This involves a variety of intensive mental exercises. The first step in hermetics before even attempting any kind of initiation into hermetics is to know and understand the basic hermetic make up of a human being. Initiation into hermetics, the practice of magical evocation, and the key to the true quabbalah. Initiation into hermetics intro with personal suggestions.
In contrast to other booths on the subject of magic, bardon focuses his attention on the practical training necessary for all true magical attainment. A complete list of guenon s works, given in the order of their original publication in french, follows this note. He left behind him four legendary classics of occult literature. Perspectives on initiation collected works of rene guenon. Initiation into hermetics intro with personal suggestions duration. This is a breakdown of the excercises in a book called initiation into hermetics. In contrast to other books on the subject of magic, franz bardon focuses his attention on the practical training of mind, body, and spirit necessary for all true magical attainment. The goal with concentration and meditationas, for example, the step 1 mental exercises of initiation into hermetics, as well as the later elemental concentration exercisesis for the effort to be a smooth one, for concentration and eventual contemplation to come naturally. This is the first video in a series im making on franz bardons initiation into hermetics.
Description of the book studies in freemasonry and the compagnonnage. Religion in the light of the perennial philosophy, 2000, p. Initiation into hermetics is a ruthlessly pragmatic and technical book about utterly mastering the fourfive primal elements in both understanding and practice. The law of cause and effect the human body the body diet the occult anatomy of the body the physicalmaterial plane or the physicalmaterial world the soul or astral body the. Initiation i theory the elements the principle of fire the principle of water the principle of air the principle of earth light the akasha or etheric principle karma. It was only the war which provided guenon with enough respite from his correspondence to devote himself to the writing of some of his major works including the reign of quantity 1945. The sophia perennis edition is intended to fill the urgent need to esent them in a more authoritative and systematic form. It remains, for those with eyes to see, completely transparent to the one, always as it were shining with the divine. That a human being consists of a physical body, an astral body soul and an immortal spirit. Franz bardon initiation into hermetics a course of. Initiation and spiritual realization rene guenon, henry d. Rawns commentary upon initiation into hermeticsby franz. Initiation into hermetics by franz bardon pdf ruchishen. I am having problems deciphering hes description of it even.
There can be no doubt that rene guenon was an authority and like us today person who was trying to dive into past as much as possible to find the fundamental answers of our life. I have scanned through it and it appears to be a different translation, poorer imo, but on the whole pretty sound. Everything that has been created, the macrocosm as well as the microcosm, consequently the big and the small world have been achieved by the effect of the elements. Initiation into hermetics by franz bardon nook book. Full text of rene guenon english pdf internet archive. Entrance into the guilds and brotherhoods of traditional society occurs by rigorous selection and arduous training, thus assuring that those who fill the established offices are those best suited to discharge the work that their appointed stations entail. The essence of christian hermeticism electrical spirituality. The pdf version of franz bardons iih initiation into hermetics differs from the merkur publishing copy that i own. Wherever possible, references have been updated, and english editions substituted. Entrance into the guilds and brotherhoods of traditional society occurs by rigorous selection and arduous training, thus assuring that those who fill the established offices. Initiation into hermetics software free download initiation.
The reign of quantity and the signs of the times i rene guenon. Initiation into hermetics is without question the most profound and detailed instruction on how to enter the path of true hermetic initiation. One of rene guenons lifelong quests was to discover, or revive, the esoteric, initiatory dimension of the christian tradition. Self initiation into the holy mysteries with the need of a guru or master. Two previous translations of the crisis of the modern world were consulted in the preparation of this edition, that of arthur osborne.
Rene guenon and the heart of the grail gnostic academy. The crisis of the modern world collected works of rene. For this reason, right from the beginning of the initiation, i shall attend to these powers and underline their deep and manifold significance in. And recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone who wants to get a sense of the guiding ideolog of what has evolved into current postmodern traditionalism. Apr 20, 2009 hi welli have always been a bit wary of this kind of stuff as liberation as described in the dharma is what i see as the ultimate goal but also that the tibetan approches are also something of a toolbox of methods and wondered whether bardons approach can take you the same way. I can share links to those if anyone is interested. Instead, it is a vital part of initiation that guarantees that the student will either stay on course or give up the pursuit. Initiation into hermetics, free initiation into hermetics software downloads, page 3. Hey guys i love coming to this sub and reading all the fascinating posts. The differences between this edition and earlier editions are minor. Rawns commentary upon initiation into hermeticsby franz bardon. Our foundation is based on franz bardons iih initiation into hermetics membership to the hermetic academy costs only. I will be employing the 1999 merkur publishing edition throughout my comments.
He is best known for his three volumes on hermetic magic. What i find as an obstacle is to actually take as primordial tradition anything connected or related to any of the abrahamic religions. Perspectives on initiation is rene guenons highly rigorous and objective account of what initiation truly means and how significant a role it plays in spiritual realization. This essence is summarized in the two primary sacraments of baptism and holy communion or the eucharist, and the realization of the trinity. Initiation and spiritual realization is the closest thing to a work on spiritual. This book forms the foundation upon which pme and ktq were later written and it. Brackets indicate editorial inser tions, or, within citations, guenons additions. Dec 18, 2017 initiation into hermetics by franz bardon is it real. Initiation into hermetics if the first and most important of franz bardon s works and is rightly regarded as the cornerstone of his entire opus. The result of the practical exercises is the development of occult abilities which can be of benefit to the student, in as far as he can change his existence for the better. The result of the practical exercises is the development of. It can, however, be affirmed positively that this work is indeed the gate to the true initiation, the first key to using the universal rules. Thus, it is not just a theoretical treatment of initiation in the manner. It appeared in 1956, approximately two years before bardons death.
Pdf rene guenon initiation interioartistic diy academia. Perspectives on initiation is rene guenon s highly rigorous and objective account of what initiation truly means and how significant a role it plays in spiritual realization. Thus, any help to relax the bodymind complex can be good for these. Initiation into hermetics if the first and most important of franz bardons works and is rightly regarded as the cornerstone of his entire opus. English the reign of quantity and the signs of the times i rene guenon. Before guenon became a member of the ordre martiniste, he had taken several classes of one of papus. Buy a cheap copy of initiation into hermetics book by franz bardon. Hi welli have always been a bit wary of this kind of stuff as liberation as described in the dharma is what i see as the ultimate goal but also that the tibetan approches are also something of a toolbox of methods and wondered whether. There are no elaborate rituals bardons firm assertion is that rituals constitute an advanced form of magic, and in the hands of. The essence of christian hermeticism is the same as the essence of conventional christianity, except that one actually practices and realizes this essence instead of merely believing it. Metaphysics, tradition, and the crisis of modernity appears as one of.
Nov 15, 2010 there can be no doubt that rene guenon was an authority and like us today person who was trying to dive into past as much as possible to find the fundamental answers of our life. Islamic, and including also alchemy, hermeticism, and other esoteric currents, they. Traditional society, guenon argues, being hierarchical is also initiatory. Initiation into hermetics pdf franz bardon reality files. Metaphysics, tradition, and the crisis of modernity rene guenon. The first englishlanguage biography of the wellknown traditionalist metaphysican rene guenon, including a separate section assessing the impact of his work in the western world, and an extensive annotated bibliography. Initiation into hermetics hey guys i love coming to this sub and reading all the fascinating posts. The author approaches the topic both in an scholarly fashion and from a traditional perspective. Rene guenon english translations is a decidedly useful selection of guenon in english. Aug 04, 2016 initiation into hermetics intro with personal suggestions. These exercises lead to the development of body, soul and spirit.
Initiation into hermetics is the title of the english translation of franz bardons first of three volumes concerning selfrealization in line with the hermetic tradition. Jun 01, 2001 initiation into hermetics if the first and most important of franz bardon s works and is rightly regarded as the cornerstone of his entire opus. Hermeticism, and other esoteric currents, they direct the reader also to the deepest level of. In his later years guenon was much preoccupied with questions concerning initiation into. Czech occultist best known for his three volumes on hermetic magic. Franz bardon 19091958 was a czech stage magician and teacher of hermetics. This entitles you to access the online academy member area, find a teacher, attend events, seminars and online events run by the school. I am not going to deny the fact of fragments being able to be found in many an authors publications, but not in a single book will the reader find so. Biography of rene guenon countercurrents publishing. The crisis of the modern world collected works of rene guenon. Franz bardon is considered by many as the greatest adept of the 20th century. Production of elementharmony in regions of the body step iv magic physical training 1. Jul 27, 2004 initiation and spiritual realization is the closest thing to a work on spiritual direction rene guenon ever wrote, touching as it does upon such vital topics as the transmission of initiatic grace, the various types and functions of the spiritual master, obstacles the aspirant is likely to encounter, different modes of contemplation, and the degrees of spiritual realization. A practice of magic by franz bardon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Metaphysics, tradition, and the crisis of modernity, edited by john herlihy. Rene guenon is recognized today as one of the great christian mystics of the 20 th century. Into human beings step iv magic psychic training 1. Apr 01, 2001 initiation into hermetics if the first and most important of franz bardon s works and is rightly regarded as the cornerstone of his entire opus. Rene guenon 18861951 was one of the great luminaries of the twentieth century, whose critique of the modern world has stood fast against the shifting sands of intellectual fashion. Initiation into hermetics provides step by step instruction in the form of practical exercises. Initiation into hermetics download free epub, pdf selfinitiation into the holy mysteries with the need of a guru or master. Ive recently got my hands on franz bardons intitiation into hermetics and i have a question. Hermeticism, and other esoteric currents, they direct the reader also to the. Initiation into hermetics is the first and most important of franz bardons works and is rightly regarded as the cornerstone of his entire opus. If a person cannot accept that, then an initiation into hermetics is impossible.
Session 1 your initiation into new hermetics please listen to the program initiation into the new hermetics. From there you will be introduced progressively to the light. These volumes are initiation into hermetics, the practice of magical evocation and the key to the true quabbalah. Franz bardons initiation into hermetics cheatsheet. This is a breakdown of the excercises in a book called initiation into. In the present volume, along with its companion volume the esoterism of dante, guenon undertakes to establish that the three parts of the divine comedy represent the stages of initiatic realization, exploring the parallels between the symbolism of the commedia and.
Initiation into hermetics by franz bardon nook book ebook. Initiation into hermetics by franz bardon foreword introduction part i. You will begin by setting up your inner temple in the altered state and then you will move into darkness. Metaphysical principles, traditional doctrines, and the crisis of modernity english edition ebook. Initiation into hermetics by franz bardon is it real. A tirelesss worker for the light, he survived hitlers concentration camp, but died a victim of communist persecution in 1958. Insights into christian esoterism by rene guenon, paperback.
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