Sulzbach,
1677-78). They contain a cabalistic nomenclature, the Idra Rabbah
and Idra Zu a and the Sifra di- eni'uta, cabalistic essays of
Naphtali Herz ben Jacob Elhanan.
This classic book, first published in 1978, shows some of the
beginnings of the spiritual work of David Spangler while
co-director of the Findhorn Community and shortly thereafter. It
contains a new preface and one new chapter written in 2012. May it
be a blessing to you.
Goetic Demons New Theories on Demonic Magick by Lucien Rofocale
Everyone seems to think they know about demons, from either a
Judeo-Christian point of view or from watching movie with evil
creatures in them from The Prophecy movies to Charmed, but once you
actually become truly interested in learning about them from a
academic curiosity you find out then how little you know as I did.
Lucien Rofocale's exploration into demonology, especially the
Goetic demons is one such volume needed in any Gnostic or occultist
library as is Necromancy: the forbidden Art, also from Dark Moon
Press. The history of demonology, the stories of the Bibles King
Solomon, and how to work with demons is covered here as well as a
useful listing of both Goetic and Sumerian demons if you wish to
follow up on the subject in more depth. Tread cautiously my reader,
for you are about to be amazed, educated and enthralled as you turn
these pages. Goetic Demons covers brief but highly fascinating
topics such as: Revisioning the Goetia The Roots of Demonology King
Solomon Angels and Demons The Goetic Tradition Working with the
Demons What Answers the Call The Goetic Demons and Sumerian Demons
2011 Reprint of 1911 Edition. Arthur Edward Waite (1857-1942) was a
scholarly mystic who wrote extensively on occult and esoteric
matters, and was the co-creator of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck. As
his biographer, R.A. Gilbert described him, "Waite's name has
survived because he was the first to attempt a systematic study of
the history of western occultism - viewed as a spiritual tradition
rather than as aspects of proto-science or as the pathology of
religion." "The Book of Ceremonial Magic" is the second edition of
a work which in its first edition was titled, more provocatively,
"The Book of Black Magic and of Pacts." It is an attempt to
synthesize the procedures of all of the famous Grimoires. It draws
on the "Key of Solomon," the "Grimorium Verum," the apocryphal
Fourth Book of Cornelius Agrippa, and many others, including the
famous "Black Pullet," or "Poulet Noir." The result is an
unparalleled look at the details of ceremonial magic.
The 'Pistis Sophia' is arguably the most important Gnostic document
we possess. Dated as early as the second century AD, this Coptic
manuscript was found in Egypt and, until the discovery of the Nag
Hammadi Library, constituted the major source of unbiased knowledge
on the Gnostic faith. This ancient text relates that Jesus remained
in the world for a further eleven years after his resurrection, and
taught his disciples the secret doctrine of initiation, in
obedience to the Divine Will, which instructed Him to reveal the
highest mysteries of salvation to humanity. The book is remarkable
for its deeply mystical teaching, its description of the spiritual
hierarchies, its belief in reincarnation, and the comprehensive
account it gives of the ascent and descent of the human soul. It is
an extraordinarily comprehensive body of doctrine and, among a host
of other insights, grants us a new perspective on Baptism, the
Psalms, the role of women in the church, and the basic teachings of
the New Testament.
It's All in the Name explains the concept of Lexigrams and the
uncanny magic they can unfold for self-knowledge. The author begins
by introducing simple words and taking the reader on a journey that
shows how much we can find the truth we are searching for is
contained within the words we use every day. After offering a few
rules to guide the Lexigram process (and suggesting times to break
those rules), she explains the interconnections among Lexigrams,
astrology, and numerology. Sharita Star goes on to show how many of
the Lexigrams that can be derived from names and titles relate to
the very astrological and numerical guidance that governs them,
providing historical evidence to show how this dynamic works. To do
so, she offers references to zodiacal Sun signs and the Chaldean
understanding of numerology. Moreover, Sharita provides numerous
case studies of well-know individuals, past and present. It's All
in the Name is a valuable tool for exploring the profound inner
meanings of names and everyday words and for deepening one's
intuitive capacity.
The Shekinah is the manifestation of the Wisdom Goddess of the
Kabbalah, the Old Testament and Merkavah Mysticism. She encompasses
the primordial light of creation, the wisdom of the serpent and the
inspiration of the dove. She is the beauty of the lily and the
embodiment of the Tree of Life. She is also the World soul,
heavenly glory, mother of angels, inspiration for prophecy, and
source of souls, as well as being the Shabbat Bride and the wife of
God. In The Cosmic Shekinah the authors present a concise history
of the different influences of earlier wisdom goddesses on the
development of the Shekinah. These goddesses include the Sumerian
Inanna, the Egyptian Ma'at, the Greco-Egyptian Isis, the Semitic
Anat and Astarte and the Canaanite Asherah. They show that from
these ancient sources the unnamed Wisdom Goddess and wife of God
portrayed in the Old Testament and early Jewish wisdom literature
arose. It is this unnamed Wisdom Goddess who would subsequently
become the source for the development of the Shekinah as well as
the Gnostic Sophia. The influence of the feminine divine as the
Shekinah has continued to find expression, with the Virgin Mary and
the Holy Spirit of Christianity and the Sakina of Islam all being
shaped by the enduring influence of the Wisdom Goddess. Through
tracing her roles, myths and functions the authors show that in
addition to her resurgence, the Wisdom Goddess has always been
present throughout history, even when she has been suppressed and
disguised by deliberate exclusion and mistranslation. Drawing on
numerous sources including medieval Kabbalistic works, Hekhalot
texts of Merkavah Mysticism, ancient literature such as the
Egyptian, Sumerian and Ugaritic myths, the Old Testament, Gnostic
texts and recent finds in Biblical archaeology, The Cosmic Shekinah
draws attention back to the light of divine feminine wisdom.
"The Book of Zohar" (The Book of Radiance) is an ageless source of
wisdom and the basis for all Kabbalistic literature. Since its
appearance nearly 2,000 years ago, it has been the primary, and
often only, source used by Kabbalists. For centuries, Kabbalah was
hidden from the public, which was considered not yet ready to
receive it. However, our generation has been designated by
Kabbalists as the first generation that is ready to grasp the
concepts in The Zohar. Now, we can put these principles into
practice in our lives. Written in a unique and metaphorical
language, "The Zohar" enriches our understanding of reality and
expands our worldview. However, this text should not be read in an
ordinary fashion. We should patiently and repeatedly read and think
about each sentence as we try to penetrate the authors feelings. We
should read it slowly and try to extract the nuances of the text.
Although the text deals with one subject only --how to relate to
the Creator --it approaches it from different angles. This allows
each of us to find the particular phrase or word that will carry us
into the depths of this profound and timeless wisdom.
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The Sufilive Series, Vol 1
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Shaykh Muhammad Nazim Haqqani; Compiled by Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani; Commentary by Shaykh Abdallah Daghestani
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This unprecedented series is based on hundreds of transcripts of
spiritual discourses of Shaykh Muhammad Nazim al-Haqqani, 40th Sufi
master of the renowned Naqshbandi Golden Chain, which originates
with Prophet Muhammad, may the peace and blessing of God upon him.
Respected for his moderate interpretation of traditional Islamic
teachings, for sixty years Shaykh Nazim has been instrumental in
spreading spiritual awareness to millions. Seekers around the world
eagerly log on to witness his daily live broadcast on Sufilive.com,
hoping to absorb his divinely inspired guidance on issues that
impact all humanity. A testament to their popularity, these
discourses are translated live into fifteen languages.
The writings in this book emerged from the heart of Shaykh Muhammad
Hisham Kabbani after spending fifty days in a seclusion prescribed
by his guiding master in the Sufi Path, Shaykh Muhammad Nazim
al-Haqqani. During the course of his time, isolated in a small room
in Damascus, Shaykh Hisham underwent incredible experiences, which
he then shared in talks given to his students after the pre-dawn
prayers each morning in Ramadan, 2005. In assigning the duty of
seclusion to Shaykh Hisham, his master, Shaykh Nazim al-Haqqani
said: "The people have reached their limits of carrying hardship
from the overwhelming extent of oppression and darkness. The
intensity of the hardship required in order to invoke God to bring
about the appearance of the expected Savior has just been reached.
"Therefore, every night in the last third before dawn, Shaykh
Hisham will be in the station of intimate discourse with his Lord.
After completing the special recitations and praise on the Prophet,
he has been assigned and with which he will be busy 24 hours, every
night, at the most favorable time for the Lord's acceptance of
supplication, Shaykh Hisham should request the Lord to send a
Saviour-King to mankind, a king who is seeking God's Way. His
supplication in this manner and in this state will be so effective,
it will be like 124,000 saints engaged in supplication for forty
days without cease. "They are asking the Lord of servants to send
them a king. That is why we are sending Shaykh Hisham Effendi, whom
we know very well. Other saints we do not know. "For this purpose
he must not enter into any other activity. He must be present,
spiritually with the Prophet and ask, "Oh Prophet of Mercy Ask your
Lord to send us a Saviour-King on the Way of the Lord." And we are
looking to see the results. He must ask this only; it is the
summary and distillation of the forty days seclusion and its
ultimate purpose is consultation with the Prophet, upon whom be
peace and blessings."
'Your soul each moment struggles hard with death - Think of your
faith as though it's your last breath. Your life is like a purse,
and night and day Are counters of gold coins you've put away' Rumi
is the greatest mystic poet to have written in Persian, and the
Masnavi is his masterpiece. Divided into six books and consisting
of some 26,000 verses, the poem was designed to convey a message of
divine love and unity to the disciples of Rumi's Sufi order, known
today as the Whirling Dervishes. Like the earlier books, Book Three
interweaves amusing stories with homilies to instruct pupils in
mystical knowledge. It has a special focus on epistemology,
illustrated with narratives that involve the consumption of food.
This is the first ever verse translation of Book Three of the
Masnavi. It follows the original by presenting Rumi's most mature
mystical teachings in simple and attractive rhyming couplets.
Kabbalah holds the secrets to a path of conscious awareness. In
this compact book, noted spiritual teacher DovBer Pinson presents
32 key concepts of Kabbalah and shows their value in opening the
gates of perception. From the Introduction: Simply translated,
Kabbalah means "that which is received." Looking deeper, the word
Kabbalah can mean to be open and receptive, to challenge one's own
internal navigational system in order to see, hear, and be open
to... more. We must be receptive to a teaching to fully absorb it.
We turn ourselves into vessels and invite within that which we wish
to understand or grasp. In this way, we become receptacles,
dispensaries, and a part of the Kabbalah. We become vessels of this
tradition by opening the self to a higher reality, and viewing the
spirit within the matter. We raise our consciousness to the point
where the Divine within all creation is revealed. As we pursue a
deeper awareness, we become less ego-centered and more attuned to
the deeper significance of our surroundings. About the author:
Rabbi DovBer Pinson heads the Iyyun Center in Brownstone Brooklyn.
He has written several books, including Inner Rhythms: The Kabbalah
of Music; Reincarnation & Judaism: The Journey of the Soul;
Meditation & Judaism: Exploring Meditative Paths and Jewish
Wisdom of the Afterlife.
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