About the Spiritual Alchemy.

What is 'Alchemy'?

In the past, alchemists sought the 'Philosopher Stone', something that would help them to turn the base metals - such as lead - into the noble metals - such as gold.

Late medieval tradition of Alchemy played a significant role in the development of early modern science (particularly chemistry and medicine).


What is 'Spiritual Alchemy'?

Many people practiced (and still practice) the 'Spiritual Alchemy', magickal practices that would refine one's lead-soul into gold-soul.


Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.

I think that the 'Golden Dawn' part of Order's Name implies that they practice both for material abundance, wealth, as well as for the soul's refinement practiced in the Spiritual Alchemy.

Spiritual Gifts, Spiritual Burden ... Telepathy as an Example.

... i've read wise words that too many, too advanced spiritual gifts, esoteric powers are like chains and ball attached to leg.

... nothing comes for free, there's always price and responsibility.

... just because telepathic powers awaken in someone ... does not mean that he or she was granted opportunity to be among 'elite secret rulers of the world'.

... telepathy should serve society, instead of being 'a tool, means of being tyrant ruler of the world'.

... i think it's best to use spiritual gifts in a team, and when team is upset ... one will be punished ... in case of telepathy, one can suffer 'attack of insane thoughts', for example ... in case of empathy, one can 'feel depressed', 'feel paranoid fear', 'be too afraid to leave home for years' ... or 'feel mania' for example. ... while 'pleasant feeling' ... mania, sooner or later leads to 'detachment from reality', to 'losing reason' ... for example: 'careless money spending, selling apartment', etc.

... there are delusions as well - just because something appears in mind, it does not mean that it's true ... but sometimes is true, nevertheless ... i think there are 'abusive telepaths' and 'other jerks' that make beginners/fools believe that voices in their mind/soul are voices of god/satan/buddha etc.

... i've learned from psychologists in psychiatric hospital that 'distance & criticism' to one's own insanity are important tools, help to 'handle real life', despite symptoms ... my experiences say that while not infailible, these tools are very useful still.

... telepathy is 'secret means of communication', 'communication at shorter or longer distance' when one wishes to use 'reasonable words', ... in theory one can compare internet messaging, emails, etc ... encrypted or not ... as well as hiding behind corner and using hushed words, etc ... as 'metaphorical, reasonable telepathy', to not be put in psychiatric hospital, for example.

... but let's be wary of what one says/writes ... and when one is ready - what one thinks, what mental choices one makes, ... as there are many traps and tricks still.

... when someone really needs, using words this way can lead to 'true telepathy', 'mind contact' as well, i think.

... but telepathy should serve society, transform and purify harmful mind states in oneself and others.

... when 'insane thoughts' of 'others' overwhelm 'telepath', it's insanity ... it's painful service and responsibility/challenge to transform thinking of 'primitive jerks' while suffering from their abuses, but that's how one can accumulate merit and experiences ... or it's punishment form, i think.

... i think it's sometimes worth to lose 'false merit' and accumulate 'differet, truer merit'.

... when 'beneficial thoughts' of 'others' inspire and educate ... it's insight, it's blessing and reward.

... yes, it's both stick and carrot ... as any of spiritual powers, i think.

/ en: 'merit' = pl: 'zasługa'; en: 'merit accumulation' = pl: 'gromadzenie zasługi';
en: 'false merit' = pl: 'fałszywa zasługa' /.

... the more experiences and true merit one accumulates, the more powerful one becomes ... greater powers, greater challenges as well, i think.

... etc.

... i think telepathy is not so rare as many think ... i think at least 30% of society, perhaps even 70% of society are awakened telepaths, at least a little.

... intuition is related with telepathy as well, i think.

... telepathy works through subconsciousness as well, i think.

... and yes, there are means of attacking others and other 'combat/utility' tricks possible ... but usually 'mere' mystic education via telepathic insights is enough ... this education can teach anything, not only about esoterics, magick, withchraft, spirituality, etc. ... one's wishes/prayers/spells still matter ... but are not always granted immediately ... it's choice of many beings, under spiritual authorities, as well ... not only buddhism, wicca/witchcraft & catholic church.

... i could say 'mantras matter as well', but i do not want to put too much emphasis on buddhism ... other spiritual ways are also important, and i think my part of buddhism is too abusive, too closed to other ways - therefore 'that part of society' is not ready.

... i've learned a lot about spiritual love, spirituality, arts, computer sciences, and other things - via telepathic insight as well, i think.

... i think 'mind contact with a love partner', 'understanding each other without words' is beautiful experience ... especially when combined with empathy.

... one should be careful what one wishes for, for wishes come true ... usually later than one wants, however.

:)

The Golden Dawn's Magick & Spiritual-Physical Exercises.

A Quote.

'It is vitally important that in the quest to exalt the health of the Spirit, the student does not neglect the health of the body.

Physical well-being and endurance are essential to the magician who wishes to perform lengthy rituals as well as Astral work.

During this probationary period, the student should begin a regular discipline of exercise to maintain physical fitness.

We leave the choice of exercise to the individual student;

... swimming, biking, jogging, martial arts, aerobics, yoga or some other.

Israel Regardie recommended that the student perform certain exercises that are designed to raise both the physical and psychic vitality of the practitioner.

They are taken from a small pamphlet by Peter Kelder called The Five Rites of Rejuvenation. or The Eye of Revelation.

These exercises can also be found in Donald Michael Kraig's book Modern Magick (pages 222-229).


Whatever form of exercise is undertaken, the student should never overwork to the point of strain.

If one is not used to exercise, begin slowly and gradually.

If health concerns are an issue, consult a doctor before commencing any form of physical exertion.'


-- Quoted & Reshaped from 'Self-Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition' book by Chic Cicero & Sandra Tabatha Cicero.

Magick, Priesthood & Buddhism.

There are Spiritual & Scientific Truths:

1. As above - so below. Macrocosm affects and is affected by Microcosm.
2. Universe Expands, then Contracts - in turns.
3. Immanence, presence of God(s) in Heart, in living cells, in tea leaves, ... - is related with union(s) with God(s).
4. Serving God(s) grants God(s) gifts upon 'priest' or 'mage', mostly spiritual.
5. Wisdom easily equals Power, there is Buddhist Power-building-Wisdom for example, associated with Void - one abolishes cause(s) of weakness(es) and Power Self-Arises.
6. Being a good person is spiritual growth, being evil being leads to self-destruction.


Where these Truths lead?

Together, i think - when understood with correlations - lead to Enlightenment, to becoming Buddha that has ability to Awaken Godly Powers in himself or in herself.

But- ... is it wise to have too much of Spiritual Power?


Blog Author's wishes:

1. i wish to be a Mage-Priest on Buddha's Way. Without celibate.
2. i wish to serve mostly wise & good gods. Vishnu, Shiva, YHVH, Hermes Trismegistos, Kali-Ma Mahakali.
3. i wish to serve all of Buddhas, mostly HH Buddha Karmapa 17th Trinley Thaye Dorje, then Dalai Lama & Bodhidharma.

Spiritual Weapons of Light & Shadow, Spiritual Weapons for Truth.

Years ago, when i started in Buddhist Esoterics, i used mostly White Magick & Light.

i bought TAROT tools:
- Athamé,
- Chalice,
- Wand,
- Silver Pentacle,
- TAROT Card Decks.

i had insight that i should invest my magickal tools - not limited to those listed above - with powers of Light & Shadow, so after white-light start i asked Thelema in Google+ group to invest their power in these tools.

... they liked the article, so i think they did - i think to gain sway over these tools, to draw power from these.

After Years or Months being drowned in Thelema's Darkness, now these ritual tools return to light - i did confess my sin before the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn group as they prepared to battle the Dark Astral Forces of their traitors & black slaver-magicians.

i associate Shadow aspect with efficiency & deadliness, and Light aspect with spiritual purity & purpose of these weapons.

My intent is to purify these tools with spiritual practices & my life, to care for my space - my temple - especially inner temple i try to turn myself into, as well.

i wish to learn from Emerald Tablets how to purify these, as well.

But real and only spiritual weapon is the Mind/Spirit/Soul really, external tools are just symbolics.

i wish these tools to serve the Light mostly, but also a little for Darkness - as i think these would lose it's shadow-edge if turned too much against the darker forces.

i will inform both Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn of this, as well as Thelema - i won't hide the truth from neither and both should have sway over these tools. But i favour the Magi of Light of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn more, obviously - even that i think Thelema should have occasional sway over power of these items.

Spiritual Growth.

... this is my opinion for now, can use constructive critics.


- what is Spirituality?
- this can be described as religious transformations one goes through during her or his life.

- how to Develop Spiritually?
- help others, but with Wisdom & Compassion. i do not think that helping terrorists to carry with their revenge helps anyone develop spiritually, contrary in fact - this leads to spiritual fall.

- is Spiritual Growth at cost of others?
- despite what i read (mixed opinions), i think that as one develops spiritually, one is able to help more, to help better, to help others develop spiritually as well.

- what are benefits of Spiritual Development?
- i think it's better karma - better thoughts & feelings as one progresses. thoughts & feelings become our speech & deeds with time, help to change our relations & life as well.

- what about so called 'Secret Practices'?
- i think that someone developed, wise is able to see deeper meaning of words & practices anyway, ... to see through secrecy as well. secrecy is important to hide dangerous practices - not everyone is ready to use advanced practice at once, there are practices that harm, perhaps useful for protecting however.

- is Open Mind important for spiritual development?
- i think of Open Mind as of 'Enabling Factor', if we are ready to question our paradigm, world-view, we can question 'what is good' in the search for the 'even better'.


this is also written in a Buddhist Blog.