The co-editors of Gnosis magazine explore the many esoteric traditions
that Western culture has to offer. While terms from Eastern spiritual
practices such as Zen, mantra, and karma have become part of our daily
lexicon, the traditions of Western spirituality have been largely
unexplored by people searching for non-mainstream routes to spiritual
experience. But for those who identify with Western culture, Western
religious traditions have their own wisdom teachings that are more
suitable to their needs and expectations. Many of those searching for
alternative religions are not even aware that Western civilization has
always had its own traditions, which are often hidden.
In this fascinating introduction to non-mainstream Western spirituality,
the coeditors of Gnosis magazine--today's leading journal of mystical
spirituality--guide you through the teachings of Jung and Gurdjieff, the
Kabbalah, neo-paganism, shamanism, alchemy, Sufism, and more. Explaining
the history and practice of each tradition and describing its important
figures, the authors present the ideas, strengths, and weaknesses of
each tradition and offer a wealth of resources for those interested in
pursuing these paths further.
The accompanying reference guide is included as a PDF on this disc.
