Passages

An Introduction and Commentary on Richard Rose’s Albigen System

Richard Rose said, "My life isn't about philosophy. It's an experiential story of discovery." Rose's Albigen System was his grand work of translating that story into actionable steps for spiritual realization.

This book grew out of an earlier collection of passages from Richard Rose’s writing that specifically discussed methods and techniques in the quest for self-realization, awakening, enlightenment. Richard Rose (1917-2005) was one of the most profound and unusual spiritual teachers America has ever produced. Yet, a concise but thorough introduction to his system for spiritual attainment has been missing until now.

As an introduction to the work of Rose, Passages highlights the tools and techniques for self-realization that Rose recommended. It is a concise yet deep plunge into these valuable spiritual teachings.

The book chapters outline the major themes of Richard Rose’s spiritual teaching, quoted and footnoted to facilitate locating the source. Following these extracts are brief commentaries to give context for those less familiar with Rose or approaching his work for the first time.