Series: Timeless Gnostic Wisdom | Publication Date: January 4, 2007
What is the origin of this humanity on planet Earth? What is the origin of all of the races, of Nature, of all which has been, is, and shall be?
"There are facts, cosmic and geological events, that are worthwhile to study in these treatises of Gnostic anthropology. There is no doubt that Gnostic, scientific anthropology unveils all veils related with the origin of the human being and the universe." (Samael Aun Weor)
Moving far beyond the limitations of conventional thought, this book presents a view of this planet which is harmonious with all of our most ancient traditions, and indicates the path towards the resolution of our most fundamental problems.
Topics include: The Evolution of Mankind; Darwin; The Theory of Natural Selection; Haeckel; Huxley; Cosmic Ages; Prehistoric Men; Men from Apes or Mice?: Easter Island; Lemuria; Atlantis; Adam and Eve; The Book of Genesis; Religion vs. Science; The Fourth Dimension; The Kabbalah; Dinosaurs; The Root Races of Humanity; 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: Gnostic Anthropology: Evolution, Devolution, and the Fate of Humanity (Timeless Gnostic Wisdom) (Perfect Paperback)
First I'd like to express my deepest gratitudes for what Samael Aun Weor and his organzation has done for humanity. In this book SAW unveils anthropology as it should be taught everywhere, including colleges and universities. He writes in a very clear and direct manner. He doesn't sugar-coat anything, he seems to be very sincere all the time. One has much to learn from this book. His anger towards false science is definitely shown throughout the book and I understand that. I only wish he would have elaborated more on some topics, though I do appreciate his recommendations of other books and authors. All the topics here are of great interest and of great importance to many people. Also, sometimes he tends to repeat himself a bit too much though I understand that some repetition is good. Other than that, the message here is indispensable and is the point of the matter to me. It is something beyond academia which is merely learning and memorizing what other people have said and written. No, this is pure experiencial stuff, something than can be learned from within oneself and from experience. If one has believed in academia for so long without actually experiencing anything, then why not open up to this form of anthropology which sounds far more convincing an something that one can see for oneself? I still gave this book 5 stars only because of the profundities explained here that are rarely found elsewhere. Also because of the bold and sincere manner in which SAW explains things. Overall, even thought it might not be the most informative and well written book out there, the eye-opening and convincing arguments revealed in this book gives it much value. It can also be of great importance for truth seekers on the path towards self-realization.
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This review is from: Gnostic Anthropology: Evolution, Devolution, and the Fate of Humanity (Timeless Gnostic Wisdom) (Perfect Paperback)
The person who wrote this book is bitter, in most of the book he insults the scientific community. He critizise the scientific community of not having enough proof of the theory of the homo sapiens evolving from a primate. His theory develop around the idea that the present humanity is a result of copulation between humans and animals. This person ignores the fact that different species can not reproduce. He believe that humans exist in the era of Dinosaurus (jurasic), and so on and so on, doesnt give any proof and say that his theory is a product of some kind of psiquic meditation or something like that, and that in the begining human beings where hemaphrodite. I found the book to be ridicoulus (excuse my english)
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