Introduction to Gnosis - Softcover

Aun Weor, Samael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1934206733 ISBN 13: 9781934206737

Publisher: Glorian Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

“Only a mind that is at peace can solve problems.”

introduction to gnosisThe Greek word gnosis implies a type of knowledge that comes from experience. To understand it, one must experience it. Real spirituality and religion begin with experience of the truth, and the method to acquire that experience is primarily practical. However, to experience the reality that is beyond the physical senses, our psychological condition is key: if our mind is disturbed, chaotic, contradictory, then it will remain an obstacle and source of suffering. Introduction to Gnosis provides a straight-forward, practical way to stabilize your mind and your life, to prepare you for the journey to real self-knowledge. Only when the mind is at peace and serene do we have the opportunity to deeply understand anything.

“Even if one is the most sinful of all sinners, one shall yet cross over the ocean of sin by the raft of self-knowledge alone. As the blazing fire reduces wood to ashes; similarly, the fire of self-knowledge reduces all bonds of karma to ashes...” ―Bhagavad-gita 4:36-37

"Know yourself, and you will know the universe and its gods." ―Oracle at Delphi

Also includes How to Make Light Within and Matrimony, Divorce, and Tantra by Samael Aun Weor.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Thelema Press is a non-profit incorporation delivering to humanity the Gnostic Works of Samael Aun Weor.

From the Inside Flap:

First Degree of Introduction to Gnosis This is the introductory degree to the Gnostic philosophical studies or External degrees of Gnosis. It is natural that all students will begin with this degree and eventually continue with the first, second, third degrees, etc. One should keep in mind that these are not the esoteric Gnostic degrees. The esoteric Gnostic degrees, which are the authentic ones, cannot be revealed by anyone who has received them; this is forbidden. Whoever says: "I have so many degrees, so many Initiations," is being dishonest. If a person wants to become an engineer, lawyer, doctor, etc. he has to prepare himself for it. That person will go to school and study a great deal. After he has a good theoretical basis in the field he studied, he will begin to practice what he has learned. Practice brings about perfection. The great sages, professionals, scientists, etc. have not merely had a theoretical knowledge of their respective fields of study, but have also put this knowledge to practice. Theory by itself cannot bring about anything except an intellectual enjoyment on the part of those who understand it. Study these lessons and study them with true incentive, with the desire to learn, with the desire of understanding the superior knowledge. But remember that you need to put into practice what you learn if you want to achieve the perfection of the work.

About this edition

• Publisher: Glorian Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1934206733
• ISBN 13: 9781934206737
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 186