The basis of this teaching is direct experience. When we discuss Gnosis, we have to put our mind in the correct position in order to properly understand the nature of the lectures that we hear. In other words, what we discuss, what we examine, and what we explore in these lectures about Gnosticism is direct experience, practical experience — not belief, and not simply theory. When we hear the lecture and listen to the topics that are presented, it is important for us to apply it, to experiment. ...
In our previous lectures, we explained in detail about the symbols related with the Garden of Eden, however, we did not talk about the tempting serpent of Eden and what relates to temptation as it is written in chapter three of the book of Genesis. It is very important for us to comprehend the symbolism of the tempting serpent of Eden, in order for us to deeply comprehend the marvelous mysteries enclosed within the Garden of Eden.
Microcosmically speaking, the Garden of Eden is formed by the...
Editor's Note: More than forty years ago, Samael Aun Weor predicted a set of circumstances that will result in another world wide war. It is distressing to see in the news today all of the elements of his prediction. It is with all the force of our being that we pray on behalf of humanity that these circumstances be dissolved, that we may have more time to change ourselves individually. Additionally, we encourage you to share this information with others. We directly influence the fate of humanity...
Ahimsa, nonviolence, is the pure thought of India; ahimsa is indeed inspired by universal love. The word himsa means “to want to kill; to want to harm.” Therefore, ahimsa is the renunciation of all death or harm caused by violence or even such intentions.
Ahimsa is the opposite of egotism; it is absolute altruism and love; it is upright action. Mahatma Ghandi made of ahimsa the wand of his political doctrine.
Ghandi defined the manifestation of ahimsa...
Parsufim is a plural Hebrew word that means “faces.” Parsuf is the singular word for face, image, or countenance.
Parsufim is plural and refers to the different symbols of the Tree of Life - the way in which we can understand the different triangles and the different aspects of the ten Sephiroth that are the basis of the science of Kabbalah. In Kabbalah, we study five Parsufim, five faces, or five symbols, images, countenances. We are going to...