A Wisdom Archive on Esoteric

Atala (Sanskrit). One of the regions in the Hindu lokas, and one of the seven mountains; but esoterically Atala is on an astral plane, and was, once on a time, a real island upon this earth.

 
(See also: Atala, Theosophy, Spirituality, Body mind and Soul, Spiritual Dictionary,  )

For more dictionary entries, see » Esoteric Dictionary

Apocrypha (Ancient Greek). Very erroneously explained and adopted as doubtful, or spurious. The word means simply secret, esoteric, hidden.

 
(See also: Apocrypha, Theosophy, Spirituality, Body mind and Soul, Spiritual Dictionary,  )

For more dictionary entries, see » Esoteric Dictionary

Ardhanariswara (Sanskrit). Lit., "the bi-sexual lord". Esoterically, the unpolarized states of cosmic energy symbolised by the Kabalistic Sephira, Adam Kadmon, &c.

 
(See also: Ardhanariswara, Theosophy, Spirituality, Body mind and Soul, Spiritual Dictionary,  )

For more dictionary entries, see » Esoteric Dictionary

The terms Left-Hand Path and Right-Hand Path refer to a postulated dichotomy between two distinct types of religion. The exact meaning of the terms has varied over time; the most modern usage regards religions which focus upon the worship of one or more deities and the observance of strict moral codes as belonging to the Right-Hand Path, while religions which value the advancement of the self over other goals are considered to belong to the Left-Hand Path. This usage of the terms is invoked almost exclusively by p ... Including:

• Left-Hand Path and Right-Hand Path - Origins
• Left-Hand Path and Right-Hand Path - Usage in Tantra
• Left-Hand Path and Right-Hand Path - Adoption by Western occultism
• Left-Hand Path and Right-Hand Path - Usage in modern occultism
• Left-Hand Path and Right-Hand Path - Left-hand path religions
• Left-Hand Path and Right-Hand Path - Criticism
• Left-Hand Path and Right-Hand Path - Usage
• Left-Hand Path and Right-Hand Path - Other uses

Read more here: » Left-Hand Path and Right-Hand Path: Encyclopedia - Left-Hand Path and Right-Hand Path

Exoteric knowledge is knowledge that is publicly available, in contrast with esoteric knowledge, which is kept from everyone except the initiated. The word traces to Greek roots meaning "outer."

Read more here: » Exoteric: Encyclopedia - Exoteric

According to a legend published in the 17th century Rosicrucian manifestos, the Rosicrucian Order was founded in 1407 (the early 15th century) by a German pilgrim named Christian Rosenkreuz (1378 - 1484), who studied in the Middle East under various occult masters. During his lifetime, the Order was alleged to be small, consisting of no more than eight members. When Rosenkreuz died in 1484, the Order disappeared, only to be "reborn" in the early 17th century. Most modern Rosicrucianists accept this legend to varying degrees. Some accept it a ...

Read more here: » Rosicrucian: Encyclopedia II - Rosicrucian - Origins

Tarot - The tarot deck. As an institution, the Roman Catholic Church and most civil governments did not routinely condemn tarot cards during tarot's early history. In fact, in some jurisdictions, tarot cards were specifically exempted from laws otherwise prohibiting regular playing cards. However, some sermons inveighing against the evil inherent in cards can be traced to the 14th century. No mention of playing cards in the context of gambling and other marks of dissolute life precede the sudden appearance of a b ...

Read more here: » Tarot: Encyclopedia II - Tarot - Origin and History

With the founding of a new American Sangha, Master Hsuan Hua was then ready to embark on an incredible building program for American Buddhism. Master Hsuan Hua explained that his life's work lay in three main areas: bringing the true and proper teachings of the Buddha to the West and establishing a proper monastic community of the fully Sangha here; organizing and supporting the translation of the entire Buddhist canon into English and other Western languages; and promoting wholesome education through the establishment of schools and universities. Hsuan Hua - Buildi ...

Read more here: » Hsuan Hua: Encyclopedia II - Hsuan Hua - A Road of Hardship

Today, the terms Left-Hand Path and Right-Hand Path are almost exclusively used by self-proclaimed followers of the Left-Hand Path, who hold varying opinions of the Right-Hand Path; some see the two Paths as equally valid approaches to truth, whose relationship is akin to the balance between Yin and Yang, while others criticize the Right-Hand Path for being too restrictive. According to the latter view, the Right-Hand Path's imposition of formal dogmas and codes of behaviour upon an individual takes away one's ability to be tru ...

Read more here: » Left-Hand Path and Right-Hand Path: Encyclopedia II - Left-Hand Path and Right-Hand Path - Usage in modern occultism

List of songs over fifteen minutes in length - Klaus Schulze. (23:22) "Satz: Ebene" in Irrlicht (1972) by Klaus Schulze (21:27) "Satz: Exil Sils Maria" in Irrlicht (1972) by Klaus Schulze (22:49) "Synphära" in Cyborg (1973) by Klaus Schulze (25:52) "Conphära" in Cyborg (1973) by Klaus Schulze (23:49) "Chromengel" in Cyborg (1973) by Klaus Schulze (24:57) "Neuronengesang" in Cyborg (1973) by Klaus Schulze (17:13 ...

Read more here: » List of songs over fifteen minutes in length: Encyclopedia II - List of songs over fifteen minutes in length - S

Aporrheta (Ancient Greek). Secret instructions upon esoteric subjects given during the Egyptian and Grecian Mysteries.

 
(See also: Aporrheta, Theosophy, Spirituality, Body mind and Soul, Spiritual Dictionary,  )

For more dictionary entries, see » Esoteric Dictionary

Aristobulus (Ancient Greek) An Alexandrian writer, and an obscure philosopher. A Jew who tried to prove that Aristotle explained the esoteric thoughts of Moses.

 
(See also: Aristobulus, Theosophy, Spirituality, Body mind and Soul, Spiritual Dictionary,  )

For more dictionary entries, see » Esoteric Dictionary