Peter Kingsley is een klassiek geschoolde geleerde en spirituele leraar wiens latere werken de geleefde ervaring en dagelijkse toepassing van oude mystieke tradities benadrukken. Na traditioneel academisch onderzoek richt zijn recentere schrijfwerk zich op het toegankelijk maken van de spiritualiteit en meditatieve disciplines van de oudheid voor het hedendaagse leven. Hij werkt eraan om een brug te slaan tussen de wijsheid van oude filosofen en moderne uitdagingen, en biedt praktische paden naar spirituele betrokkenheid. Zijn werk dient als een vitaal verband tussen blijvende oude inzichten en de hedendaagse zoektocht naar betekenis.
Exploring Carl Jung's work, this book presents him as a mystic, gnostic, and a prophetic figure relevant to contemporary issues. It challenges traditional interpretations and delves into Jung's psychological theories, revealing their spiritual dimensions. The author argues for a transformative understanding of Jung’s insights, positioning them as essential for navigating modern existential questions and the complexities of the human psyche.
This updated edition of a classic work offers fresh insights and revisions that reflect contemporary perspectives. Originally published in 2004, it retains the core themes while enhancing the content to engage a modern audience. Readers can expect a blend of timeless wisdom and new information, making it relevant for both new readers and those familiar with the original text. The revisions aim to deepen understanding and appreciation of the subject matter, ensuring it resonates with today's context.
Focusing on ancient Greek philosophy, the book systematically explores its connections to mystery, religion, and magic, revealing new evidence about Pythagoreanism's impact on Plato. It reconstructs the intriguing transmission of Pythagorean concepts through history, tracing their journey from the Greek West to the alchemists and magicians of Egypt, and eventually into the Islamic world. This analysis highlights the interplay between philosophy and esoteric traditions, providing fresh insights into the evolution of these ideas.
Revealing a forgotten truth in the present day, this account illuminates the crumbling political and economic structures of the West, shedding light on an ongoing and arduous search for a sense of purpose. Recounting a true story, this exploration tells of a wandering Mongol shaman who made a dramatic appearance around the Mediterranean centuries before the time of Christ. Highlighting how this nomad came as an envoy on a mission of purification, this study records how he met with a man who became tremendously influential in Western science, philosophy, culture, and religion: Pythagoras. The essence of Western civilization is said to have originated from this meeting and this examination argues that today’s conflicts and tensions have stemmed from taking this monumental occasion for granted, forgetting that there must be a greater meaning to life than everyday efforts and struggles. Reflecting on a time when Eastern and Western cultures were one, this evocation contends that there is still a common spiritual heritage to all civilizations. A unique collaboration between the author and archaeologists, historians, and shamans from around the world, this document has the potential to change the future for all.
The author of "Ancient Philosophy, Mystery and Magic" has unearthed a sensational, true story of a mystical and esoteric tradition that lies hidden at the roots of Western culture--and that gave rise to the world we live in.
Rupert the Fearless is a legendary knight renowned for his bravery in battling formidable foes like dragons, wizards, and trolls. Armed with a magical sword and accompanied by his loyal horse, he embarks on thrilling adventures, showcasing his courage and skill. Each encounter with these majestic creatures is filled with excitement and danger, all wrapped up in a fantastical narrative that captures the essence of heroic tales, perfect for bedtime storytelling.
Peter Kingsley is famous as both a historian and a teller of the future long before it appears. Exquisitely written, his Book of Life is a wide open door into the timeless magic and unfathomable mystery we have managed to forget.
Etliche der frühen Denker, die das Fundament der abendländischen Kultur gelegt haben, waren eher Magier, Mystiker und Schamanen als 'Philosophen'. Doch schon seit Platon gab es in der westlichen Tradition eine Tendenz, die Lehren dieser frühen Meister zu ent-schärfen, sie aus der Sicht einer rein rational orientierten Philosophie zu interpretieren und damit ihrer Sprengkraft zur Auflösung verkrusteter Wahrnehmungsstrukturen zu berauben. Peter Kingsley rehabilitiert in diesem Buch eine der wichtigsten mystischen Schulen der Antike. Ihr geistiger Vater war der 'griechische Philosoph' Parmenides, dessen einziges erhaltenes Werk schildert, wie der Autor von der Göttin Persephone auf einer visionären Reise in die Geheimnisse des 'Einen Seins' eingeweiht wird. Ausgehend von seiner Entschlüsselung der rätselhaften Inschrift einer erst 1958 in Velia gefundenen Marmortafel deckt Kingsley hier in einer Art philosophisch-spiritueller Archäologie das Geheimnis einer maßgeblichen spirituellen Tradition des Altertums auf. Er führt den Leser damit zu einer völlig neuen, überraschenden und doch der alten mystischen Tradition wieder gerecht werdenden Interpretation der vergessenen Ursprünge der westlichen Kultur.
