Joy of Living Series

Towards Initiation Lesson 1 The main object of these lessons is to present certain guidelines for the student to follow. Many are the pitfalls that lie before him as he journeys into the realms of the mind. Therefore, in presenting what is to follow we try to avoid dictating how one should use this knowledge. […]

Towards Initiation Lesson 2 Before we go any further let us reconsider our starting point. You may be under the impression that we are commencing with this planet called Earth and that whilst humans have given symbols for the planet it is interesting to note that for the earth they have chosen the sign of

Towards Initiation Lesson 3 Orthodox religion of all kinds has managed to maintain the mystique in what we call mysticism.The teachings of the Great Ones have been interpreted in such ways as to lead one to believe that the subject matter was relevant to one department of life only, and this department has been classified

Towards Initiation Lesson 4 To understand the context of this lesson correctly we need to remember what was said before about the nature of experience. We said that all experience takes place in the world of activity, and we are now going to discuss experiences in the “thought realm”.One usually associates an experience with some

Towards Initiation Lesson 5 It should be clear by now that the teachings of the Great Masters have nothing to do with the theories, philosophies and systems of the world of humans. The teachings of these Great Ones spell out the Reality That Is and the true meaning of life as it is intended for

Towards Initiation Lesson 6 If you turn the pages of a book on alchemy, astrology or occult metaphysics you will perhaps come across a diagram of a human body covered with various planetary signs and signs of the zodiac. On the other hand, if you care to look through several books on the same subjects

Towards Initiation Lesson 7 Secret Places and Hidden Retreats are only as secret and hidden as people make them. On the one hand those who perpetuate a Secret or Hidden Place are usually under the impression that they have some knowledge to protect, or, on the other hand, they fear that others might come to

Towards Initiation Lesson 8 There is in reality only one science and one art. All that which is called science and art in this world is humanity’s conception and personal experience of the One. Again, everything in this Reality is in Perfect Order, therefore humanity must possess the right concepts to experience this Order aright.

Towards Initiation Lesson 9 The world without end is the world of Reality. Since all there is is Reality then we live in a world without end. That which is called illusion is the world of change; but as this world possesses no substance it ends when one eliminates from consciousness.One may ask, “How can

Towards Initiation Lesson 10 You, right now, are building up root conditions for future experiences and the ability to maintain and carry through the operation in successive worlds or areas of experience. Even if you reincarnate here you will be able to continue this process consciously and know and understand your true nature, just the