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Publication Date: August 17, 2007 | Series: Timeless Gnostic Wisdom
Soaring throughout the heights of the most elevated regions of science and mysticism, the author investigates a wide variety of mysteries within nature and related to the awakening of the consciousness. Covering an incredible range of knowledge, this profound book illustrates the power of the awakened consciousness to penetrate into the most mysterious and elusive questions of science and religion. Gnostic students and those interested in Gnosticism can find in these pages a brilliant illumination of the importance of science to the mystic.
"Only by eliminating the ego could I return into the Sacred Order of Tibet.
"To return into this very old Tibetan monastery was always my greatest longing. Thus, this is how I, after having suffered a lot, returned into that holy place.
"Immaculate summit of delights, secret Tibet, everything in thee has an ambience of mystery.
"Indeed, the eternal Himalayas have an innocent profundity like a mirror. Perpetual clouds, sober Buddhist convents, monks who pray and meditate while chanting very silently: OM mani padme hum..."
Topics include: the Consciousness; Meditation; Evolution and Devolution; Egyptian Mummies; The Seven Paths of Happiness; Egyptian Mysteries; Radio Astronomy; The Karma of the Holy Gods; The Beautiful Selene; Mortality and Immortality; Constructing Molecules; Alaya and Paramartha; Birth Control; The Egyptian Sahu; Mutants; The Causes of Existence; Atomic Bombs in Orbit; Cancer; Return and Reincarnation; The Akashic Records; Lucifer; Pratimoksha; The Twelve Nidanas; The Thymus Gland; and much more.
"We, the bodhisattvas of compassion who love humanity immensely, state: as long as there is a single tear in any human eye, as long as there is even one suffering heart, we refuse to accept the happiness of Nirvana. We must seek the means to become more and more useful to this wretched, suffering humanity. (Samael Aun Weor, The Major Mysteries)
Samael Aun Weor wrote over sixty books, gave thousands of lectures, and formed the worldwide Gnostic Movement, whose members number in the millions. Though these accomplishments are certainly impressive by any standard, they are merely the pale terrestrial reflection of the work he accomplished internally, spiritually. And yet, in spite of his wisdom and generosity towards mankind, he said:
"Do not follow me. I am just a signpost. Reach your own Self-realization."
His lifelong mission was to deliver to humanity the total and exact science required by anyone of any religion, race, culture or creed who wishes to fully and completely develop as a human being. The path he taught is the Path of the Bodhisattva, that mysterious and ancient wisdom long hidden in the bosom of every great religion.
"It is necessary to study our own I if we really love our fellowmen. It is indispensable to comprehend that only by putting an end to the factors of egotism and cruelty (that each one of us carries within) can we create a better world, a world without hunger and fear. Society is the individual. The world is the individual. Therefore, if the individual fundamentally changes, the world will inevitably change. The consciousness is in critical danger and only by radically transforming ourselves as individuals can we save ourselves and save humanity." (Samael Aun Weor, The Revolution of the Dialectic)
The name Samael Aun Weor is Hebrew (סםאל און ואור) and is pronounced "sam-ayel on vay-ohr." Samael Aun Weor wrote over sixty books, gave thousands of lectures, and formed the worldwide Gnostic Movement, whose members number in the millions. Though these accomplishments are certainly impressive by any standard, they are merely the pale terrestrial reflection of the work he accomplished internally, spiritually. And yet, in spite of his wisdom and generosity towards mankind, he said:
"Do not follow me. I am just a signpost. Reach your own Self-realization."
His lifelong mission was to deliver to humanity the complete path toward the realization of the inner Being, or in other words, the total and exact science required by anyone of any religion, race, culture or creed who wishes to fully and completely develop the human soul. The path he taught is the Path of the Bodhisattva, that mysterious and ancient wisdom long hidden in the bosom of every great religion.
"For as long as space endures and for as long as the world lasts, may I live dispelling the miseries of the world." - From The Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life by Santideva
Samael Aun WeorThe Bodhisattva Path, also known as the Straight Path, is taken by very few. While many aspire to the Light, the vast majority take the easier Spiral Path, which is accomplished over a much longer period. The walker of the Straight Path is rare because that road is bitter, painful and filled with terrors. Embodied in the life story of Jesus of Nazareth, the Path of the Bodhisattva is a path of crucifixion and suffering on behalf of others.
"The straight path, the upright course of action, the eightfold path, conducts us from the darkness to the light. Thus, this is what Christ meant when he said to us: "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. - John 14:6
"Those who renounce the happiness of Nirvana because of their love for mankind, those who have the body or vehicle of solar transformation, the Nirmanakaya, are the authentic Bodhisattvas, who indeed walk along the straight path; they know the word of the Lord.
"Regarding myself, concerning me, I am a walker of the straight path; thus, I teach the doctrine related with the straight path for those who want to go on the straight path. As to those who do not want to go on the straight path, well, I'm sorry, but the moment at which they have to define themselves will come: then, to those who choose the Spiral Nirvanic Path, we, the ones who follow the Straight Path, have to say "good-bye," because we go towards the Absolute!" - Samael Aun Weor
Clearly, the Path taught by Samael Aun Weor is a radical departure from the teachings of the Spiral Path, and is even more sharply opposed to the far more common teachings of the Baalim, or Lunar Path. Thus, the student, when encountering Gnosis for the first time, is often shocked, outraged, or offended, because these teachings contradict much of what we believe or hold dear. Upon closer study, it will be discovered that Gnosis is indeed the Doctrine of the Synthesis, the expression of the Universal Wisdom in the heart of every religion. What is in conflict with Gnosis are the ideas and interpretations of mankind. Truth is One; it is the mind we have within which degenerates that Truth into opinions, dogmas, politics and wars.
As a vibrant embodiment of the Bodhisattva ideal, which renounces all self-interest and seeks instead to benefit others, Samael Aun Weor rejected any notion of personality worship or the attachments of followers. Throughout his life, many thousands of students projected onto him their ideals and their needs, and this continues to this day. While many worship him and make Gnosis into just another system of belief, his own message is very clear: the only Master we should follow is our own inner Divinity. To reach that inner Divinity, we must remove from our mind mere belief: we must instead study the path as taught by all the great teachers of humanity, and put those teachings into daily practice.
Perhaps most remarkably, what he wrote and taught was not mere theory: unlike most authors (especially those who write about religion and spirituality), he taught from personal experience.
"There are authors who write marvels, but when one looks at them, one realizes that they have not lived what they have written; they did not experience it in themselves, and that is why they are mistaken. I understand that one must write what one has directly experienced by oneself. I have proceeded in this way on my part." - The Initiatic Path in the Arcana of Tarot and Kabbalah (1978)
This review is from: Cosmic Teachings of a Lama: Gnosis, Science, and the Buddhist and Egyptian Mysteries (Timeless Gnostic Wisdom) (Perfect Paperback)
...I remember back in the day when I first came to Gnosis, I had only read The Great Rebellion and attended a number of lectures when I was given a homemade-handbound copy of this book...
...My God, what profound knowledge...it was like a lightening bolt which I only saw but didn't even know hit me!
...Immediatley I knew that this is someone not to mess around with, his utter dedication to reveal great and mysterious truths about the cosmos, the human being, science and nature......I was dumbfounded when learning about Sacred Time and Space, Egyptian and Tibetan secret knowledge and about the real intentions about UFO's (so contrary to Hollywood propaganda) and so much more...
- It is still quite shocking to me; the content of this special book. This is probably Samael's most important and enigmatic Scientific/Mystical text. Although I still after years don't quite get a lot of it!
It's definetely to be appreciated in study and meditation.
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