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The Sanctuary of the Self
What could be more essential than the discovery and analysis of self, the composite of that consciousness which constitutes one's whole being? This book of sound logic presents revealingly and in entirety the four phases of human living: The Mysteries, The Technique, The Pitfalls, and Attainment.
Do you not, at times, entertain the question as to whether you are living your life to your best advantage? You may find an answer in some of the 23 chapters, presented under headings such as: Causality and Karma, The Lost Word, Death—The Law of Change, Love and Desire, Nature of Dreams, Prediction, Mastership and Perfection. Consider "Love and Desire."
In much of ancient and modern literature, as well as in the many and various preachments of the present-day world, LOVE is proclaimed as the solution to all human conflict. Do you understand truly the meaning of absolute love? Do you know that there are various loves and that some of the so-called loves are dangerous drives?
Written authoritatively by Ralph M. Lewis, former Imperator of the Rosicrucian Order (AMORC) is of particular value as a text for teachers and students of metaphysics, including philosophy and psychology.
Do you not, at times, entertain the question as to whether you are living your life to your best advantage? You may find an answer in some of the 23 chapters, presented under headings such as: Causality and Karma, The Lost Word, Death—The Law of Change, Love and Desire, Nature of Dreams, Prediction, Mastership and Perfection. Consider "Love and Desire."
In much of ancient and modern literature, as well as in the many and various preachments of the present-day world, LOVE is proclaimed as the solution to all human conflict. Do you understand truly the meaning of absolute love? Do you know that there are various loves and that some of the so-called loves are dangerous drives?
Written authoritatively by Ralph M. Lewis, former Imperator of the Rosicrucian Order (AMORC) is of particular value as a text for teachers and students of metaphysics, including philosophy and psychology.
351 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1970
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March 19, 2013
I think this is Ralph Lewis's best work. The best part is later in the book where he explains the difference between occultism, Hermetic Philosophy, metaphysics and mysticism. Highly recommended for AMORC students.
March 9, 2023
Learn the basics and look within.
I like the fact that it causes one to look within and know thyself. I would recommend this book to anyone who is on a journey of spiritual development and understanding. Some things may be historical and at first seem scary, however it is good to know these, as it changes your perception. This book is great for someone on the path to becoming a mystic.
I like the fact that it causes one to look within and know thyself. I would recommend this book to anyone who is on a journey of spiritual development and understanding. Some things may be historical and at first seem scary, however it is good to know these, as it changes your perception. This book is great for someone on the path to becoming a mystic.
May 27, 2022
Wish I had read this earlier
This book is very useful in closing the bridge for the different aspects of mysticism. It discloses different yet non-competing paths for the modern day mystic.
This book is very useful in closing the bridge for the different aspects of mysticism. It discloses different yet non-competing paths for the modern day mystic.
August 30, 2024
Absolute essential read for everyone; not just Rosicrucians
This is an incredibly spiritual book. It doesn’t get into the technical aspects of Rosicrucianism at all. It’s just describes, not just how, but as to why we all need to live a mystical life and how it benefits everyone.
This is an incredibly spiritual book. It doesn’t get into the technical aspects of Rosicrucianism at all. It’s just describes, not just how, but as to why we all need to live a mystical life and how it benefits everyone.
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