Forward to the first german edition forward to the second german edition introduction the picture of the magician the first tarot card initiation i theory. Initiation into hermetics by franz bardon nook book. Franz bardon is regarded by many as the greatest and most important hermetic adept of the. When the second serpent reaches the magnetic field at the root of the nose, the initiate then enters into the temple in order to receive the second initiation of major mysteries. I also like levis transcendental magic and agrippas occult philosophy which has the emerald tablet in it, although this can be found online quite easily. Initiation into hermetics table of contents merkur publishing. Initiation into hermetics differs from the merkur publishing copy that i own. The first step in hermetics before even attempting any kind of initiation into hermetics is to know and understand the basic hermetic make up of a human being. Initiation into hermetics is a dense book that frequently, actually, assumes that the reader already has some background in magic. Initiation into hermetics by franz bardon abebooks. Buy initiation into hermetics by bardon, franz, hanswille, gerhard, gallo, franca. I have obviously borrowed the title initiation to hermetics from franz bardons first book.
See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Initiation into hermetics provides step by step instruction in the form of practical exercises. Initiation into hermetics by franz bardon is fantastic for a programme to follow, and has the strictness necessary to strengthen ones will and resolve. Session 1 your initiation into new hermetics please listen to the program initiation into the new hermetics.
In it, votavova speaks of the growing popularity of bardons works. Initiation into hermetics is the first volume of the true holy mysteries which up until the 1950s were not revealed the public at large. This involves a variety of intensive mental exercises. He is best known for his three volumes on hermetic magic. Initiation is a concept in theosophy that there are nine levels of spiritual development that beings who live on earth can progress upward through. I will be employing the 1999 merkur publishing edition throughout my comments. In contrast to other booths on the subject of magic, bardon focuses his attention on the practical training necessary for all true magical attainment. I will no longer pursue and update this blog for reasons of my own. I have scanned through it and it appears to be a different translation. Mead published by createspace independent publishing platform 20160916 2016.
Initiation into hermetics, the hermetica of hermes trismegistus by mead, g. A collection of historical writings and sacred texts from a number of traditions, primarily those relating to hermeticism. Mead titled thricegreatest hermes, issued by the theosophical publishing society. Apr 01, 2001 initiation into hermetics if the first and most important of franz bardon s works and is rightly regarded as the cornerstone of his entire opus. Hi welli have always been a bit wary of this kind of stuff as liberation as described in the dharma is what i see as the ultimate goal but also that the tibetan approches are also something of a toolbox of methods and wondered whether bardons approach can take you the same way. In contrast to other books on the subject of magic, franz bardon focuses his attention on the practical training of mind, body, and spirit necessary for all true magical attainment. Jan 16, 2003 initiation into hermetics by franz bardon is fantastic for a programme to follow, and has the strictness necessary to strengthen ones will and resolve.
Slight, but noticeable, changes on the lower planes. Within these levels, there are four basic levels of spiritual development that human beings on earth progress through as they reincarnate, although evil acts may cause bad karma which may cause one to temporarily regress. Initiation into hermetics if the first and most important of franz bardon s works and is rightly regarded as the cornerstone of his entire opus. Initiation into hermetics franz bardon home facebook. Forward to the first german edition forward to the second german edition. New ebook edition of initiation into hermetics by franz bardon. Franz bardon initiation into hermetics a course of.
I bought a book called initiation into hermetics by franz bardon. If a person cannot accept that, then an initiation into hermetics is impossible. Initiation into hermetics intro with personal suggestions duration. I will no longer pursue and update this blog for reasons of my.
The motif of the cave of initiation, which found its widest audience through the tale of aladdin in the 1001 nights, may also have been influenced by porphyrys on the cave of the nymphs taylor 1969, in which a passage in homer was allegorized as an image of the cosmos. Otti votavova on initiation into hermetics the hermetic nexus. In initiation into hermetics franz bardon presented a system of practices graded by degrees to accompany the adept from the simplest level to the most complex state, yet both the practices and teachings contained in his book function only as tools that only in hand of someone able to use them correctly come to their ultimate goal. This entitles you to access the online academy member area, find a teacher, attend events, seminars and online events run by the school. Word of warning though if you decide to start it, follow it to the letter or there can be potentially severe consequenses. Franz bardon book 22 practice of magical evocation. I see that despite dropping this blog long ago, i keep getting subscribers.
I recommend the work of this gentleman, if you are interested in such topics. From there you will be introduced progressively to the light. There was a definitive turn around when the moon started waning, im. Franz bardon book 21 practice of magical evocation 2001 merkur edition. The pdf version of franz bardons iih initiation into hermetics differs from the merkur publishing copy that i own. In this video we discuss hermetic initiation, and the roles it can play in ones spiritual development. I learned it to the point it was dangerous to me, and not enough to protect myself.
Only registered members are allowed to access this section. Our foundation is based on franz bardons iih initiation into hermetics membership to the hermetic academy costs only. Jan 22, 2011 here is the preface to the second edition of initiation into hermetics, written by bardons student otti votavova. Initiation into hermetics by franz bardon foreword introduction part i. That a human being consists of a physical body, an astral body soul and an immortal spirit. A listing of the contents of initiation into hermetics. Jul 16, 2017 initiation into hermetics is a dense book that frequently, actually, assumes that the reader already has some background in magic. This book is not just a preparation for more serious work it is the more serious work, for those who are. Franz bardon 19091958 was a czech stage magician and teacher of hermetics. Rawns commentary upon initiation into hermeticsby franz. The book has many practical parts and teaches you to actually perform some interesting things.
A tirelesss worker for the light, he survived hitlers concentration camp, but died a victim of communist persecution in 1958. The law of cause and effect the human body the body diet the occult anatomy of the body the physicalmaterial plane or the physicalmaterial world the soul or astral body the. This book forms the foundation upon which pme and ktq were later written and it. Jul 16, 2017 initiation into hermetics is not an introduction, it is an initiation. Initiation into hermetics is a ruthlessly pragmatic and technical book about utterly mastering the fourfive primal elements in both understanding and practice. Hello guys, im moving forward with the step 1 of iih and i bought a copy translated in my first language to understand better. Otti votavova on initiation into hermetics the hermetic. Initiation into hermetics by franz bardon nook book ebook. Despite having made some very obvious mistakes, im starting to get some palpable results from evocations to two goetia entities. The most recent translation is published by merkur, the translators of which were. Instead, it is a vital part of initiation that guarantees that the student will either stay on course or give up the pursuit. I can only recommend his work to anyone who is serious about hermetics. Here is the preface to the second edition of initiation into hermetics, written by bardons student otti votavova. Franz bardon books available through merkur publishing.
Initiation into hermetics, the key to the true kabbalah, and the practice of magical evocation are the first 3 volumes of the holy mysteries. Franz bardon knows that you can figure a lot out on your own. As for levitating and invisibility, i do not believe anyone who has reached such a high level of initiation will be posting on forums and such. Shop books and supplies treadwells books fitzrovia. In his preface, schwilk describes germany of the 1980s as a phe. Unfortunately, his mission ended before he could write any more major works. Bardon died under unusual circumstances in a prison in brno, czechoslovakia on july 10, 1958.
Whatever its sources, the motif of an alchemical initiation by means of a. Initiation i theory the elements the principle of fire the principle of water the principle of air the principle of earth light the akasha or etheric principle karma. Apr 20, 2009 hi welli have always been a bit wary of this kind of stuff as liberation as described in the dharma is what i see as the ultimate goal but also that the tibetan approches are also something of a toolbox of methods and wondered whether bardons approach can take you the same way. There are no elaborate rituals bardons firm assertion is that rituals constitute an advanced form of magic, and in the hands of. I myself use a lot of hermetic ideas and principles. Czech occultist best known for his three volumes on hermetic magic. Initiation into hermetics if the first and most important of franz bardons works and is rightly regarded as the cornerstone of his entire opus. I had studied and practiced magic and meditation before then, but the fire of devotion was first kindled by the germanczech magus of troppauopava. I also like levis transcendental magic and agrippas occult philosophy which has the emerald tablet in. The differences between this edition and earlier editions are minor. Curated collections of books and selections of practitioners tools.
Franz bardon is one of the clearest teacher i know initiation into hermetics is probable one of the most powerful book written in our modern times. If you find the discipline to follow it to the letter no doubt your life will reach levels very few people only dare to dream of. Franz bardons initiation into hermetics is the most complete and balanced system of spiritual development available in one book. In some eras, the practices were more elaborate than they were in others.
That last detail goes some way to explaining why meads translations lack academic respectability. Franz bardon website dedicated to true hermetic intitation, promoting the books intitation into hermetics, the practice of magical evocation, and the key to the true kabbalah. To support the work of franz bardon please purchase a genuine universal initiating system magic book initiation into hermetics. Initiation into hermetics, the practice of magical evocation, and the key to the true quabbalah. Oct 17, 2015 in this video we discuss hermetic initiation, and the roles it can play in ones spiritual development. Franz bardon book 1 initiation into hermetics 2001 merkur edition. I do not believe anyone who has reached such a high level of initiation will be posting on forums and such. Franz bardon is considered by many as the greatest adept of the 20th century. Aug 11, 2009 this blog is all about ascension, from an hermetic point of view. Rawns commentary upon initiation into hermeticsby franz bardon. This book is not a comprehensive overview of the subject of hermetics. Franz bardon was a master of the hermetic sciences and wrote his three principal works, initiation into hermetics, the practice of magic evocation, and the key to true quabbalah from his significant works, survived aside initially in german in the 1950s. I have scanned through it and it appears to be a different translation, poorer imo, but on the whole pretty sound. With this note i am terminating step vii of this manual.
A practice of magic by franz bardon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. These volumes are initiation into hermetics, the practice of magical evocation and the key to the true quabbalah. The personality remains at the door putting its affairs in order with the lords of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
It is good to emphasize that the human personality does not enter into the temple. Pdf initiation into hermetics download full pdf book. Initiation into hermetics is the first and most important of franz bardons works and is rightly regarded as the cornerstone of his entire opus. Initiation into hermetics is without question the most profound and detailed instruction on how to enter the path of true hermetic initiation. From what ive seen and experienced its the only complete system on hermetic magic ive seen. He left behind him four legendary classics of occult literature. In the paracelsian tradition of spiritual alchemy, initiates. It appeared in 1956, approximately two years before bardons death. The quantity of mercy both divine providence and franz bardon have bestowed upon the fortunate spirit who has come across the initiation into hermetics is great.
You will begin by setting up your inner temple in the altered state and then you will move into darkness. Initiation into hermetics is the title of the english translation of franz bardons first of three volumes concerning selfrealization in line with the hermetic tradition. Initiation into hermetics my first serious foray into spiritual practice was initiation into hermetics iih by franz bardon. Buy initiation into hermetics 6th by franz bardon isbn. Please login below or register an account with franz bardon iih theory and practice forum. It will break you down to square one and build you back up as a true magician, and it will not always hold your hand along the way. Initiation into hermetics, the hermetica of hermes trismegistus g. Initiation into hermetics is the title of the english translation of franz bardons first of three.
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