Mysticism is one of the most enduring and fascinating aspects of religious life, and one of the most difficult to unpick. This book enables readers to understand the nature of mysticism, and examines in detail the traditional methods used by mystics in seeking an intimate understanding of the spiritual world.
Takes us on a mathematical mystery tour, unraveling a tale of political struggles, psychological crises, sexual complexities, and ethical dilemmas. This book focuses on the contest between French and Russian mathematicians who sought answers to one of the oldest puzzles in math: the nature of infinity.
Call of the Camino is an account of a walk along the Camino Frances from the French town of Saint-Jean, to the shrine of Saint James at Santiago de Compostela and on to Finisterre. Something of the history of the Camino is recounted, as well as the myths, legends, and miracle stories which have over time become attached to the Camino.
Offers an introduction to the major elements of the prevalent metaphysical system of Judaism, Kabbalah. This book covers the historical and theoretical essence of Kabbalah, providing a definition of the term and the limitations of what Kabbalah is and is not. It provides an overview of the history of the movement.
The term "mysticism" has never been consistently defined or employed, either in religious traditions or in academic discourse. The essays in this volume offer ways of defining what mysticism is, as well as methods for grappling with its complexity in a classroom.
A journey from Burning Man to the Akashic Field revealing how the natural psychedelic 5-MeO-DMT triggers the human capacity for higher knowledge through direct contact with the zero-point field. The author explains a new connection between ancient shamanic wisdom and modern physics.
While illustrated with four popular, contemporary decks, this book offers applications and insights that work with any deck. In addition to learning to read the cards for yourself, it helps you discover a range of Tarot applications, including divination, fortune-telling, meditation, brainstorming, and creative writing.
G I Gurdjieff (d 1949) remains an important, if controversial, figure in early 20th-century Western Esoteric thought. This book explores an introduction of Gurdjieff's discourse on spiritual transformation in the late 20th century and its relation to Sufism.