Esoteric Healing (A Treatise on the Seven Rays) [Paperback]

Alice Anne Bailey (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0853301212 | ISBN-13: 978-0853301219 | Publication Date: January 1, 2007

Esoteric Healing is Volume IV of A Treatise on the Seven Rays. In this book, the seven ray techniques of healing are described; the laws and rules of healing are enumerated and discussed; the requirements for healing are given in detail; and basic causes of disease are shown. We learn, for example, that much disease can be karmic in origin; that certain diseases are inherent in the soil and in the substance of the planet; and that many others are psychological, arising in the emotional or mental bodies.

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*Alice A. Bailey, (1880-1949) From her conservative British background, Alice Bailey's life led her in many directions, but always in one direction--towards the time when through drastic personal experience of many kinds she had acquired a synthesis of outlook and understanding, and an absolute conviction that one divine life pervades and animates the one humanity; that the Plan for humanity requires the cooperation and service of trained and dedicated human beings intelligently informed about world affairs, in collaboration with those who form the spiritual Hierarchy, the inner government of the planet. Her life work became an integral part of this synthesis and this realization. Without in the least losing any of her very human qualities and involvement, her soul took up its commitment to her Master, and her personality provided full cooperation in the field of her accepted service. Basically her work developed as a duality--her discipleship service which included the establishment of an esoteric school; and her initially reluctant agreement to work with the Tibetan, Djwhal Khul, in the writing of a series of books presenting the next phase in the continuity of the Ageless Wisdom teaching. A total of twenty-four books were written by Alice Bailey. These books constitute a continuation of the Ageless Wisdom, a body of esoteric teaching handed down from ancient times in a form which is always suitable to each period. Intended to precede and condition the New Age, the Alice Bailey books offer an unparalleled spiritual approach to the teaching on Shamballa and the Path of spiritual evolution; the spiritual Hierarchy; the new discipleship and training in meditation as a form of service; the teaching on the seven rays and the new psychology of the soul; and the common thread of truth linking all the major world faiths. In addition to her work as an author and lecturer, Alice Bailey established the Lucis Publishing Company, making the teachings of Djwhal Khul available to spiritual seekers and students around the world for over 75 years. Reprinting of the books is financed through a revolving Fund under the administration of the Lucis Trust, a non-profit organization also founded by Alice A. Bailey. No royalties are paid and copyrights are owned by the Lucis Trust. Through these organizations, Alice Bailey provided for the continued publication of these teachings beyond her physical lifetime

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• Paperback: 771 pages
• Publisher: Lucis Publishing Company (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0853301212
• ISBN-13: 978-0853301219
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.5 x 1.3 inches
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• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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ALICE A. BAILEY (1880-1949) From her conservative British background, Alice Bailey's life led her in many directions, but always towards the time when she acquired: (1) A synthesis of outlook and understanding leading to an absolute conviction that one divine life pervades and animates the one humanity; (2) A realization that the Plan for humanity requires the cooperation and service of trained and dedicated human beings intelligently informed about world affairs, in collaboration with those who form the spiritual Hierarchy, the inner government of the planet. From that point on, Alice Bailey's life work became an integral part of this synthesis and this realization. Without losing any of her very human qualities and involvement, her soul took up its commitment to her Master, and her personality provided full cooperation in the field of her accepted service. Basically Alice Bailey's work developed as a duality, her discipleship service which included the establishment of the Arcane School; and her initially reluctant agreement to work with the Tibetan, Djwhal Khul, in the writing of a series of spiritual books. A total of twenty-four books were written by Alice Bailey. These books constitute a continuation of the Ageless Wisdom, a body of esoteric teaching handed down from ancient times in a form which is always suitable to each period. Intended to precede and condition the New Age, the Alice Bailey books offer an unparalleled spiritual approach to the teaching on Shamballa and the Path of spiritual evolution; the spiritual Hierarchy; the new discipleship and training in meditation as a form of service; the teaching on the seven rays and the new psychology of the soul; and the common thread of truth linking all the major world faiths. In addition to her work as an author and lecturer, Alice Bailey established the Lucis Publishing Company, making the teachings of Djwhal Khul available to spiritual seekers and students around the world for over 75 years. Reprinting of the books is financed through a revolving Fund under the administration of the Lucis Trust, a non-profit organization also founded by Alice A. Bailey. No royalties are paid and copyrights are owned by the Lucis Trust. Through these organizations, Alice Bailey provided for the continued publication of these teachings beyond her physical lifetime.

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65 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love and Compassion--Not Prejudice: The Soul as Healer, June 21, 2002

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Michael D Robbins (Rancho Santa Fe, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Esoteric Healing (A treatise on the seven rays) (Hardcover)

The soul is a great spiritual reality--the source of all that is good, noble, true and healthy in the life of the human individual (the personality). The soul is the true healer. As the Tibetan Teacher, Djwhal Khul says, is his superb volume on the art and science of esoteric healing, "All disease is the result of inhibited soul life". The task of healers in the New Age will be to promote the flow of soul energy through the personality--sweeping away the miasms of mind, emotions and body.

The Tibetan Teacher is a Master on the second ray--the Ray of Love-Wisdom. He is known for His profound understanding of the human energy system--spiritually, psychologically and physically. His 'secretary' Alice Bailey--a woman of great illumination, compassion and understanding worked with Master DK for thirty years and produced these wonderful volumes of esoteric thought, thus laying the groundwork for many arts and sciences which will grow and flourish in the Aquarian Age.

The Tibetan's perspective is vast. He views the world as an initiate of the fifth degree. He is beyond prejudice and pettiness, no matter how some readers may interpret his often frank words. His task is to see and reveal truth to those who can respond. The causes of disease are known to Him and these He must isolate--in individuals and groups. Many nations, groups and individuals have come under his luminous scrutiny. Many have not liked what they have read, considering it erroneous or prejudiced because it is so clear and frank.

Because of His clear analysis of the virtues and strengths of the Jewish People, and also of elements of character requiring transmutation, the charge of anti-Semitism has been leveled at the Tibetan and at Alice Bailey, too. Nothing could be further from the truth. Some of the Tibetan's closest cooperators were Jewish, and several among Alice Bailey's most trusted friends and co-workers were Jewish. I, who write this, am also a Jew.

All groups of people, all individuals, have over a long incarnational past made mistakes. No individual or group is immune. It is far better to understand and correct these errors (based upon astrological and ray energies) that to accuse the source that points them out.

A really fair reading of Alice Bailey's work will reveal the utter falsity of such charges. The Tibetan's writings and hers, resound with compassion for the entire human race, and with the loving-will to see the human condition raised into a state of true spirituality.

We ordinary people (not yet initiates of high degree, not yet Masters of the Wisdom) have our own prejudices arising out of the limitations of our perceptions. If we want to advance spiritually and be really useful, we will have to broaden our point of view, and avoid responding personally and emotionally to statements with which we disagree.

Who is the Jew? Who is the Gentile? Who is the Oriental? We are all one humanity and as reincarnating souls we could incarnate in any race, national or cultural group.

A great healing for humanity will occur when we learn to see things from the perspective of the soul. We will see the things which have to be corrected and, without personal reaction, we will take the necessary action.

The Tibetan Master assisted Helena P. Blavatsky as He did Alice Bailey--to bring forward a new teaching which emphasizes brotherhood and the one soul of humanity. On the way to that brother/sisterhood and unity, let us be frank about our shortcomings--as individuals, as groups, as nations, as races--there is much to be improved, and it is within our power to take the needed steps.

As a Jew, I affirm the love, compassion and wisdom of the great Teacher known to us as Djwhal Khul, and I equally affirm these qualities in his trusted co-worker Alice Bailey. Whoever refuses to read and understand the great Teaching given by the Tibetan and AAB because of a suspicion of prejudice and, especially, of anti-Semitism, will deprive themselves of a priceless revelation of illumined wisdom.

Sincerely,

Michael D. Robbins, Ph.D.
President
University of the Seven Rays

41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The source book for esoteric healing by a Master Teacher., September 24, 1999

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This review is from: Esoteric Healing (A Treatise on the Seven Rays) (Paperback)

An original presentation by the Tibetan D.K. (with Alice Bailey as the scribe) on the basic causes of disease, the basic requirements for healing, and the ten laws of healing. This book has profound depth and wisdom--a priceless gift from one of humanity's Great Teachers. After studying Esoteric Healing, counseling and teaching healing techniques for thirty years, I attempted to present a few of the Tibetan's principles in a simple style along with intuitive impressions on healing I had received. But Esoteric Healing is Truth in pure form! Highly recommended for the sincere esoteric student.

30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An essential for anyone into Healing., June 29, 2001

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Dr Geo - See all my reviews

This review is from: Esoteric Healing (A Treatise on the Seven Rays) (Paperback)

This book is much more valuable than it may first seem, being one among many AAB books with a lot of technical detail to challenge the disciple on the Path. It is also a useful tool for healing groups; especially those performing "absent healing" or "rescue" work. However, I like it as is, and see it has made a significant base-contribution to the now booming New Age industry of spiritual healing.

We all want to have perfect health. As spiritual healers we would like to return the patient to perfect health. This book explains that health is closely related to the relation between higher self and lower self of the patient. If there is discord between higher and lower aspects of the person illness results. Is healing as simple as aligning the patient's inner self so that higher and lower self are not at war with each other? At one level it is that simple, but at the practical level there are obviously rules and techniques to be acquired and practised by the healer. This book sets down "rules" and "laws" for esoteric healing. In explaining these, I believe it has a systematic and elevated approach to energy healing.

Whether it was the Master DK speaking through Alice Bailey doesn't matter. The fruits of the book are in that it holds the practical, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual keys to healing. Over many years I have found this to be valid, and although I am not yet a perfected soul, I can affect minor cures, or assist folks to heal themselves of greater ailments. Finally, it is pleasing to see commonsense does not preclude ordinary medicine out-of-hand for what it is worth, since we have:-

"Rule Four": A careful diagnosis of disease, based on the ascertained outer symptoms, will be simplified to this extent - that once the organ involved is known and thus isolated, the centre in the etheric body which is in closest relation to it will be subjected to methods of occult healing, though the ordinary, ameliorative, medical or surgical methods will not be withheld.