Symbols of Sacred Science

by René Guénon

In Symbols of Sacred Science, Guénon, a master of precise, even 'mathematical' metaphysical exposition, reveals himself as a consummate exegete of myth and symbolism as well, superior in many ways to Mircea Eliade, and comparable perhaps only to his respected friend Ananda K. Coomaraswamy. This extraordinary text unveils the cosmological meanings of root symbols organized under such general headings The Center of the World, Cyclic Manifestation, Symboic Weapons, Axial Symbolism and the Symbolsim of Passage, The Symbolism of Building, and The Symbolism of the Heart. Far more than a simple catalogue of myths and symbols from many traditions, Symbols of the Sacred Science lays the foundation for a universal esoteric symbology. In this work, Guénon demonstrates the fundamental unity-across all cultures and ages-of the images with which the Absolute clothes itself in its cosmic self-revelation.

Genres: Philosophy, Religion, Nonfiction, Metaphysics, Occult, Spirituality, Mysticism

478 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1962

About the author

René Guénon (1886-1951) was a French author and intellectual who remains an influential figure in the domain of sacred science,traditional studies, symbolism and initiation.

French biography : http://arlesquint.free.fr/rene%20guen...
http://www.index-rene-guenon.org/

Reviews

[Mario]

Excellent work from an author that walks the path of tradition with a deeply erudite yet objective eye.
An extremely acccurate and articulate essay on the symbols of an ageless wisdom explained with In a plain and clear language not affected by the sophistication often encountered in many others authors on the subject. It will inform, educate and enlighten the reader on a complex subject that touches many layers of human history and life. Excellent

[A.]

A posthumous collection of Guénon's in-depth synthetic view concerning various sacred symbols throughout the world. It is of an immense value, I highly recommend it for anyone interested.

I personally read the French original version, but to the English readers, 'caveat lector'... Martin Lings, the editor of the first English translation (1995), deleted some parts of some articles (Chapter 6 and complete deletion of Chap 71). However, I am not sure if the current available edition has the same..."problem". In all cases, one should always do his best to avoid translations, if possible.

[Cicero Marra]

Sabe aquele sentimento de entrar no meio de uma palestra e sair de lá com a impressão de que a palestra foi boa, mas você não sabe exatamente o que o cara estava falando? Então.

[Truls Ljungström]

En ganska spännande genomgång av de vanligaste västerländska (Guenon hade sagt indoeuropeiska) symbolerna.

[no.stache.nietzsche]

Probably Guenon's longest work, this one is eminently accessible, presenting a lot of arcane tidbits, well organized by topic into a definite flow that ties these disparate articles into a coherent work. Really appreciate this stuff!

[Pamela H]

El autor es claro y conciso en la redacción al tiempo que explica los temas; también nos deriva a múltiples referencias para complementar o profundizar la información. Este libro lo recomiendo si ya se tiene un bagaje sobre estos tópicos.

[Lieutenant]

This is not the kind of work that one is supposed to read all at once, it is meant to be meditated slowly slowly, and I think there are but few symbols which I have not meditated upon.
According to de Carvalho : “ To say that “the Church adopted pagan symbols” is to ignore what a symbol is. A few good months of René Guénon will cure this problem.”

"Jean Daniélou and René Guénon have the merit of having the meaning of symbolic knowledge in its specificity and as a respectable scientific knowledge." Pope Benedict XVI.

[Les75]

Un libro più da consultare che da leggere, uno sfoggio di cultura mondiale più unico che raro, una lettura comparata dei principali simboli presenti fin dall'antichità in ogni cultura e popolo del nostro pianeta. Sono gli anni in cui Guénon abbraccia la cultura e l'esoterismo islamici, e lo stesso periodo in cui dedica i suoi studi alla riscoperta della linfa vitale delle culture orientali e indiane.

[Magician21]

Una raccolta di saggi illuminanti: un testo base per smontare l'inganno della modernità ideologica

[Macarena Diaz]

Una imagen es un sueño. En buena compañía.

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📖Este libro es una compilación de los artículos sobre símbolos tradicionales que René Guénon publicó entre 1925 y 1950. Es una lectura que he hecho poquito a poco y con regla y lápiz. He encontrado en este libro mucha y muy valiosa información. Os animo a conocerlo, si os gusta este tema.

🪶”La capacidad de resumir y condensar es justamente lo que da al simbolismo su interés, utilidad y, si se usa bien, capacidad de seducción”.
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[Chiara F.]

La potenza di questo tomo sta nell’aprire la mente dinnanzi a nuovi mondi, tutti egualmente esplorabili.

Parto da qui per approfondire, ricercare, indagare la realtà che è al di fuori eppure così dentro di noi.

La sensazione è che a distanza di un secolo dalla pubblicazione di queste pagine, l’umanità con tutte le sue scoperte tecnologiche abbia fatto mille passi indietro nel proprio approccio al divino e alla sacralità dei simboli attorno a noi.

[Jung Edda]

Masterpiece of lost symbolic meaning.

[Dorje]

Amazingly profound book. I highly recommend it.

[Aaron Schuschu]

Basically a rehashing of previous works without openly saying so but still good

[Silvia]

Argomento interessante ma ho fatto una fatica bestiale a finirlo.

[Jim]

Full to the brim with traditionalist symbolism and esoterica. Guenon is a particularly unforgiving author, and this is not a casual read. Not the hardest thing I've read, but not far off.

[Alt Er Nego]

Who art thou?

I art thou!

[Imogen Gay Poots]

Out east 17

[Martin Incarbone]

La traducción es bastante buena.