Neo-sabbatical Kabbalah On Aeon Byte
Abraxas
, aka Miguel Conner, is a friend of mine and is featuring an awesome guest this week on his
formerly known “Coffee Cigarettes and Gnosis”, now called respectively, Aeon Byte. Recently he has been in contact with a awesome Holy
Man who I don’t really know much about but I like the words I am reading and
the message that he is preaching. His
name is Yakov Leib HaKoHain. I am so glad that I was sent a message
about this. His heretical thoughts are a breath of fresh air.
Taken from his site, Reb. Yakov states
"The other Jews call me a heretic. Well, I am. And worse, an iconoclast too: my goal is nothing less than the breaking of all religious containers (and not just Judaism) for the sake of liberating God. In the words of my 18th century namesake and predecessor, Yakov Leib Frank, 'All the faiths and conducts and the books that have been written till today -- everyone who reads in them is like someone who has turned his head backwards and is looking at things already dead. All of it comes from the Gate of Death. But the wise man's eyes are ever in his head so he must look towards He-Who-Walks-In-Front.' Like Frank and the other radical antinomian Kabbalists who came before him, I worship God and not religion; I seek for His salvation and not my own.....or, even less-so, yours." |
I am so glad to see others stepping up with this type of attitude.
I was also surprised to see him quoting Holy Men such as Carl Jung. It is not every day that you see a man of the cloth, respect a man of psychiatry. But to me a shaman/priest/medicine man are similar roles. I consider Jung a HOLY MAN. I really like this idea of breaking the paths to keep from repeating our past. Switch directions and take control of our own relationships and ideas. This is awesome.
If you get a chance check out the web sites and interviews.
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Writer and reporter Louis Sahagun joins us to discuss his amazing new book, “Master of the Mysteries: The Life of Manly Palmer Hall” available from Process Media. Louis’ book is an incredibly well-researched and revealing a biography of Manly Hall that contains so many previously unknown facts and stories that it is simply amazing. This book is a must-read for anyone that considers themselves a student of Hall and his work, or is simply interested in how a man came from almost nothing and made himself into one of the greatest teachers of his generation.
Our conversation begins by discussing how Louis came to know Hall and his work and describes his approach to writing the book as a history of Hall and the city of Los Angeles growing up together. Next, we talk about Manly Hall’s early life and how he began his career as a teacher and seer. In the early years, Hall was identified with Rosicrucianism, as were some of his contemporaries, including Max Heindel’s widow, Augusta, and H. Spencer Lewis. We get into Hall’s history as a Freemason and how this affected the subject matter of his writings and lectures. We trace the progression from writings on Magic, Tarot, Alchemy, and Freemasonry to his later works on mysticism, meditation, Eastern philosophy, and comparative religion. We also discuss the later years and Hall’s very mysterious death at the hands of the man who was supposed to be his friend and aide. Hall’s accomplishments are legion, including the hundreds of books, thousands of lectures, and the Philosophical Research Society that still stands as a living monument to the Wisdom of the Ages compiled by Hall during his lifetime.
I would encourage you to obtain and read a copy of Louis Sahagun’s “Master of the Mysteries” (also available from Amazon). It reveals the man behind the mysteries, telling all the details of Hall’s life that, apparently, not even very close friends knew. The result is a portrait of a genius who was driven to accomplish great things, as well as a human being. By doing this, Louis Sahagun brings us much closer to the man and his works - a truly great accomplishment.
“The 21st century has an extreme reminiscence to the 21st year of a person’s life. It is a year of coming of age … when a person becomes an adult… Mankind has not the right to take a beautiful world with all its privileges and opportunities and turn it into a purgatory. This situation should remind Freemasons that they have something to live for. We have the power to build worlds, the wisdom to govern them, and the divine right to inherit the earth and preserve it in good condition in order to pass it on to our descendents as a place of happiness, usefulness and security for thousands of years to come. We’re not asking for treason. We’re not asking for disobedience. We’re only asking … that in every way possible, when they have the choice, stand for truth and, if necessary, take a little punishment for it.”
- Manly Palmer Hall, 26 May 1990, Scottish Rite Temple, Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, California (p. 1-2 of Sahagun’s “Master of the Mysteries”)
relevant links:
“Master of the Mysteries: The Life of Manly Palmer Hall” by Louis Sahagun (also available from Amazon.com)
“The Great Work of Manly Hall”
“The Mysterious Career of Manly P. Hall” by Mitch Horowitz in episode 6 of Sub Rosa magazine
“Podcast 21 - Mitch Horowitz” - Mitch and I spend the last portion of the show discussing Manly Hall
Philosophical Research Society
University of Philosophical Research
“The Secret Teachings of All Ages” by Manly P. Hall
“Lectures on Ancient Philosophy” by Manly P. Hall
“The Secret Destiny of America” by Manly P. Hall
“The Lost Keys of Freemasonry (Also Includes: Freemasonry of the Ancient Egyptians / Masonic Orders of Fraternity)” by Manly P. Hall
“Road to Inner Light” by Manly P. Hall
intro music by HipGnosis
outro music by The Doors, excerpt of “Riders On the Storm”
original link -- http://www.occultofpersonality.com/2008/07/09/podcast-49-louis-sahagun-and-the-master-of-the-mysteries/
direct link to download .mp3 audio file -- http://www.occultofpersonality.com/podpress_trac/web/72/0/OoP_Podcast49_Sahagun_it.mp3
Our good friend Mitch Horowitz returns in this episode to reveal the amazing life of Colonel Henry Steel Olcott (1832-1907). Our conversation starts with young Olcott’s humble beginnings, early successes in scientific agriculture, and investigations into military contractor corruption during the U.S. Civil War and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. It was after this point that Olcott’s life took an even more interesting turn.
Mitch describes how Olcott met Madame Blavatsky. The two helped found the Theosophical Society soon thereafter. Olcott served as the first president of the organization and did a tremendous amount to advance their cause. We talk about their Mahatmas and Olcott’s experiences with the Masters. Mitch describes the fascinating story of young Mohandas Gandhi’s involvement with Theosophy. We also discuss the Herculean work Olcott did to promote Buddhism and Hinduism. It is nothing short of miraculous how a man from such humble beginnings, without a formal education, was able to influence literally billions of people.Professional audio mastering by Jason Walraven (THANK YOU!!!)“There is a great earnestness in the character of this man and I think that too must have had something to do with the effectiveness of Theosophy as an organization. He brought principles and ideals and sincerity into Theosophy… Part of the reason we’ve heard of Henry Olcott was … that he was a man of great character… There was something of moral substance to this man. Studying the life of Henry Steel Olcott can challenge all kinds of prejudices, received opinions, and ideas about occultism, about the Western Esoteric Tradition, about how supernaturalism played itself out in the … nineteenth and twentieth centuries… His warmth, ethics, earnestness, and sincerity made him a great man of his time.” - Mitch Horowitz
relevant links:
Mitch Horowitz (previous appearances include Podcast 21 and Podcast 42 - The Life and Work of Dr. Paul Foster Case)
“Henry Steel Olcott” Wikipedia entry
“Spiritualism” Wikipedia entry
“Madame Blavatsky” Wikipedia entry
“People from Other Worlds” by Henry S. Olcott
“Morya” Wikipedia entry
“Kuthumi” Wikipedia entry
“Ascended Master Discussion”
“The Masters Revealed: Madame Blavatsky and the Myth of the Great White Lodge” by K. Paul Johnson
“The Count De Saint Germain and H.P.B.: Two Messengers of the White Lodge” by Henry S. Olcott
“Sri Aurobindo” Wikipedia entry
“Theosophy” Wikipedia entry
“Theosophical Society” Wikipedia entry
“Theosophical Society Adyar” Wikipedia entry
official website of The Theosophical Society - Adyar
“The Theosophist October 1889 to April 1890” by H.S. Olcott
“The Theosophist October 1890 to April 1891” by H.S. Olcott
“Buddhism” Wikipedia entry
“Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi” Wikipedia entry
intro music by HipGnosis
intermission music by The Quiet Earth Orchestra - excerpt of “Simple”
outro music by Derek Trucks Band - excerpt of “Maki Madni”
original link -- http://www.occultofpersonality.com/2008/06/18/podcast-48-the-life-and-work-of-col-henry-steel-olcott/
direct link to download .mp3 audio file -- http://www.occultofpersonality.com/podpress_trac/web/71/0/OoP_Podcast48_Olcott.mp3
I am pleased to announce the publication of Old World Magic in Ruins Metropolis. A visit to her local New Age store brings Tracy into conflict with a member of the notorious Caldy Fae.
This anthology features thirty-five Fantasy and Sci-Fi stories, edited by Eric T Reynolds and published by Hadley Rille Books, 2008.
Also, I can now announce th eopening of my new on-line store at http://www.zazzle.com/AdeleCB where you can view unique and enchanting items all designed by me! I've a huge amount of additional designs waiting to be added, so do check back there regularly (or join the mailing list).
Our good friend Christopher Moors of CreativeCosmos.org returns in this episode to discuss the exploration of the inner realms.
Chris begins our conversation by talking about bringing the soul into the body, making space for this process to occur, separating the subtle from the gross, and being open to new feelings and experiences. This leads into talking about the myriad ways that conscious unfoldment might manifest.
Psychic abilities like intuition, telepathy, clairvoyance, clairaudience, and visions have been experienced by those who align the outer and inner worlds. We also speak about animals and interacting with them.
The concept of the soul journey and walking the path round out our conversation.
Watch for Christopher’s upcoming new book entitled “Ruminations of the Universe”.
relevant links:
Creative Cosmos Books and Archives
previous appearances - “Podcast 41 - Journey to the East” and “Podcast 32 - On the Spiritual Path with Christopher Moors”
intro music by HipGnosis
outro music by Christopher Moors - “Are We Born Once or Twice?”
direct link to download .mp3 audio file -- http://www.occultofpersonality.com/podpress_trac/web/70/0/OoP_Podcast47_ChrisMoors_it.mp3
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Dr. Paul Clark is a renowned writer and lecturer, as well as the Steward of the Fraternity of the Hidden Light, or F.L.O. (Fraternitas L.V.X. Occulta). F.L.O. is a Mystery school in the western esoteric tradition. Dr. Clark joins us to discuss the nature and purpose of the Fraternity of the Hidden Light, and what it offers to its members.
“Dr. Paul Clark began esoteric studies at an early age by corresponding with W.E. Butler. When Paul reached the age of twelve, W.E. Butler suggested Paul contact the Reverend Ann Davies, who was then Prolocutor-General of the Builders of the Adytum and thus began a long and rewarding relationship. Paul spent the next thirteen years studying under Ann Davies and Paul was a member of a select circle of seven “stewards” receiving advanced instruction directly from Ann.
In 1982, Paul and a group of Initiates of high grade, founded the Fraternity of the Hidden Light, an Aquarian Age Mystery School. As Steward of the Fraternity, Paul is known for his ability to inspire others to take their spiritual evolution in hand so that they may achieve their full potential as co-creators.
Paul has written several books including “The Book of the Rose”, “The Secret Cipher of the Golden Dawn” and “The Broken Seal” and has authored two instructional courses taken by numerous students around the world: “The Threshold” and “The Path of Return”.”
“My presence is the cause of every form,
And to those who have eyes to see,
Wherever a man may plant his foot is holy ground.
Not alone in sanctuaries set apart,
But in the street and market-place,
In the abode of sin
As well as in the house of prayer,
Mayest thou say with thy Father Jacob,
“Surely the Lord is in this place;
And I knew it not.”
Verily, thy consciousness of body
Is my self-knowledge of form,
And by that knowledge working in thee
Do I maintain thine existence
In all states and conditions.
Behold, I dwell with thee, O Israel,
And thou dwellest with me.
Take heed
That thou despise not thy Lord in human form.
- excerpt from “The Meditation on Qoph” in “The Book of Tokens”
relevant links:
Fraternity of the Hidden Light - “An Aquarian Age Mystery School of the Western Esoteric Tradition”
“Behind the Veil” - Fraternity of the Hidden Light mission statement
“On the Threshold” - correspondence course work
F.L.O. “Document Archive”
“Podcast 42 - The Life and Work of Dr. Paul Foster Case”
“Ann Davies” Wikipedia entry
“The Book of the Rose” by Paul A. Clark
“The Broken Seal and Other Cases” by Paul A. Clark
“Magic, Mysticism, and Initiation” video lecture by Dr. Paul Clark
intro music by HipGnosis
original link -- http://www.occultofpersonality.com/2008/05/04/podcast-46-fraternity-of-the-hidden-lights-steward-dr-paul-clark/
direct link to download .mp3 audio file -- http://www.occultofpersonality.com/podpress_trac/web/69/0/OoP_Podcast46_PaulClark_it.mp3
Paul Tisdell is a surfer, initiate, scribe, and teacher. He joins us to discuss his awakening process and spiritual journey, the compilation of Wisdom, and his work in the field of Hermes.
I AM the circle of eternal flame,
Self-fed.From this Fire all things proceed,
In it all things have their being,
And to it all return.To the unenlightened
It is a devouring flame,
And therefore is it the fang of death;
For by my transforming power
Do I cause the cessation of mine expression
In created forms,
And the unwise see not that cessation in one form
Is but the transition to another.SHIN, the TOOTH or fang,
Is the perfect circle also,
Without beginning,
Without end.
This the wise perceive,
And know that for no creature
Can there be death.Triple is my flame in manifestation,
And one in essence.
Three tongues of Fire,
Three manifesting Words,
And One Being whence all come forth.
One Archetypal world,
One creative letter.
And three worlds derived therefrom.
Such is the manifestation of the sacred Fire.- Paul Foster Case, excerpt from “The Meditation On Shin,” from “The Book of Tokens”
relevant links:
Spiritual Life - The Hermetic Work of Paul Tisdell
“The Christos Meditation Practice”
intro music by HipGnosis
outro music excerpt of “Dark Star -> Beautiful Jam” by Grateful Dead
original link -- http://www.occultofpersonality.com/2008/04/07/podcast-45-the-hermetic-work-of-paul-tisdell/
direct link to download .mp3 audio file -- http://www.occultofpersonality.com/podpress_trac/web/68/0/OoP_Podcast45_Tisdell_it.mp3
Even if it is for the Greater good (in my opinion) it is still a form of brainwashing and evangelism. We all are guilty.
Now I am not trying to be cynical at all. Because I share a similar thought as the person narrorating this video. I agree with much of what he said. But I looked at this video through as many perspectives as I could. First my ego was reeled in because I was enjoying what he was saying. He was talking about archetypes and basic human needs and change. He explained things in many different ways. From a scientist's, a journalist's, a mathmeticians, a philospher's, a priest, a psychologist or a layman could understand and want to embrace. But I did notice how it captured my attention and then got me wanting to be apart of it. I took myself out of the situation for a moment. Call this remote viewing if you will without the meditation. I saw it as a theatrics or puppet show to get my attention. I saw the lights and the motion and I remembered where I had saw these fascinating and spectacular designs. I had seen them in hypnotic illustrations or tools to mesmerize. I also saw the fractals and the beauty of the universe in so many layers.Dancing in that very famous spiral that seems to take us to that alternate perception. I heard the music that lulled me to sleep. It was very charming and I was very receptive to the message that was given. Some people are just more susceptible to the trance. It is not that I really mind what we were being asked to do. To believe in ourselves. To not give up. To see that there is something else out there besides what we could have thought existed. But I did notice that someone was using these tools to build the world into what they want it to be. The narrator's voice is soft and suggestive. If you have ever tried any hypgnosis courses you will learn that this is part of the show. To distract the visual, to calm the physical and to place that person altered state. It really comes down to the intent of the magician.
I want to be part of this movement. I want change and I want people to become super heroes and save us or help us escape. I want to understand the many layers of our existence and realize that we are just part one big cosmic ocean or a germ in the dimension of an even larger cosmos. How do we even know what is big or little? What do we have to measure it to?I know that things exist on many different levels and I am just a miniscule part of that great big existence....yeah yeah beat it into my head that I am nothing in any form that it can come across. But I can't help but see this as an opportunity to think that I am apart of the everything and that is a wonderful and inspiring feeling and I want to help others feel that way. But I can't make them realize that. So I keep on broadcasting and maybe I will start thinking of ways like these guys to broadcast the message to more people. I don't really think it matters about who's broadcast is louder and more believable. I think its more about realizing that you want to work with other people who believe in themselves and want to see change. What will it hurt? We haven't tried it before so let's give it a try. I believe because I exist. I exist because I believe. I believe in you and me. You believe in you and me. There are so many ways to describe the universe. I think if more people got together who believed in similar things and started a network there is nothing that would be impossible.
This one taught a similar message and inspired hope but targeted another angle. Since I love cartoons and the super hero style of the scientist character it charmed me in another way. It was still another form of magick. I was reeled in and taken to another dimension in my own mind for a little while. What if somewhere else in another dimension these thoughts that I had created that exact scenario that I saw and heard? Because I witnessed it became a real manifestation? What if the things that I was thinking about became physical manifestations in an alternate dimension that I can't physically see. Doesn't mean that it doesn't exist. It just means that I don't see it. I thought it up so it existed as a thought in my head for a little while. Until I quit thinking about it, it is there for a moment in time. It has a place, in my head, it takes up space, as a thought in my mind with dimensions and features that I give it. Its a live for a little while. It goes to the back buried as a memory (death or Past or unknown). These are my storage files of association. These are my halls of knowledge and make me the person that I am. The route of my existence. Now I may share this existence with you. What if everyone else that watched this video did the same thing with the characters. Your thoughts and my thoughts are manifestations or realities even though we can feel them or touch them. The more people that know them by that name and description the more people that create them into being. We control the environment. We can change the channel.
We exist and I know you exist Even if I haven't met you. I still am here with you because there is proof in this. You are reading this and I wrote it. We are both here in this world. Maybe some people aren't psychic they are just more in tune with the probability of actions maybe they can figure it out and see things differently. It is always nice to get more people working on something. People do the same routines but on different levels of involvement and understanding. We all are basically trying to do the same thing. Exist and understand the reason for our existence. It is baffeling and time-consuming. But one day you might finally realize what you needed to know. You have all these people that you met and helped you get to that understanding or level. They all built that and are all apart of what you call YOU. But in another respect you can also make things up as you go along. Give it a name. It will exist. Think it up. Make it. Create it. Believe it. Or build it. That is the key to existence. Existence is what you personally make it.
I have watched many family members stop existing because of some disease and they were doing fine until they found out about it. Then they are given a bunch of literature as part of the process of information to tell them what illness they have (that they never new before and was not bothered by) but now they look for all these symptoms and start becoming the illness. Then they are given this therapy to fix it. And they believe everything is fixed because of this medicine. Then you have the ones that everything is going well but the doctor keeps telling you you aren't going to make it. Then they listen to the doctor and there family knows too and they give up. But things were going well until they gave up. Friends and family members usually give up on them. They go around sharing grievances before its time and living each day like it is there last. No one knows which day is there last. I don't care how psychic they are. Maybe their readings come true because the individual that received them believe the message and make it manifest. I refuse to give up. So I believe that people can change anything they set their mind too. There are things that happen that no one can predict. I don't blame it on karma and I can look to my past and learn from the mistakes. I know this world is built on patterns. The same crap that happened during the Bronze age is the same crap that is going on today. There are just different levels and forms of crap.
The more people who believe in a particular theory. The more it will grow in power as the numbers of people adding to the belief consensus. Because of this, the popular theory or belief will reflected in our universe or global or group consciousness. The more people who look for possibilities the better. But we can also do this on a singular level too. within our own world. We can't be expected to help save the universe if we can't master our own life. But to who's standard to we use as a guide. To whoms rules do we adhere to. I understand the problem of the previous civilizations. Well as much as I can from my level of understanding. I understand that stuff happens because people have become subservient to thinking that this is just how it is and there is nothing that they can do. People want a guide book. They want a map plotted out for them but who should be the map maker. There are so many levels of exploration. WE have charted most of the physical meridians and lines but there is so much more that remains a mystery. To master these levels we have to look to new heights and channels to open up those experiences. In the past there have been many forms of this experience. These shifts in consciousness. It is part of the evolution and I am so greatful to be a witness to it. But there will be as many ups and downs as we believe there will be. It can be as hard or easy as we make it. I think everyone should write the script to their own lives. If more people try to come up with solutions we will find a resolution to all of the problems besides Unforseen events. War or chaos the Environment, playing with weather machines, testing guinnea pigs for research, creating media, thriving the industry, the game of chess that is played by all the Gods setting safely inside the barriers of their kingdoms that we have built on our backs brick by brick while they are safe and we are merely entertainment. We all entertain each other in some fashion or form. We all hate each other in some fashion and we all thrive on the chaos. There are just different levels of it. Truth seekers. Just be true to yourself. All the saviours have been trying to tell you that the truth would set you free. That truth is whatever you believe in. If we believe we can make our problems disappear, maybe we can but we have to make an effort to direct the energy or do we even have to do anything at all? Maybe that is the key. We just stop doing what other people tell us to do.
It is so hard to stop telling people what to do. I am telling everyone what I think should be done. Don't listen to me. Too late. You already did. Can't take that back. I left an imprint with you. If you even got this far I am proud of you for reading all this crap that is spewing from my mouth. I don't have an answer for you. I am still trying to figure out my answer. What is my truth? What is my true will? What do I want to do? What should I do? Do unto others as you would have done unto you. Thats a great universal code.
