"Kali Kaula" by Jan Fries is a comprehensive guide to Tantra, blending practical techniques with deep insights. It explores early traditions and the roles of Indian deities, particularly the goddess Kali. The book connects Tantra with Chinese Alchemy, offering a unique perspective on personal transformation and spiritual exploration.
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Exploring the roots of Tantra, Jan Fries offers a practical guide that strips away misconceptions to reveal the authentic practices of this ancient art. Drawing on decades of research, he highlights the early traditions of Kula, Kaula, and Krama, creating a coherent manual that emphasizes experiential learning. This unique work showcases the diversity of Tantric material while illuminating the potential for personal transformation through its teachings.
The book emphasizes the importance of remembering history as a means to shape the future. Drawing inspiration from Sima Qian, a renowned historian, it explores how understanding past events, decisions, and cultures can empower individuals and societies to navigate contemporary challenges and influence future outcomes. The text likely delves into historical analysis, lessons learned, and the relevance of historical awareness in today's world.
A new edition of the highly acclaimed manual of freestyle shamanism, suitable for all those inspired by such figures as Austin Spare and Aleister Crowley, and who feel the imperative to develop their own unique magical way. Visual Magick aims to build vision, imagination, and creative magick. It shows how magicians, witches, artists and therapists can improve visionary abilities, enhance imagination, activate the inner senses, and discover new modes of trance awareness. The emphasis is on direct experience and the reader is asked to think, act, do, and enjoy as s/he wills. 'One of the best books on magick I have read in a long while.' Phil Hine in Pagan News 'A practical modern grimoire.' The Cauldron
This is manual of shamanism, which seeks to provide a definitive study of magical trance and possession techniques. It studies the manifestation of these techniques through several related magical traditions - shamanism, mesmerism, draconian cults, and the "nightside" of European paganism.
This study of the divination system known widely as the I Ching contains practical exercises, I Ching divination in the mind, breathing experiences and visualization of coloured vapours. There is an examination of the techniques of Taoist meditation and the Taoist Immortals.
A Journey through Mesopotamian Magick and Beyond
Exploring the rich tapestry of Mesopotamian religion, this book delves into the Sumerians' groundbreaking contributions to writing, including god lists, spells, and medical prescriptions. Central to this exploration is the figure of Lamaštu, a formidable goddess exiled from Heaven, whose fearsome role involves culling the vulnerable to control the human population. Her dual nature—both terrifying and captivating—reflects the complexities of ancient beliefs and the cultural significance of deities in shaping societal norms and fears.
A Journey through Mesopotamian Magick and Beyond
Focusing on the rich tapestry of Mesopotamian religion, this book delves into the early Sumerian civilization, highlighting their groundbreaking developments in writing and spirituality. Central to the narrative is the fearsome goddess Lamaštu, known for her animalistic desires and her role as a harbinger of death to the vulnerable. Through the exploration of ancient texts, rituals, and the cultural significance of their myths, it reveals how these beliefs shaped the lives and fears of the people in this cradle of civilization.