Jay Kinney Knihy

Knížka rozhovorů s angažovaným myslitelem a jogínem.

S podtitulem: Odhalení pravdy o symbolech, tajných ritech a historii svobodného zednářství. Svobodní zednáři jsou spojováni s vševědoucím okem na dolarové bankovce, francouzskou revolucí, templáři a egyptskými pyramidami. Kolují o nich fámy, že jsou vším možným od tajné organizace elitních jedinců s obrovským vlivem, která ovládá svět, až po skrytou síť okultistů a pohanů, chystající se vytvořit nový světový pořádek, a tisícileté bratrstvo zachraňující prastarou moudrost díky esoterickému učení. Jejich tajné symboly, rituály a organizace jsou po staletí zahaleny tajemstvím a slouží jako zdroj jedné teorie za druhou. Kniha Mýtus o zednářích uvádí pověsti o zednářích na pravou míru a odhaluje pravdu, jež je daleko podmanivější než mýty.

This book is meant for those who have ever thought there’s something deeply wrong in their life or the state of the world in general. So often we’re troubled by the anxieties of everyday life, numbly repeating daily rituals with no significance or inner meaning. Contemporary seekers long for a deeper spirituality that, while rooted in Western tradition, will reconnect them with the hidden wisdom that lies beneath all mystical teachings. For decades, our modern society has looked to the East for spiritual guidance and renewal. Here is a guide much closer to home that will lead to a refined and renewed spiritual path and help people rediscover their deeper selves—a true connection of the body, mind, and soul. Covering the gamut from Kabbalah, Gnosticism, and Sufism to Shamanism, Neopaganism, Theosophy, and mystical Christianity, Hidden Wisdom is the handbook to the Western wisdom traditions. Authors Smoley and Kinney examine the key figures and movements of these traditions throughout history to offer a balanced and coherent view of esoteric Western practices.

In a world overwhelmed by information yet lacking wisdom, many Americans find themselves trapped in monotonous office jobs, feeling exhausted and unfulfilled. The narrative highlights the discontent of individuals who long for more meaningful experiences rather than the grind of corporate life. It emphasizes the universal sentiment that prioritizing work over personal fulfillment is ultimately unregrettable.

The founder of the influential Gnosis magazine collects essays by some of today's finest spiritual writers to explore the West's magical and esoteric traditions.Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, Gnosticism, The Knights Templar . . . Even before the success of The Da Vinci Code , many readers knew of these and other aspects of Western esoterica. But few understand their true meaning.In The Inner West , more than twenty essays by seventeen leading authors shine a light on some of the most mysterious and closely held aspects of the Western tradition. Its authors bring to life the symbolist and occult philosophies that populate the history and beliefs of the Western way. These same philosophies-which include variants of Christian and Jewish mysticism, and the teachings of figures like Rudolf Steiner and G. I. Gurdjieff-can present a deep and different spiritual path for today's seekers.Spiritual seekers have often looked to the East for inspiration and guidance. Yet increasing numbers of people are discovering that many helpful wisdom traditions have existed right here in the West. With the Kabbalah and Tarot cards more popular than ever, and alternative spirituality from Wicca to Sufism gaining a new audience, The Inner West is a timely book for this expanding audience