Meditation and Initiation

Meditation and Initiation
Author: Conrad Rehbach
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2017-07-08
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1387088920

The book Meditation and Initiation by Conrad Rehbach is based on the authors research and work with Anthroposophy, a spiritual path of self development given by Rudolf Steiner. The book includes a comparative study of the sixfold path which is one of the basic teachings of Anthroposophy, and a way of self development, meditation and initiation. The author attempts to provide the reader and fellow student of Anthroposophy with a guide and workbook, sharing ideas and practical examples on how to work with the sixfold path, without being dogmatic or narrow in the approach to and practice of meditation. The book is of interest to anyone wanting to learn about meditation and Anthroposophy, and the sixfold path as given in Anthroposophy in particular.

Meditation and the Initiation Process: Vol 6 of A Treatise on Mind

Meditation and the Initiation Process: Vol 6 of A Treatise on Mind
Author: Bodo Balsys
Publisher: Universal Dharma Publishing
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2014-10-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0992356857

This book provides practical background information and teachings on meditation primarily for a Western audience. Through meditation, compassionately focused actions, and group sharing the Heart centre is awakened and Bodhicitta is manifested. For this to occur the development of wisdom is essential. The associated process concerning the path of Initiation into the Mysteries of being/non-being, and the planetary Head centre (Shambhala) shall be provided. The subtleties of the Initiation path will be revealed through an esoteric interpretation of passages from the Bible, as the New Testament constitutes a major text on this subject. This philosophy is complimentary to the Buddhist foundation presented in the previous volumes of this series.

Six-Session Guru Yoga Commentary eBook

Six-Session Guru Yoga Commentary eBook
Author: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Publisher: FPMT
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2019-07-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

This practice is restricted to only those with the appropriate tantric initiation. If you are unsure whether you are qualified or not, please email us at [email protected]. By purchasing this text, you confirm you have received the appropriate initiation. You need to have received an initiation (wang) of the yoga tantra or highest yoga tantra class in order to read these commentaries of the six-session guru yoga. Within the Gelug tradition, practicing the six-session guru yoga is a daily commitment for anyone who has received a highest yoga tantra initiation. This text provides the commentary from Lama Zopa Rinpoche on the benefits of the practice, how to meditate on each verse of the sadhana, and the samayas of the five buddha families. The commentary uses the extension version of Phabongkha Dechen Nyingpo’s Six-Session Guru Yoga as its basis. Contents Include: - The Benefits of Six-Session Guru Yoga - How to Practice Six-Session Guru Yoga - The Samayas of the Five Buddha Families “Phabongkha Dechen Nyingpo said Six-Session Guru Yoga is much more precious than three galaxies filled with gold,” Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaches in Six-Session Guru Yoga Commentary. “Why? Because the practice of Six-Session Guru Yoga has unbelievable benefits. It gives incredible protection. This practice eliminates so much heavy negative karma and purifies all ten nonvirtuous actions. It purifies broken pratimoksha vows, bodhisattva vows, and tantric vows. It allows us to practice the general tantric vows, the samayas of the five buddha families, and the particular tantric root vows. By doing Six-Session Guru Yoga, we practice all the samayas and are reminded of the fourteen root downfalls and eight bompos of mother tantra samaya. We accumulate unbelievable merit by keeping the samayas and vows of tantra. According to the root tantra of Manjughosha, without practicing the pure morality of these vows, we have no basis for tantric realization and no way to achieve enlightenment. Even if we don’t do many other practices, living purely in the samaya vows is enough. Therefore, this practice gives incredible protection.” 76 pages, 2020 edition.

The Power of Mantra & the Mystery of Initiation

The Power of Mantra & the Mystery of Initiation
Author: Pandit Rajmani Tigunait
Publisher: Himalayan Institute Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2007-02-08
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780893891763

The use of sacred words for their transformative powers lies at the core of countless traditions, and transcends the barriers of geographic location and time. In this book, Pandit Tigunait draws from his comprehensive knowledge of ancient yogic scripture, and his personal experiences with great Himalayan sages, to make this esoteric science accessible to a 21st-century audience. The wisdom Pandit Tigunait shares in this book explains: What mantras are and the nature of their practice The various classes of mantras and their specific effects How to use the inherent power of mantra to awaken inner peace and fuel spiritual enfoldment Seekers in all times and from all traditions have made the journey from transitory pleasures to eternal joy with the science of mantra. Purchase your copy of The Power of Mantra and the Mystery of Initiation today and discover the profound change mantra meditation can make in your life.

African Goddess Initiation

African Goddess Initiation
Author: Abiola Abrams
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
Total Pages: 425
Release: 2021-07-20
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1401962955

A sacred feminine initiation of self-love and soul care rituals, tools, and exercises. Spiritual teacher, intuitive coach, and award-winning author, Abiola Abrams invites you to activate African goddess magic to transmute your fears and limiting beliefs, so that you can create more happiness, abundance, and self-acceptance. Africa is a continent of 54+ countries, and her children are global. There is no one African spiritual tradition. Our ancestors who were trafficked in "The New World" hid the secrets of our orishas, abosom, lwas, álúsí, and god/desses behind saints, angels, and legendary characters. From South Africa to Egypt, Brazil to Haiti, Guyana to Louisiana, goddess wisdom still empowers us. Writes Abiola, "Spirit told me, "We choose who shows up." And if you are holding this book, then this sacred medicine is meant for you. In this book, you will meet ancient goddesses and divine feminine energy ancestors, legendary queens, and mystical spirits. As you complete their powerful rituals, and ascend through their temples, you will: . Awaken generational healing in the Temple of Ancestors; . Manifest your miracles in the Temple of Conjurers; . Release the struggle in the Temple of Warriors; . Embrace your dark goddess self in the Temple of Shadows; . Heal your primal wounds in the Temple of Lovers; . Liberate your voice in the Temple of Griots; . Open your third eye intuition in the Temple of Queens; and . Surrender, meditate, and rise in the Temple of High Priestesses. Welcome to your goddess circle!

Revelations of a Melchizedek Initiate

Revelations of a Melchizedek Initiate
Author: Joshua David Stone
Publisher: Light Technology Publishing
Total Pages: 340
Release: 1998-10-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781891824104

This book traces the author's journey of ascension through the seven levels of initiation, through the process of anchoring and activating his fifty chakras, expanding to a 99-percent light quotient, then on to anchoring and fully activating all twelve bodies, which include the five higher bodies. Exactly how this is done is shared, and in-depth information is given on the workings of the inner-plane ashram under the guidance of Djwhal Khul, Lord Maitreya and Lord Melchizedek. You are invited to journey with him as he unfolds the process of his initiations, beginning at the sixth, moving through the equivalent of the tenth intiation and into the beginning of the eleventh. Written as a personal log, this book shares, in an open and candid manner, dreams, meditations, conversations with the masters, spiritual background, thoughts and reflections and actual ascension experiences.

Advancing the Witches Craft

Advancing the Witches Craft
Author: Lord Foxglove
Publisher: Career Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Magic
ISBN: 9781564148117

Text combines elements of mystery, adventure, and advanced teachings in withcraft.

The Oxford Handbook of Meditation

The Oxford Handbook of Meditation
Author: Miguel Farias
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 1038
Release: 2021-09-09
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 019880864X

This handbook is currently in development, with individual articles publishing online in advance of print publication. At this time, we cannot add information about unpublished articles in this handbook, however the table of contents will continue to grow as additional articles pass through the review process and are added to the site. Please note that the online publication date for this handbook is the date that the first article in the title was published online.

Meditation for Beginners in Six World Religions

Meditation for Beginners in Six World Religions
Author: Gabriel J. Gomes
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 439
Release: 2019-10-08
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1796063398

MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS IN SIX WORLD RELIGIONS is a step-by-step guide to meditation based on Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Kabbalah, Christian Mysticism, and Sufism. In Chapter I, I explain the nature of meditation and its various stages—physiological, psychological, and spiritual. Chapter II presents how to become free of negative conditioning, such as anxiety, stress, loneliness, depression; how to free positive qualities, such as love, compassion, generosity, trust; and how to expand moment to moment awareness. Chapter III discusses the process of formal meditation from the beginning all the way to enlightenment. In Chapter IV I set out Ground Rules for Formal Meditation. After discussing the Meaning of Yoga in Chapter IV, in the next chapter I present Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra and the meditation practices it prescribes. Next I consider the Meaning of Mantra and Transcendental Meditation, and then Bhakti Meditation and Jnana Yoga or Yoga of Knowledge. Next three chapters are devoted to Concentration and Insight Meditation to represent Theravada Buddhism; Zen Buddhism; and Tibetan Buddhism and their meditation practices. For Daoism, after discussing its nature, I present meditation exercises culled from various sources. Next, I go on to present Kabbalah and selective Kabbalist meditation practices. From Eastern Christianity, I include how to practice the “Jesus Prayer.” For Western Christianity, I include meditative exercises culled from classical and contemporary sources. For Sufism, I include descriptions of meditative methods derived from various sources. For those who would want to proceed to advanced practices, I include chapters for Choosing a Path; Finding a Qualified Teacher; and the ideal Teacher-Student Relationship as these will be crucial for them to arrive an experience of enlightenment.