11 posts tagged “consciousness”
Dr. Paul Clark is a renowned writer and lecturer, as well as the Steward of the Fraternity of the Hidden Light, or F.L.O. (Fraternitas L.V.X. Occulta). F.L.O. is a Mystery school in the western esoteric tradition. Dr. Clark joins us to discuss the nature and purpose of the Fraternity of the Hidden Light, and what it offers to its members.
“Dr. Paul Clark began esoteric studies at an early age by corresponding with W.E. Butler. When Paul reached the age of twelve, W.E. Butler suggested Paul contact the Reverend Ann Davies, who was then Prolocutor-General of the Builders of the Adytum and thus began a long and rewarding relationship. Paul spent the next thirteen years studying under Ann Davies and Paul was a member of a select circle of seven “stewards” receiving advanced instruction directly from Ann.
In 1982, Paul and a group of Initiates of high grade, founded the Fraternity of the Hidden Light, an Aquarian Age Mystery School. As Steward of the Fraternity, Paul is known for his ability to inspire others to take their spiritual evolution in hand so that they may achieve their full potential as co-creators.
Paul has written several books including “The Book of the Rose”, “The Secret Cipher of the Golden Dawn” and “The Broken Seal” and has authored two instructional courses taken by numerous students around the world: “The Threshold” and “The Path of Return”.”
“My presence is the cause of every form,
And to those who have eyes to see,
Wherever a man may plant his foot is holy ground.
Not alone in sanctuaries set apart,
But in the street and market-place,
In the abode of sin
As well as in the house of prayer,
Mayest thou say with thy Father Jacob,
“Surely the Lord is in this place;
And I knew it not.”
Verily, thy consciousness of body
Is my self-knowledge of form,
And by that knowledge working in thee
Do I maintain thine existence
In all states and conditions.
Behold, I dwell with thee, O Israel,
And thou dwellest with me.
Take heed
That thou despise not thy Lord in human form.
- excerpt from “The Meditation on Qoph” in “The Book of Tokens”
relevant links:
Fraternity of the Hidden Light - “An Aquarian Age Mystery School of the Western Esoteric Tradition”
“Behind the Veil” - Fraternity of the Hidden Light mission statement
“On the Threshold” - correspondence course work
F.L.O. “Document Archive”
“Podcast 42 - The Life and Work of Dr. Paul Foster Case”
“Ann Davies” Wikipedia entry
“The Book of the Rose” by Paul A. Clark
“The Broken Seal and Other Cases” by Paul A. Clark
“Magic, Mysticism, and Initiation” video lecture by Dr. Paul Clark
intro music by HipGnosis
original link -- http://www.occultofpersonality.com/2008/05/04/podcast-46-fraternity-of-the-hidden-lights-steward-dr-paul-clark/
direct link to download .mp3 audio file -- http://www.occultofpersonality.com/podpress_trac/web/69/0/OoP_Podcast46_PaulClark_it.mp3
Paul Tisdell is a surfer, initiate, scribe, and teacher. He joins us to discuss his awakening process and spiritual journey, the compilation of Wisdom, and his work in the field of Hermes.
I AM the circle of eternal flame,
Self-fed.From this Fire all things proceed,
In it all things have their being,
And to it all return.To the unenlightened
It is a devouring flame,
And therefore is it the fang of death;
For by my transforming power
Do I cause the cessation of mine expression
In created forms,
And the unwise see not that cessation in one form
Is but the transition to another.SHIN, the TOOTH or fang,
Is the perfect circle also,
Without beginning,
Without end.
This the wise perceive,
And know that for no creature
Can there be death.Triple is my flame in manifestation,
And one in essence.
Three tongues of Fire,
Three manifesting Words,
And One Being whence all come forth.
One Archetypal world,
One creative letter.
And three worlds derived therefrom.
Such is the manifestation of the sacred Fire.- Paul Foster Case, excerpt from “The Meditation On Shin,” from “The Book of Tokens”
relevant links:
Spiritual Life - The Hermetic Work of Paul Tisdell
“The Christos Meditation Practice”
intro music by HipGnosis
outro music excerpt of “Dark Star -> Beautiful Jam” by Grateful Dead
original link -- http://www.occultofpersonality.com/2008/04/07/podcast-45-the-hermetic-work-of-paul-tisdell/
direct link to download .mp3 audio file -- http://www.occultofpersonality.com/podpress_trac/web/68/0/OoP_Podcast45_Tisdell_it.mp3
We speak about the process of creating internal stillness, the Road to Inner Light, ways of being, maintaining a fluid consciousness, making the leap from the head to the heart, and the historical and mythological journeys of others that we can use as examples and inspiration. Also notable is the importance of not creating beliefs by grasping for conclusions.
“… this Magick is really symbolic of the Truth of our own life and our own existence. The Magick is real and the Magick can be all of ours when we uncover / recover the meaning and depth of our Soul.”
- Christopher Moors
relevant links:
“Pearly Gates Press” by Christopher Moors
“Podcast 32 - On the Spiritual Path with Christopher Moors”
“Zen” Wikipedia entry
“Tao Te Ching” by Lao Tsu
“Alan Watts” Wikipedia entry
“Alan Watts Teaches Meditation”
“Osho” Wikipedia entry
“Paramahansa Yogananda” Wikipedia entry
“Whispers From Eternity” by Paramahansa Yogananda
“The Journey to the East” by Herman Hesse (PDF file download)
“T. Lobsang Rampa, An Introduction” by Gray Barker
T. Lobsang Rampa (many PDF files available here)
“Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life” by Thich Nhat Hanh, Amazon US
Eastern Philosophy & Religion section of books written by Manly P. Hall
Self-Development & Meditation section of books written by Manly P. Hall
“Vipassanā” Wikipedia entry
“Tao of Jeet Kun Do” by Bruce Lee, Amazon US
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Direct link to .mp3 -- http://strieber.streamguys.net/091507.mp3
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