It was pointed out in a discussion here that Valentin Tomberg wrote the following on “exteriorization”, summarizing the respective attitudes of Buddha and Christ to the vision of a damaged world: The Buddha saw the true nature of the world and that it was sick. Considering it incurable he instituted … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2013
Crest Jewel
study the scriptures, engage in altruistic activities, participate in rites, and worship the gods. Ultimately, however, what is necessary is the knowledge of the oneness of the self. Continue reading
My Meandering Spiritual Journey
I should be reluctant to post this because it is too personal, but to give in to reluctance would be to fall victim to the gnomic will. But, you may object, I am not infallible so I have no True Will. Continue reading
Ascesis and Anti-Europe
This is authored by Havismat (Guido De Giorgio), from Volume 2 of Introduction to Magic. We see more of the paradoxical style of his writing. He reveals some personal details about his time in Tunisia and his experience with Sufis. See Short Note on Woman in East and West for … Continue reading
Vichara and Alchemical Marriage
When we try to shut out all the whims and fancies of our restless mind, and to concentrate on the one chosen for a definite purpose, the mind fights desperately in order to resist control. Continue reading
The Idea of the World in the West
The criterion of certainty for the Oriental is not criticism and logic, but rather that of a “transcendental experience”. Continue reading
Poets of the Reunion
Here is Chesterton: The originality of George MacDonald has also a historical significance, which perhaps can best be estimated by comparing him with his great countryman Carlyle. It is a measure of the very real power and even popularity of Puritanism in Scotland that Carlyle never lost the Puritan mood … Continue reading
Power and Intelligence
Modern civilized man cannot endure cruelty, pain and suffering and is more merciful than men of the past, but this is not because he is morally and spiritually higher than they. He fears pain and suffering more than they did; he is more effeminate, less firm, patient and courageous than they. Continue reading