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Among all the astonishing documents accidentally—or fatefully—unearthed in 1945 near the desert village of Nag Hammadi in Upper Egypt, the Gospel of Thomas has made the greatest impact on our understanding of Christianity. Like the Eastern sages, Yeshua speaks in paradoxical aphorisms that invite us to become conscious of our uncreated origin, of our boundless freedom, even in the midst of the most severe difficulties. Thus we awaken to absolute Reality, right in the heart of the ordinary life.

The experiential and transformational teachings brought to each human being by Jesus of Nazareth transcending religious beliefs, creeds, cultures, and time. The essence of the teachings of Jesus called the Anointed One is the awakening of the spiritual depths of human beings in a way that utterly transforms their understanding of themselves and of their relationship with life. Our world desperately needs such a unifying vision and a sense of common ground among people and cultures. It is the mystic first and foremost who reveals the spiritual home that we all share and the wondrous purpose ...

Insights into the teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff known as the Fourth Way, including their application for personal change and their roots in early Christianity. From the Preface: The discovery of esoteric truth is our birthright as children of the universe. No teacher, no book, no system has the final word. Spirituality is meant to awaken the Higher Self who guides us onto a road of purpose, fulfillment and service. However it is packaged and marketed, the only true value of the product is the extent to which it leads us into the intimate depths of our own being where we can each verify, ...

Spiritual teachings for seekers of the deeper life. https://www.innerworkforspiritualawakening.net/

In a world smothered by ruin and ruled by cold machines, where the memory of true humanity flickers like the last embers of a dying fire, a hidden manuscript surfaces—a final testament of a forgotten wisdom. Alina and a handful of companions, scarred by loss yet unbroken in spirit, carry the Renewal Codex across the wastelands of a shattered earth. Hunted by the invisible algorithms of Dominion and haunted by the ghosts of a world that surrendered its soul for survival, they become more than refugees. They become Keepers of a hidden flame—the guardians of an ancient path whispered by ...

In the shadows of history, hidden beneath layers of orthodox teachings and ecclesiastical decisions, lies the story of Mary Magdalene—one of the most enigmatic and powerful figures in early Christian tradition. She was not simply a follower of Jesus, but a teacher, a mystic, and a bearer of sacred wisdom. Known as the Apostle to the Apostles, her story has been erased, redefined, and maligned by those in power, particularly the Catholic Church, which sought to diminish her significance. However, within the Gnostic texts and esoteric traditions, Mary Magdalene emerges as a central figure...

Essential teachings on the practices of inner transformation leading to higher consciousness and the emergence of the Real Self according to the Fourth Way as presented by G.I. Gurdjieff, P.D. Ouspensky, and Maurice Nicoll are made accessible to both newcomers to these ideas as well as advanced students. Along with clear summaries of the steps and outlines of the teachings, rare material on centers of gravity and essence body types of the original Enneagram are offered to the reader. Also presented are overviews of the history of Gurdjieff's journey and transmission of this knowledge to the...

The inner meaning of the parables of Jesus and their transformational wisdom for daily life are made accessible and applicable for every reader. This book features an in-depth examination of twenty parables and the teachings embedded in the stories and images, revealing their universal value for anyone seeking spiritual development. In decoding these core teachings, instructions and practical methodologies are uncovered for consciously living in the Presence of the Holy beyond dogma and tradition.

Written by Booth's great-grandson thrice removed, this book retells in dramatic form another version of the Booth saga, one carried down through the family's oral history. Based on award-winning research, this work will tantalize the reader with insights and details known only to the immediate family and a few scholars, offering a new perspective on this crucial moment in American history. The author provides evidence that powerful friends helped Booth escape to Asia where he wandered the earth, a ghost of a man wracked by despair and guilt, before returning to his country in later life. ...

A primer on the key teachings of the Fourth Way established by G.I. Gurdjieff and based in part on the instructions to monks of ancient Eastern Christianity, developed for modern times and for application in daily life.

A Prophet had appeared in the early part of the twenty-first century, the last in a long line of healers, visionaries and mystics down through the ages. People around the world heard his message of oncoming devastation and his warning that the only shelter that would save them would be their own inner strength and nobility of spirit. Religions and technologies had failed humanity. The time of reckoning was here. Everyone would have to face this age of transition in one of two ways -- in utter horror and despair or with the slim hope that renewal lay on the other side of catastrophic earth ...

This stage play takes place in Boston in the year 1638 and tells the story of Anne Hutchinson, a colonial woman from the settlement of Jamestown whose independence and spiritual insights were hundreds of years ahead of her time. Despite the historical distance, the themes of this drama are very contemporary: the abuse of a strong-willed, brilliant woman in a male- dominated society; the hypocrisy of power-hungry clergy; personal experience versus rigid dogma. The plot centers around the trial in which Anne Hutchinson is ultimately excommunicated and banished from the colony for her opinions...

Zany humor and deep insight highlight these fables from the animal kingdom. Meet Scribbles the frog, a thoughtful and adventurous character in search of meaning; Long Tail the lizard and his efforts at self-importance; Pipsqueek, the rebel gerbil who plans a daring escape from a pet shop; and strange creatures known as hairless monkeys who terrorize their fellow beings and seek to dominate Mother Nature. Author Theodore J. Nottingham offers readers of all ages a joyride through fantasies that are guaranteed to bring laughter and reflection on our relationship to Earth and to her children, ...

From the Introduction: Throughout history, countless cultures have revered those with the ability to heal through touch. These healers have been considered conduits of divine power, gifted with an innate ability that allows them to absorb and mitigate the physical suffering of others. The experience is often described in mystical terms; healers report feeling a higher energy coursing through them, a force that enters their body, heats their hands, and directs itself precisely where it is needed. What is this power? Where does it come from? And why do some possess it while others do not? ...

From the Introduction: The human potential is so much more than we can imagine. Our culture tells us that it is about climbing the ladder, financial success, developing our careers, using our various gifts to contribute to the gross national product. Yet for several millennia the true potential for we children of the universe -- made of the dust of stars and connected with all that exists -- has included so much more... Once we recognize this amazing potential, let us not keep it on a theoretical level. Each day, each moment is an opportunity to break through and experience this truth of ...

Despite the immortal status of Victor Hugo's classic novels and poems, there is much about the man that has remained untold, particularly outside of his native France. Yet his life was as dramatic as the plight of his famous characters. He was plagued with terrible tragedies, swept into a revolution, exiled from his country, and hailed as a hero upon his return during Bismarck's siege of Paris. Most importantly, his writings, and particularly his powerful poetry, are filled with profound insight into the spiritual dimension of human existence. His words are still vital for our time and ...

The origins of the teachings of Gurdjieff come from Eastern Orthodox spirituality and precise, transformative instructions to monks. Gurdjieff brought these unknown, transformative teachings to the West in the 1920s and introduced them in a modern, psychological language. Since then, his teachings have had a profound influence on contemporary psychology, and impacted the New Thought movement in foundational ways..But they have also been appropriated by cultish organizations, and distorted to use as self-empowerment and control over others rather than for the purpose of achieving God ...

This work presents insights from a great variety of teachers from various traditions, including Gurdjieff, Durckheim and Christian mystics. It also details the author's search for meaning that led him across the continents, into an esoteric school, religious institutions, and culminated with a new synthesis of these ideas and experiences.

The journey of Jesus of Nazareth, called the Christ or the Anointed One, is the template for every human being in search of reconnection with their spiritual origins and identity. He is known as "the first fruit of many" and the stages of his spiritual journey, along with his teachings, trace the path -- the Way -- for each human being of every century and culture toward their true destiny: encounter with the living Presence which transforms us into "partakers of the Divine Nature". This book is divided into two sections: PART 1 The Journey PART 2 The Fruits of the Journey Included are some...

A guide to applying the transformational teachings found in the New Testament through the process of awakening - Death - Rebirth. The methodologies are based on ancient spiritual practices aimed at the awakening of higher consciousness in individual seekers. Part 2 of this work includes "The Art of Personal Transformation: A Guide to Spiritual Awakening" co-authored with Theodore J. Nottingham, offering a primer on a system of psychological and spiritual known as the Fourth Way and based on wisdom teachings of early Christianity.