In The Great Rebellion, Samael Aun Weor expresses the true foundation for every spiritual longing: the urge to escape suffering and return to true happiness. The method to arrive at true and lasting contentment is through a profound and exact psychological revolution, the synthesis of which is beautifully expressed in this compassionate work. A powerful introduction to the vital basis of the Gnostic Work.
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Samael Aun Weor is the bodhisattva of Samael, the Spirit of Fire. Literally, bodhi means "enlightenment" or "wisdom." sattva means "essence" or "goodness," therefore the term Bodhisattva literally means "essence of wisdom." In the esoteric or secret teachings of Tibet and Gnosticism, a bodhisattva is a human being who has reached the Fifth Initiation of Fire (Tiphereth) and has chosen to continue working by means of the Straight Path, renouncing the easier Spiral Path (in Nirvana), and returning instead to help suffering humanity. By means of this sacrifice, this individual incarnates the Christ, which in Hebrew is called Chokmah, Wisdom. The bodhisattva embodies of the supreme source of wisdom and compassion. Samael Aun Weor, the bodhisattva of Samael, the Spirit of Fire, was born in Colombia, South America. At a very early age, he was able to remember his past incarnations. Thus, he knew who he was. He never identified with his Christian name since he knew that it was just a passing accident of life that soon disappears in time. Even though many people who knew him still like to use his Christian name, we omit it, because just like him, we only want to talk about his Real Self or Real Being. He worked anonymously for many years, writing books and teaching Gnosis, while working intensely upon himself to eliminate his ego. His first book was The Perfect Matrimony, published in 1950. The appearance of this book sparked a wildfire in the spiritual communities of that time; many were shocked, many were outraged, and many were deeply inspired. The Roman Catholic Church sought to have Samael arrested; and he was. Many people threatened to kill him; several attempts were made against his life. Upon cleaning his psyche of an extremely high percentage of psychological defects, he began to appear in public to deliver the Gnostic Teachings to humanity. During this time he became widely known throughout the Spanish-speaking countries. His many works sprouted the International Gnostic Movement, a widespread and diversified collection of schools, teachers and students whose message has now spread to every continent on the planet, all under the flag raised by Samael Aun Weor. It is widely recognized that throughout the towns and villages of Mexico, Central and South America, even if one cannot find a post office, one can always find a Gnostic school. Samael Aun Weor achieved the complete annihilation within himself of the subconsciousness, unconsciousness, and infraconsciousness through the techniques of meditation and sexual dynamics; thus he developed Supraconsciousness, which gave him the ability to investigate cosmic phenomena within all of the sephiroth of the Tree of Life (Kabbalah). Samael Aun Weor achieved complete Self-realization at the age of sixty-one; thus at that age he passed through a terrible ordeal which allowed him to achieve the degree of a Resurrected Master and return into Shangri-La. Since then, he is operating anonymously in the physical world, while simultaneously continuing his mission from within the Internal Worlds. This is how his Real Being, Samael, the Spirit of Fire, absorbed him completely within his bosom and became one with him. A great deal of information about Samael, the Spirit of Fire, is written in many esoteric books. In some places Samael is described as a demon, and in others as a great Angel. This is because there is always movement in the heavens and hells; the demons can renounce evil and work to become Angels, and the Angels can make mistakes and fall into evil. This is the true meaning behind Jacob's Ladder. And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending (to higher realms) and descending (to lower realms) on it. (Genesis 28:12) The ladder is the Tree of Life (Kabbalah). Samael Aun Weor said regarding this: "I ended up transforming myself into a fallen angel. Many egos resurged within my mind and I became transformed into a true devil. Now, in this present existence, I comprehend the necessity of eliminating my egos, the necessity of performing the Great Work of the Father. Therefore, this is why today I am here speaking to you all, with my hand placed on my heart." Any neophyte can invoke the Master Samael in the Internal Worlds the clues that he gave in many of his books, and investigate all of this directly. The Doctrine of his Father, Samael, the Spirit of Fire, is given through three aspects, since the human being has three brains: the Intellectual Brain, the Emotional Brain, and the Motor/Instinctive/Sexual Brain. To nourish the Intellectual Brain of his disciples with the wisdom of the Fire, he wrote more than sixty books. As a comprehensive whole, these works show the way and the dangers of the work. By intellectually learning the Doctrine of his Father, one can walk more easily on the Path of Self-realization. Since the Doctrine is very profound and sometimes difficult for the intellect to comprehend, Samael brought from the Internal Worlds the ancient Isiatic ritualistic works, a magical channel through which Samael the Spirit of Fire works in order to assist with fiery atoms, the Consciousness and the Spirit of those who perform these esoteric works, awakening within them the superlative Intuition that allows them to comprehend his Doctrine. The superlative Intuition is related with the Atom Nous in the left ventricle of the heart and is related with what is called in Kabbalah "Natural Magic." Samael helps any neophyte who invokes him in the fiery forge of Vulcan, the "Ninth Sphere," in order to walk on the Path of the Razor's Edge, to become a real Human Being through the transmutation of our vital energies. The synthesis of his Doctrine is performed when one works in the three brains, in complete equilibrium.
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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)
"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)
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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Know thyself and you shall know the universe and its Gods!,
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This review is from: The Great Rebellion: Gnostic Psychology and the Path to Liberation from the Ego (Paperback)
The Great Rebellion is that action when successfully lived, produces something beyond good and evil.The Great Rebellion occurs when a person who, with infinite yearning for Truth, breaks the shackles of degenerate social norms and finds authentic individuality. The Great Rebellion is Buddhist Annihilation at its very depth. Jesus stated it himself, "deny yourself..." This is a book so profound that rarely (if ever) can one find all the levels of meaning. Entire paragraphs of information are written in a single sentence. Entire chapters are written in entirely one sentence paragraphs. Do not be fooled with the number of pages, this book's synthesis is so comprehensive that it can often be misunderstood. Any aspirant of knowledge will read this book with awe. Unconditionally recommended to those looking for something but do not yet know what.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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How to liberate the consciousness,
This review is from: The Great Rebellion: Gnostic Psychology and the Path to Liberation from the Ego (Paperback)
This book puts into perspective the psychological work that is required in order to achieve true happiness. This is only possible through the liberation of the consciousness. The spiritual science behind the process is explained briefly, but the bulk of this book is analysis of the human condition and practical psychological advice.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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I come not to bring peace unto the Earth...!,
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This review is from: The Great Rebellion: Gnostic Psychology and the Path to Liberation from the Ego (Paperback)
I must follow suit and award this book with 5 stars. For what it is (a summary), this book is without rival. It is short, but no less life-shattering because of it, and it is beautifully written. I would so love to lend it to some of my Christian friends, those of the Intermediate Mind, the place where belief, sometimes fanatical, substitutes for Faith, the kind of Faith of the true gnostic.I am no better. I am divided "I"s, a puppet of the subterranean beasts of a fragmented self. This book is a scary one, just as many of Christ's proclamations are truly terrible when not white-washed. It's a long way along the razors edge, God help us all, but facing the darkness must be the beginning. No matter where my reading and exploring take me, I am most forcibly struck by the same teachings. We must be lamps unto ourselves. We must forfiet our lives to gain life. First, as outlined here by Samael, we must shine light into our darkest recesses and see that we are projecting the denied parts of ourselves out into the world and onto others. And we cannot simply sever these unsavory parts of ourselves with the knife of intellectual analysis. They must be given up to the purifying Fire of the Red Christ, and this can only be done when we truly come to know and accept these things. I'm unclear on some of Samael's symbolism, especially in regards to the Kundalini and the Holy Grail. Many readers will likely decipher what I did not, so don't be detered. I shan't reiterate more of the book here. Read it! Acknowledge your own stumbling in darkness, have hope, and be grateful that others have lit the way to rebirth, namely Jesus of Galilee.
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