Magick Matters

“Namarupa: The Magic of Tantra Mantra” by Phillip Hurley and Leigh Hurley

"Namarupa is an initiation into mantra yoga, complete with detailed Sanskrit pronunciation, alphabet and calligraphy guides. All mantras are presented in Devanagari script with English transliteration for easy reference. Written from the perspective of the tantric sadhaka (practitioner), Namarupa presents the esoteric meanings and uses of the mantras and alphabet; and discusses mantra sadhana both as classically practiced and updated for modern life. Of special interest are detailed Tantric mantric techniques for raising kundalini, previously available only to initiates. Namarupa: the Magic of Tantra Mantra includes: * Sanskrit letter portraits * Sanskrit quick reference tables and pronunciation guide * How to initiate a mantra * Japa, pranayama, and modes of chanting ...>>

“Once Upon a Yogi Time: Tales of the Siddhis” by Phillip Hurley

"What happens when an average person takes up the practice of yoga and begins to experience the siddhis — the paranormal abilities of yogi legend? These are true stories of a modern western yogi’s light-hearted personal journey into the realms of magic and mysticism. The path to cosmic consciousness sometimes winds through a maze of extraordinary phenomena: mischievous ghosts, astral projection, devas and geniis, materialization, psychokinesis, astrology and remote viewing, to name a few. Guided by a recalcitrant guru and driven by his own insatiable curiosity, adjusting to living with siddhis results in some eye-opening and often humorous moments."...>>

“Dan-Tien: Your Secret Energy Center” by Christopher J. Markert (alternate rip)

"The Dan-Tien is a source of primal wisdom and vital energy that resides within each of us. For thousands of years people in the East have learned to gather life energy (chi) in this center to promote well-being and longevity. Now, Christopher Markert reveals the secrets of the Dan-Tien to Westerners in this friendly guide. When you think or act in a way that disagrees with who you really are, you may experience an unpleasant sensation in your Dan-Tien center. When your behavior is in tune with your emotions, you experience a sense of physical well-being. You have an "inner compass" that functions as a sensor (or an indicator); your compass communicates if you...>>

“Gurdjieff Practice Book: Inner exercises and sacred dances for the unfolding of consciousness” by Bruno Martin

"This unique practice book elaborates in depth the Gurdjieff method and ways for a creative and harmonious training of body, soul, and spirit. This book informs intelligible about all aspects of the method. This can help to train one's perception and insight. An introduction to the teachings of Gurdjieff, his "sacred dances" also called "movements", and the famous symbol of the Enneagram complete the book. The exercises shown are build up modular, so that the development of consciousness can unfold harmonically. The experiences won by this process can contribute to a creative way of life for oneself and to the well-being of all other human beings."...>>

“The Kabbalah of Writing: Mystical Practices for Inspiration and Creativity” by Sherri Mandell

"A mystical system for harnessing divine inspiration in your writing • Explains how the 10 sefirot—the channels of divine creative life force—can be used to develop writing and give you the power to grow as a person and a writer • Explores each sefira in detail and how it can be used to manifest creative visions through words • Provides writing exercises and imaginative techniques to help you receive the mystical wisdom of the Kabbalah, develop your creative powers, and open yourself to inspiration from the divine Revealing how the ancient spiritual tradition known as the Kabbalah can be applied to the art of writing, award-winning author Sherri Mandell presents a mystical system for developing creativity and harnessing...>>