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The path of initiation, spiritual evolution and the restoration of the western mystery tradition, J. S. Gordon

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 566-571) and index

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The path of initiation

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J. S. Gordon

spiritual evolution and the restoration of the western mystery tradition

"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

Machine generated contents note: pt. ONE Consciousness and the Evolutionary Instinct -- One.On Spirit, Soul, and Consciousness in General -- Two.Human Consciousness -- Three.The Unseen Kingdoms of Nature and Their Roles -- Four.On Karma and Reincarnation -- Five.Evolution and Initiation in Nature -- pt. TWO Historical Background to the Mysteries and Path of Initiation -- Six.Sacred Metaphor and Allegory in Relation to the Ancient Mystery Traditions and Associated Initiation -- Seven.The "Dark Ages" and the Rise of Western Esotericism -- pt. THREE The Stages of the Initiatory Path -- Eight.Modern Spiritual Probation and Discipleship -- Nine.Initiations of the Threshold -- Ten.The Great Transition -- Eleven.The Various Stages of Adeptship -- pt. FOUR The Adept Brotherhood and the Mysteries -- Twelve.The "Masters" of the Modern Theosophical Movement -- Thirteen.The Jesus-as-Christ Mystery -- Fourteen.The Christ-Maitreya Buddha Mystery --Contents note continued: Fifteen.The Modern Restoration of the Mysteries

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