Sexuality, Magic and Perversion. Francis King

Sexuality, Magic and Perversion. Francis King. Order Temple Orientis. OTO. Aleister Crowley

 I'm enjoying "Sexuality, Magic and Perversion" by Francis King...

Sexuality, Magic & Perversion by Francis King is a controversial, revelatory, highly recommended volume of original research that investigates sexuality in religions and traditions all over the globe, from fertility cults and tantricism to Islamic mysticism and Crowleyan sex magick. A tantalizing study of the mystical aspect of sex, heavily researched.

Sexuality, Magic, and Perversion surveys such outre subjects as sex magic, left-hand Tantrism, and the initiates of Aleister Crowley’s Order of Oriental Templars. This fascinating and highly readable book also discusses the role of magical fantasy in contemporary pornography. Appendices cover obscurities such as Ralph Chubb’s homoerotic mysticism and the women bishops of the Mariavite Church in Poland.

The Secret Sexual Teachings of Aleister Crowley. Ordo Templi Orientis. Sex Magick. J. Edward Cornelius

The Secret Sexual Teachings of Aleister Crowley. Ordo Templi Orientis. Sex Magick. J. Edward Cornelius

 "The Secret Sexual Teachings of Aleister Crowley" by J. Edward Cornelius is one of the most interesting and unique texts I've read on the subject of Sex Magick and the IX° of Ordo Templi Orientis. 

From the Cornelius Publications website:

For the record, Grady Louis McMurtry (1918–1985) aka Frater Hymenaeus Alpha 777 Xth Degree OTO learned sex magick directly from Aleister Crowley, who acknowledged in his diary on December 22nd, 1944 that he taught Grady “more solid instruction in IX than I ever gave before to any one!” I was Grady’s personal student and I was lucky enough to be given personal insights into these teachings since the late 1970s, seeing that I was an Upper Degree in both OTO and A⸫A⸫. However, I’ve kept quiet about these “secrets” for the last forty-five years, but thanks to recent developments in the world of magick, I figured it is important to write this information down before it becomes lost in the quagmire of a modern “believe-whatever-you-want” world. This book contains what I learned about the sexual secrets found with the OTO, and I guarantee it’s NOTHING like what you’d expect or what other books are saying. Some of you might argue that it is blasphemous to reveal these mysteries, but Crowley has stated that one of the reforms which he introduced to the world “was the abolition of all obligations of secrecy.” Adding, “They were never useful except as temptations to people to break them. The secret knowledge has quite adequate warders. I have learnt that I have only to tell the truth about almost anything to be set down at once as a liar. It is far better to throw dust in the eyes of the animals whose faces are turned to the ground, by casual frankness. If you have a secret, it is always dangerous to let people suspect that you have something to hide.” If you’ve liked the clarity with which I’ve written on other Crowleyan subjects, this book will definitely shock you!

The book can be purchased here:

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Allan Bennett. Buddhist Monk and Occultist. Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. by Travis Simpkins

Allan Bennett. Bhikkhu Ananda Metteyya. Buddhist. Occultist. Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Allan Bennett

Charles Henry Allan Bennett

Ananda Metteyya

(1872 - 1923)

Buddhist monk of the Theravada tradition

Occultist and Ceremonial Magician

Member of the

Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn

Influential Teacher of Aleister Crowley

by Travis Simpkins

Allan Bennett. Bhikkhu Ananda Metteyya. Buddhist Monk. Council of the Buddhasasana Samagama

For more info, please visit:

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Allan Bennett. Bhikkhu Ananda Metteyya. Buddhist. Occultist. Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. by Travis Simpkins

 

Magia Sexualis. Paschal Beverly Randolph. Maria de Naglowska. Sex Magick

Magia Sexualis. Paschal Beverly Randolph. Maria de Naglowska. Sex Magick

Maria de Naglowska's French translation of "Magia Sexualis" was published 50 years after the death of its supposed author Paschal Beverly Randolph. While some of the text can be traced back to known writings of Randolph, much of it cannot, and it is likely that de Naglowska intermixed her own thoughts within the book. As such, it is a compilation of writings by two important Occult authors.


A step-by-step guide to the occult science of sex magic

Based on the practices of P. B. Randolph, occult rival of H. P. Blavatsky

Reveals how to perform sex magic rituals for specific real-world results, such as greater strength or enhancement of the senses

Explains how to create magical talismans, such as rings with specific planetary forces, how to enliven a painting, and how to charge an effigy

Conceived by Paschal Beverly Randolph, Magia Sexualis has been heralded as the most influential book about sex magic ever written, surviving to the present day solely through Maria de Naglowska’s French translation. Published more than 50 years after Randolph’s death, the authorship of this “translation” has been repeatedly called into question: While the greater part of the content can be traced to Randolph’s known works, a very significant portion cannot--leading to the conclusion that this work was supplemented by Naglowska’s own sex magic work and extensive occult teachings.

Magia Sexualis explains Randolph’s meticulous science of sex magic, practiced by the Brotherhood of Eulis and the Hermetic Brotherhood of Light. Beginning with exercises to develop essential skills, the book explains in step-by-step detail how to perform sex magic rituals for specific results, such as greater strength or enhancement of the senses, how to charge and use a “volt”--an effigy of a specific person you want to influence or protect, how to enliven a painting in order to influence those around it, and how to create magical talismans with specific planetary forces, using what Randolph calls “fluid condensers.” This work from two great occult minds shows that true power of the spirit is acquired in conjunction with the power of sex--affirming that “sex is the fundamental force in every being, the most powerful force in Nature, and the most characteristic evidence of God.”

Love, Sex and Magick. Exploring the Spiritual Union Between Male and Female. Sirona Knight. Tantra

Love, Sex and Magick. Exploring the Spiritual Union Between Male and Female. Sirona Knight. Tantra

"Love, Sex and Magick: Exploring the Spiritual Union Between Male and Female" by Sirona Knight provides an insightful overview of a Sacred subject. 



From this bestselling author comes a guide to the deeper, stronger love and more satisfying sexual experiences that are gained through the magickal practices of both Eastern and Western spiritual traditions of love and sacred sex.

Discover sacred love, ecstasy, and bliss every day! You'll find the secrets of lasting love, superb sex, and powerful magick within the pages of this provocative and intriguing book. Love, Sex, and Magick unites Eastern and Western sex magick into one useful and exciting resource guide. Learn successful techniques that will enhance very facet of your spiritual , emotional, and sensual life. Enter into higher states of consciousness and sensual awareness and experience the sacred union between feminine, masculine, and divine energies.
Find out for yourself why sacred sex is a lot hotter than ordinary sex. Love, Sex, and Magick provides easy-to-follow step-by-step methods for integrating sacred sex into your daily life. Learn how to create and enjoy more romance, passion, and fulfilling sex, using specific tantric and sex magick practices.
The definitive guide to deeper, stronger love and more satisfying sexual experiences, Love, Sex, and Magick includes instructions for Activating Your Kundalini Tantra Practice Sex Magick Running the Light Love Spells and Charms Finding Your Perfect Lover Magickal Patterning Setting Up Your Sacred Sex Altar Candle Magick Crystal and Gemstone Magick Herbal Magick and Love Oils BaGua Layouts and Feng Shui for the Bedroom.
Extensive appendices include dozens of love and sex spells and charms, recipes, incense formulas, god and goddess listings, and much more. There is also a handy glossary and source directory.
Love, Sex, and Magick focuses on expanding your physical, mental, and spiritual awareness, empowering you to cultivate intensely satisfying relationships with your partner, the divine, and even yourself.
"In this wonderful book, Sirona provides the magickal steps to ecstasy and bliss. This is a priceless gift to the world." --Michael Peter Langevin, publisher, Magical Blend
"The book that the great majority of people are looking for when they decide to study sex magick... If this is your first book on sex magick, it is an excellent choice. If this is not your first book on the subject, it will be the one to rekindle your interest." --A.J. Drew, author of Wicca for Men
"A must' for anyone seeking love, involved in a relationship, recovering from love, or in love with love! Keen perspectives, combined with a bit of wit and wisdom, make this book one that you'll return to again and again!" --Patricia Telesco, Wiccan author of The Wiccan Book of Ceremonies and Rituals


Sirona Knight's Love, Sex and Magick, Exploring the Sacred Union Between Male and Female, is a concise guide for those couples ready to explore ways to reach new levels of intimacy and awareness in their relationships. Sirona provides clearly described exercises for partners to try at home, complete with appendixes of information and recipes you can use right away. Take a cue from the author to discover how to evolve your relationship from sensuous to sensitive to spiritual. Once you realize how the energy of your personal space sets the stage for your intimate relationships, you move on to merging your energies through the chakras. If you are ready to form a committed relationship, there is an example of a ritual presented from her Druid tradition. You really do discover how the power of two people joined together can become much more in all aspects of life. If this sounds complicated, it's not. The beginnings of deepening your relationship can be as simple as a deep breathing or visualization exercise. Sirona shows how the teachings of Hindus, Taoists and the Druids all share common elements and perspectives that serve to support enhanced intimacy through heightened energy awareness and activation. This insight itself will be refreshing to all those who have the impression that these are all borrowed from Eastern spiritual traditions. Western sexual spiritual traditions are just as deep and rewarding to those who take the time to examine Love, Sex and Magick. This manual can be a great gift to you and someone you care about. - Dan Liss, Aquarius

Ecstasy Through Tantra. Dr. John Mumford

Ecstasy Through Tantra. Dr. John Mumford. Buddhism. Hinduism. Tantric Sex. Sex Magick

"Ecstasy Through Tantra" by Dr. John Mumford was originally published in the 1970s and has become somewhat of a classic in the genre of Tantric practice. 


Now you and your lover can engage in specific sexual techniques and positions for ritual intercourse that will flood you with the overwhelming physical ecstasy which triggers expanded states of consciousness. Tantric practices will teach you how to build sexual love and passion to an amazing peak―and how to push your mind even higher to achieve transcendental bliss.

Bring holiness and magick into your sexual relationship with Ecstasy Through Tantra. Discover the God/Goddess as incarnate in your beloved, and experience the same Divinity within yourself, through the joy of complete physical and spiritual union. This guide features a wealth of illustrations and photographs.

Allan Bennett. Buddhist Monk and Occultist. Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. by Travis Simpkins

Allan Bennett. Bhikkhu Ananda Metteyya. Buddhist. Occultist. Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Allan Bennett

Charles Henry Allan Bennett

Ananda Metteyya

(1872 - 1923)

Buddhist monk of the Theravada tradition

Occultist and Ceremonial Magician

Member of the

Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn

Influential Teacher of Aleister Crowley

by Travis Simpkins

Allan Bennett. Bhikkhu Ananda Metteyya. Buddhist Monk. Council of the Buddhasasana Samagama

For more info, please visit:

tricycle.org/magazine/allan-bennett

Allan Bennett. Bhikkhu Ananda Metteyya. Buddhist. Occultist. Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. by Travis Simpkins

 

Introduction to Tantra. The Transformation of Desire. Lama Yeshe. Tibetan Buddhism. Deity Yoga

Introduction to Tantra. The Transformation of Desire. Lama Yeshe. Tibetan Buddhism. Deity Yoga

Westerners studying Eastern subjects tend to be drawn to Tantra (using desires as energy towards Enlightenment). "Introduction to Tantra: the Transformation of Desire" by Lama Yeshe is among the best books with which to start. Lama Yeshe was a beloved teacher. He passed away about 40 years ago, but a foundation is dedicated to preserving and publishing his writings.


What is tantra? Who is qualified to practice it? How should it be practiced? What are the results? According to Buddhism, every human being has the potential to achieve profound and lasting happiness. And according to the tantric teachings of Buddhism, this remarkable transformation can be realized very quickly if we utilize all aspects of our human energy- especially the energy of our desires. Introduction to Tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is often misunderstood. Tantra recognizes that the powerful energy aroused by our desire is an indispensable resource for the spiritual path. It is precisely because our lives are so inseparably linked with desire that we must make use of desire's tremendous energy not just for pleasure, but to transform our lives. Lama Yeshe presents tantra as a practice leading to joy and self-discovery, with a vision of reality that is simple, clear, and relevant to 21st-century life.

Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth. Peter Kelder. Tibetan Yoga. New Age

Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth. Peter Kelder. Tibetan Yoga. New Age

Whether you believe the veracity of the adventurous back story or not, the Five Rites contained within the "Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth" by Peter Kelder are a beneficial daily routine of Tibetan Yoga. Originally published in the 1930s under a different title, this has become somewhat of a classic in the New Age genre.


Offering practical instruction on how to perform the Tibetan Rites of Rejuvenation, which will take only minutes a day, many practitioners have experienced benefits, including increased energy, weight loss, better memory, new hair growth, pain relief, better digestion, and feeling overall more youthful.

Legend has it that hidden in the remote reaches of the Himalayan mountains lies a secret that would have saved Ponce de Leon from years of fruitless searching for the Fountain of Youth. There, generations of Tibetan monks have passed down a series of exercises with mystical, age-reversing properties. Known as the Tibetan Rites of Rejuvenation or the Five Rites, these once-secret exercises are now available to Westerners in Ancient Secret of the Fountain Of Youth. Peter Kelder's book begins with an account of his own introduction to the rites by way of Colonel Bradford, a mysterious retired British army officer who learned of the rites while journeying high up in the Himalayas. Fountain of Youth then offers practical instructions for each of the five rites, which resemble yoga postures. Taking just minutes a day to perform, the benefits for practitioners have included increased energy, weight loss, better memory, new hair growth, pain relief, better digestion, and feeling overall more youthful.

The Tibetan Book of the Dead. The Bardo Thodol

The Tibetan Book of the Dead. The Bardo Thodol. Buddhism. Mindfulness and Liberation

I'm traveling back to the 14th Century and re-reading the Bardo Thodol, better known as the Tibetan Book of the Dead. The Bardo is one of the most widely read Tibetan scriptures, party because it was the first such text to be translated into English.


In this classic scripture of Tibetan Buddhism—traditionally read aloud to the dying to help them attain liberation- death and rebirth are seen as a process that provides an opportunity to recognize the true nature of mind. This translation of The Tibetan Book of the Dead emphasizes the practical advice that the book offers to the living. The insightful commentary by Chögyam Trungpa, written in clear, concise language, explains what the text teaches us about human psychology. This book will be of interest to people concerned with death and dying, as well as those who seek greater spiritual understanding in everyday life.

Awakening the Buddha Within. Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World. Lama Surya Das. Dzogchen. Buddhism

Awakening the Buddha Within. Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World. Lama Surya Das. Dzogchen. Buddhism

Lama Surya Das is an American (born as Jeffrey Miller in New York) who has dedicated most of his life to the study and teaching of Tibetan Buddhism. He has a wonderful clarity to his words while communicating Eastern spiritual ideas to a Western audience. Originally published in the 1990s, "Awakening the Buddha Within" is probably his best known work.



Lama Surya Das, the most highly trained American lama in the Tibetan tradition, presents the definitive book on Western Buddhism for the modern-day spiritual seeker.
The radical and compelling message of Buddhism tells us that each of us has the wisdom, awareness, love, and power of the Buddha within; yet most of us are too often like sleeping Buddhas. In Awakening the Buddha Within, Surya Das shows how we can awaken to who we really are in order to lead a more compassionate, enlightened, and balanced life. It illuminates the guidelines and key principles embodied in the noble Eight-Fold Path and the traditional Three Enlightenment Trainings common to all schools of Buddhism:
Wisdom Training: Developing clear vision, insight, and inner understanding—seeing reality and ourselves as we really are.
Ethics Training: Cultivating virtue, self-discipline, and compassion in what we say and do.
Meditation Training: Practicing mindfulness, concentration, and awareness of the present moment.
With lively stories, meditations, and spiritual practices, Awakening the Buddha Within is an invaluable text for the novice and experienced student of Buddhism alike.

Mindfulness in Plain English. Bhante Henepola Gunaratana. Vipassana Insight Meditation. Buddhism

Mindfulness in Plain English. Bhante Henepola Gunaratana. Vipassana Insight Meditation. Buddhism

I'm enjoying "Mindfulness in Plain English" by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana. It is a straightforward "how to" guide to vipassana, or insight meditation.



Mindfulness in Plain English was first published in 1994, is one of the bestselling and most influential books in the field of mindfulness. It’s easy to see why.
Author Bhante Gunaratana, a renowned meditation master, takes us step by step through the myths, realities, and benefits of meditation and the practice of mindfulness. The book showcases Bhante’s trademark clarity and wit as he explores the tool of meditation, what it does, and how to make it work.

This book is:
A best-selling introduction to mindfulness
Full of practical advice on developing a meditation practice
Written in approachable, clear language
Containing chapters on loving-kindness and concentration

The reader can gain deeper understanding, inner peace, and clarity through meditation practice with the thoughtful guidance of this classic book. Written for those without any meditation background, but also an essential handbook for established students, Mindfulness in Plain English is a must-have for anyone exploring the benefits of Buddhist meditation.
This expanded edition includes the complete text of its predecessor along with a new chapter on cultivating loving kindness, an especially important topic in today’s world. For anyone who is new to meditation, this is a great resource for learning how to live a more productive and peaceful life.

How to Practice. The Way to a Meaningful Life. His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Mindfulness. Buddhism

How to Practice. The Way to a Meaningful Life. His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Mindfulness. Buddhism

I'm enjoying a read through of "How to Practice" by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In this relatively short book, His Holiness examines the principles of Mindfulness and offers advice on how to apply those ideas in one's day to day life.



As human beings, we all share the desire for happiness and meaning in our lives. According to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the ability to find true fulfillment lies within each of us. In this very special book, the spiritual and temporal leader of Tibet, Nobel Prize winner, and bestselling author helps readers embark upon the path to enlightenment with a stunning illumination of the timeless wisdom and an easy-access reference for daily practice.
Divided into a series of distinct steps that will lead spiritual seekers toward enlightenment, How to Practice is a constant companion in the quest to practice morality, meditation, and wisdom. This accessible book will guide you toward opening your heart, refraining from doing harm, and maintiaining mentaltranquility as the Dalai Lama shows you how to overcome everyday obstacles, from feelings of anger and mistrust to jealousy, insecurity, and counterproductive thinking. Imbued with His Holiness' vivacious spirit and sense of playfulness, How to Practice offers sage and practical insight into the human psyche and into the deepest aspirations that bind us all together.

How to Be Happy. Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Meditation. Tibetan Buddhism

How to Be Happy. Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Meditation. Tibetan Buddhism

Lama Zopa Rinpoche is a Tibetan Buddhist scholar, who has long been esteemed for his ability to communicate Eastern ideas to the West. This little book, "How to Be Happy", consists of his insights on finding peace through kindheartedness and meditation.



In How to Be Happy, Lama Zopa Rinpoche helps us find our good heart, the heart that rejoices in the happiness of others.
How to transform problems into happiness, how to find compassion for our "enemies", how to treat ourselves with kindness; it is on these persistent and universal challenges that Lama Zopa offers his wise and warm teachings. Including three wonderfully rich and evocative guided meditations, How to Be Happy works with the reader to show that happiness in this present moment is dependent on the wisdom of a truly open and generous heart.
Anyone looking for advice on how to be happy—truly, meaningfully happy—will find Lama Zopa Rinpoche to be a trustworthy and skillful guide. He is a tireless teacher of methods that work for us when all is well, and also when life's troubles, big and small, seem unmanageable.

The Wisdom of the Vedas. J.C. Chatterji. Theosophical Society. Brahmanism. Hinduism. Buddhism

The Wisdom of the Vedas. J.C. Chatterji. Theosophical Society. Brahmanism. Hinduism. Buddhism

This book by J.C. Chatterji has been in print for the past 90 years under a couple different titles. About 50 years ago, it was republished as "The Wisdom of the Vedas" by the Theosophical Society. It is one of the most accessible books on the Vedic system of thought, India's oldest philosophical/religious tradition.


How did the universe come into being? What is the nature of God? Of the human spirit? All who seek understanding will find this book an illuminating presentation of India's oldest and most profound religious and philosophical tradition. The Wisdom of the Vedas was first published in 1931 by Kailas Press under the title India's Outlook on Life. The Theosophical Publishing House published a second edition in 1973, and again in 1980 under the Quest imprint. The present 1992 edition was edited to reflect the modern use of inclusive language, and includes an introduction by Vedic scholar David Frawley. Mr. Frawley explains to the Western reader, "The Vedas are the original scripture or source teaching of the Hindu tradition, from which its many branches of Vedanta, Yoga, and Tantra have emerged through time, and to which they all look back with reverence." The Vedas are also "..the background relative to which the Buddhist religion evolved, and Buddhism also preserves many Vedic terms and practices." The study then, of the Vedas is important to understanding many different Eastern teachings. The author is from India, and has an unusual ability to frame the subtleties of Eastern thought for the Western world.

Bhagavad-Gita. Translated by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood

Bhagavad-Gita. Translated by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood

Some peaceful reading for a quiet winter evening...
Few things put my mind more at ease than reading ancient texts. I have a scholarly interest in most all religions, and one of the books that I find to be the most calming is the Bhagavad-Gita. I think I've read it a half dozen times since the start of COVID-19.




"The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God Retold in Simplified English is the latest title in the Essential Wisdom Library. This unique edition of the timeless epic is designed to be accessible for readers without any prior experience of Hinduism. Not simply a translation of the original, Viljoen has simplified and restated the Gita’s complex ideas, so that a first-time reader can fully appreciate the scope and beauty of this magnificent Indian classic. Written in concise, modern language the retelling vividly captures the power and depth of the original work.
Part of the Mahabharata, the Gita is a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna. Its verses contain some of the key ideas of Hindu philosophy―Dharma, Moksha, and various yogic practices. Originally written well over a thousand years ago, the Gita has proven to be a timeless source of wisdom, inspiring philosophers and revolutionaries alike in the millennia since it was written.
In addition to the retelling of the text, this edition includes a character list, a glossary of important terms, and chapters exploring the back-story from the Mahabharata and the impact and meaning of the Bhagavad Gita itself. The Bhagavad Gita is an approachable way for today’s readers to engage with one of history's richest spiritual epics."