Alchemy and the Birth of Modern Science
Long dismissed as mysticism or pseudoscience, alchemy was in fact a crucible for the birth of modern science.
Western Mystery Tradition
Alchemy, symbols, and the quest for illumination.
Explore the lineage of Western esotericism—from Hermeticism and Kabbalah to Freemasonry and modern spiritual science.
Christian Monasticism, University, and Lectio Divina Meditation — Silence, Sacrifice, and the Sacred Life
Christian monasticism was not born in cathedrals or universities. It emerged in sand-swept caves, in stone huts beneath olive trees, in the whispered silence of the early centuries after Christ.
Kabbalah: Jewish Mystical Meditation
Kabbalah, in Hebrew, קַבָּלָה, literally means “tradition” and remains an important part of Hasidic Judaism. It is the cherished Jewish mystical discipline…
Ancient Conceptions of Spirit and Deity
Conceptions of the spirit have always been diverse. Physical bodies may be conceived of as being mere manifestations of immortal spirits, or gods. Thus gods are simply the forces and elements of nature;
A Brief History of the Bavarian Order of the Illuminati
In Part II of this lecture we will make a deeper examination of what kind of philosophies and practices developed within the society between its founding in 1776 by Adam Weishaupt,
The Royal Art: Alchemy and Science
The Royal Art, known technically as symbolic or speculative alchemy, is the art of eternal transformation. In illumined circles it is the art of doing nothing.
The Future of Christianity
On the one hand, Western society has largely remained faithful to its Judeo-Christian heritage, while on the other hand it has nurtured the violence of colonialism and the greed of pure capitalism.
The Solitaries – Inside Monastic Culture Part I
This article is a brief introduction and practical guide to the basics of monasticism to orient the reader to this fascinating and enlightening way of life.