Sacred Alchemy Retreat April 23-26, 2010
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The Magic of Alchemy
An excerpt from Living Light: The 21 Day Alchemical Regeneration Plan by Chavah Aima
I will show you the power of the Sacred Light. The Book of Purifying Fire
Alchemy is an ancient discipline of transformation that has much in common with the yoga philosophies of the East. These spiritual paths deal with the Life Force energy in its cosmic and personal forms. On the personal level the Life Force energy is responsible for the health of the physical body. When the Life Force leaves the body the result is death. When it is reduced or constricted, disease and illnesses set in. Consequently, in the beginning stages of alchemy the focus is on increasing this energy in order to clear obstructions from the body and heal physical imbalances. (more…)
Purification as Spiritual Practice
In the western mystical traditions, candidates for initiation must first receive the sacrament of purification before being admitted into an esoteric order for study and practice. In the Egyptian Rosicrucian initiatory schools, purification practices included fasting, ritual bathing and secluded meditation. Mediaeval alchemists and healers focused on cleansing and purifying the internal organs to raise their energetic awareness. Most modern occult rituals also call for the immediate ceremonial purification of new members as they are brought into the temple to take their vows.
In the yoga traditions of the east, purification practices also play a valuable role in preparing oneself to devote body-mind and soul to seek the higher life. These methods include the internal cleansing of all bodily openings where energy flows into and out of the being. Fasting, special herbs and dietary restrictions are used to aid the attainment of more subtle states of consciousness. (more…)
Heart of the Rose
As Director of the mystical order, Heart of the Rose, I am often asked questions about the order and its teachings. Below are some of these questions and my answers to help you learn more about Heart of the Rose, and other esoteric orders as well. If you are interested, you can become a member of Heart of the Rose at the Enlightened Life website.
Q: I am considering becoming an initiate into some secret order for the purpose of gaining more knowledge.
A: There are a variety of ways to gain more spiritual knowledge in addition to joining an order. Esoteric orders can help one learn to work in groups for spiritual purposes. Much self-knowledge can come from this, if the group is pure. Unfortunately, finding a pure group with leadership that has truly attained a higher state of spiritual awareness is somewhat rare. Most often one finds a great deal of ego in such groups. This is one reason why a period of private study is advised before beginning to work with others in a group setting.
Self-knowledge is gained quite easily from diligent study. Making a sincere effort to integrate the spiritual principles one is learning into everyday life is very important as well. After all, knowledge for its own sake is not a worthy goal. Only when we can apply the knowledge toward living a life filled with greater awareness of our inherent unity with others and the earth can we be said to be making true spiritual progress. (more…)
