04.08.2021

“The Taming of the Demons: Violence and Liberation in Tibetan Buddhism” by Jacob P. Dalton

Magick Matters

"The Taming of the Demons examines mythic and ritual themes of violence, demon taming, and blood sacrifice in Tibetan Buddhism. Taking as its starting point Tibet’s so-called age of fragmentation (842 to 986 C.E.), the book draws on previously unstudied manuscripts discovered in the “library cave” near Dunhuang, on the old Silk Road. These ancient documents, it argues, demonstrate how this purportedly inactive period in Tibetan history was in fact crucial to the Tibetan assimilation of Buddhism, and particularly to the spread of violent themes from tantric Buddhism into Tibet at the local and the popular levels. Having shed light on this “dark age” of Tibetan history, the second half of the book turns...>>

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04.08.2021

“Dreamer’s Dictionary” by Stearn Robinson and Tom Corbett

Magick Matters

"Dreams—they belong to our most intimate experiences. In dreams, our memories, the events of the day, and our fears and expectations for the future mingle in strange and baffling ways to challenge our understanding. Now this amazingly complete, alphabetically arranged bedside reference—the result of years of meticulous research through ancient and modern sources—offers clear, authoritative, and instant insight into the astonishing meaning of your dreams."...>>

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04.08.2021

“Secrets of the Bible: Teachings from Kabbalistic Masters” by Michael Berg

Magick Matters

"The study of the Bible is a lifelong pursuit and there are many teachings within its veiled text. Bringing forward a fresh and relevant message about our purpose, and how to make life better, kabbalistic scholar, Michael Berg, imparts wisdom from decades of research and sources unique to his lineage. Gems of insight from the Zohar, Rav Berg, Rav Ashlag, Rav Isaac Luria (the Ari) as well as other known kabbalists are complemented by lessons from the ages. Kabbalists believe that the Bible is not just a book of stories or an historical archive of events: It is a guide to understanding the nature of this world, of life, and of the planet. Although these events...>>

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04.08.2021

“Llewellyn’s Magical Sampler: The Best Articles From the Magical Almanac” by Llewellyn

Magick Matters

"Raymond Buckland • Scott Cunningham • Silver RavenWolf • Ted Andrews • Don Michael Kraig • Edain McCoy • D.J. Conway • John Michael Greer • Sandra Kynes • Ember Grant • Donald Tyson • Dr. Jonn Mumford The Best Spells, Rituals, and Ideas from Llewellyn’s Magical Almanac, a bestselling magical resource since 1990 Delve into the brilliant minds of the most popular magical writers, and discover powerful tips, techniques, and lore for important esoteric topics. With more than seventy articles organized according to the four elements, this book is an indispensible collection of magical ideas for casual magic users and aficionados alike. Money and Prosperity • Auras and Crystals • Folklore and Faeries • Totems...>>

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03.08.2021

“Parapsychology: A Beginner’s Guide” by Caroline Watt

Magick Matters

"From premonitions to apparitions, spoon-bending to mind-reading, the paranormal has bemused and mystified humans for millennia. In this Beginner’s Guide, renowned author and scientist Dr Caroline Watt explores the evidence behind such phenomena. In the last one hundred years, parapsychologists have tried to determine whether it is possible to examine paranormal activity using scientific methods. Packed full of interesting characters, surprising incidents and novel experiments, this book takes the reader on a journey through this fascinating research. Parapsychology: A Beginner’s Guide traces the history and evolution of parapsychology as a science, and provides a thorough and critical analysis of the research and evidence in the field today."...>>

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