The Hermeticism Collection: The Kybalion, Corpus Hermeticum: The Divine Pymander of Hermes, and The Life and Teachings of Thoth Hermes Trismegistus

by Hermes Trismegistus, Three Initiates, Manly P. Hall

This Hermetic Collection contains, The Kybalion, Corpus The Divine Pymander of Hermes, and The Life and Teachings of Thoth Hermes Trismegistus

Genres: Philosophy, History, Audiobook, Mysticism, Occult, Spirituality, Esoterica

314 pages, paperback

First published November 27, 2018

About the author

Hermes Trismegistus (Ancient Greek: Ἑρμῆς ὁ Τρισμέγιστος, "thrice-greatest Hermes"; Latin: Mercurius ter Maximus) is the purported author of the Hermetic Corpus, a series of sacred texts that are the basis of Hermeticism.

Alternate names: Hermès Trismégiste, Hermes Trismegistro, Hermes Trimegistro, Hermes Trismegisto, Hermes Trimegisto.

Reviews

[Andrej Drapal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is excellent introductory book to hermeticism. First one from my knowledge that presents obscured wisdoms with rational clarity.

[Anupam Tangri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great introductory book. Short read.. I really like the princIpals and laws and explanation of cosmology etc. I’d absolutely no idea that it was so close to Hinduism philosophy. In fact if you omit the reference to Hermeticism and give it to a person familiar with Hindu philosophy and beliefs then it will be very hard for him to believe that it is not a sect of Hinduism.

It is good book for anyone interested in religion or history of religions.

[Malum · Rating 5 out of 5]

foundational texts for modern occult studies.

[Dani Gómez · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️4,5⭐️ Muy bueno y interesante. (Audiolibro)

A mi parecer, El Kybalion no es simplemente un libro, es una llave filosófica que abre puertas a niveles más profundos de comprensión espiritual y mental. Escuchar su contenido en formato audiolibro ha sido como recibir enseñanzas antiguas a través de una voz que resuena en lo más interno. 🧠

Cada principio hermético —mentalismo, correspondencia, vibración, polaridad, ritmo, causa y efecto, y género— se presenta como una ley universal, atemporal, y sorprendentemente relevante hoy en día.

Este no es un texto que se consume a la ligera. Es denso, simbólico, casi alquímico en su intención. Pero para quien busca algo más allá de lo superficial, El Kybalion ofrece una brújula para navegar el caos moderno con sabiduría ancestral. No da respuestas cerradas; su poder está en sembrar preguntas poderosas y dejarte con la sensación de que todo está conectado por leyes invisibles pero inquebrantables.

En audiolibro, la experiencia es casi ritual: las palabras fluyen con solemnidad, ayudando a interiorizar conceptos que requieren reflexión pausada.🎧

En definitiva, El Kybalion es una joya filosófica disfrazada de tratado esotérico. Un clásico oculto que se convierte en compañero de viaje para quienes buscan verdad, sabiduría y transformación. 🏛️

[NordicHolyman · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not in a position to really say much on Hermetic literature, so I won't - but I'm at the very least entitled to an opinion.

Now, I don't know if I'll upset a lot of people - but while the Kybalion is a "fake" (i.e. a modern creation), it's the only takeaway I had from this little collection of writings.
It goes very well with my kind of "Tantric"/metaphysic/non-dual stance, and does so beautifully. I might not know too much about Atkinson's history and philosophy, but I have enjoyed everything I've read by him.
In particular his other more practical works, is something I would call compulsory reading for anyone "chasing Siddhi", without strictly following any special lineage/tradition. He knew what he was talking about.

The rest is - sadly - in my humble opinion, inferior/infantile abrahamic rubbish. Full of dualistic and unhealthy ideas about a cleaner and better "otherworld"/afterlife, the body and our "Samsaric reality" (etc.) as evil and unclean etc. It belongs to a school of thought that has nothing good to bring anyone, at least not of Western descent - and should at best be forgotten or ignored.

[William · Rating 3 out of 5]

I will come back to this at a later date and read it again. Whilst the concepts of Gnosticism were easy for me to grasp, some of the Hermetic principles were tougher. Perhaps my mind isn't open enough yet.

[Tee Jay · Rating 1 out of 5]

What a horridly boring and obtuse book.

[Gabriel Cárdenas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comprendo, gracias 🙏🏼

[AttackGirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ancient wisdom to keep our minds busy

[Andrei Hognogi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A third of the book is self congratulatory, a third is straightforwardly useful ideas to ponder and a third is esoteric poetry and metaphors.

[Joshua Friesen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great introduction to hermetics.