Decent. I did some 100 day retreats with mystics up a volcano - with a view to getting across this Veil......QBL and the ToL is an amazing system.....it's deeper and more magical than one can imagine. It's not just a classification or evocation system - it's a vehicle.
EXCELLENT CONVERSATION! always look forward to hearing JMG's thoughts on the occult and spirituality. i bookmarked this episode for repeat listens. thank you both!
Fantastic interview! I loved how well it was structured, with a clear introduction and then ascending the tree sephirah by sephirah. I didn't realize that Kabbalah had Pythagorean/non-Jewish origins!
There isn't an academic consensus as to whether Kabbalah has non Jewish origins. Mr. Greer says that Gershom Scholem traces Kabbalah to Gnosticism, but Gnosticism has its roots in Judaism. For more information on this, look into Professor Moshe Idel's book Kabbalah: New Perspectives. Idel was a student of Scholem's.
“Léon Bloy speaks of Pascal’s occult mediocrity. The phrase strikes me as sacrilegious, and indeed it is, though not absolutely, since Pascal, excessive in everything, was excessive in his common sense as well.” Cioran, “Drawn and Quartered”
John is there any were I can find the pronunciation for the Celtic golden dawn I assume it is Welsh I tried googling words but this didn't go anywhere I know you give explanations.I tried to find a video on some one performing it but know luck I tried you web page but nothing I am not very technical so going to blog never works any help would be appreciated.
One reason why the centres in the Kabbalah diagram are spherical is that locii of power have spiral energy. One reason why the shape of mystical/esoteric diagrams are vertical is that you are not operating along a (horizontal) timeline, not that you’re always going upward. You can go downward too. The classic Kabbalah layout has other references too, but enough!
I hope the microphone issue will be resolved. I’m new here, but listening before sleep (my only opportunity,) is quite alarming with the SHOUTING microphone. I had to change the video after 30 min. :-(
JMG is a class act. You have to admire his hard work and dedication to the occult tradition.
The audio for the interviewer guy is horrible. It sounds like he's five feet away from the mic.
JMG is a treasure. I hang on every word of these episodes. And James you are an excellent interviewer.
Decent. I did some 100 day retreats with mystics up a volcano - with a view to getting across this Veil......QBL and the ToL is an amazing system.....it's deeper and more magical than one can imagine. It's not just a classification or evocation system - it's a vehicle.
What did you experience?
Where was this?
Always love a JMG interview-still waiting for that Polarity Magic book…..🥹
Great info. I always enjoy JMG speaking! ❤
EXCELLENT CONVERSATION! always look forward to hearing JMG's thoughts on the occult and spirituality. i bookmarked this episode for repeat listens. thank you both!
Again the best description of this I’ve heard yet
Can you get Ray Brassier on? He’s doing public interviews again
Fantastic interview! I loved how well it was structured, with a clear introduction and then ascending the tree sephirah by sephirah. I didn't realize that Kabbalah had Pythagorean/non-Jewish origins!
There isn't an academic consensus as to whether Kabbalah has non Jewish origins. Mr. Greer says that Gershom Scholem traces Kabbalah to Gnosticism, but Gnosticism has its roots in Judaism. For more information on this, look into Professor Moshe Idel's book Kabbalah: New Perspectives. Idel was a student of Scholem's.
Hell yeah! This one is right on time. I just ordered a copy of Anita Kraft's 'The Qabalah Workbook for Magicians: A Guide to the Sephiroth'.
good book compared to Greer's own work?
Very interesting. Thank you.
Here after Theory Underground interview! Great crossover
Slam dunk analysis by John Michael Greer.
Oh gawd.
“Léon Bloy speaks of Pascal’s occult mediocrity. The phrase strikes me as sacrilegious, and indeed it is, though not absolutely, since Pascal, excessive in everything, was excessive in his common sense as well.”
Cioran, “Drawn and Quartered”
John is there any were I can find the pronunciation for the Celtic golden dawn I assume it is Welsh I tried googling words but this didn't go anywhere I know you give explanations.I tried to find a video on some one performing it but know luck I tried you web page but nothing I am not very technical so going to blog never works any help would be appreciated.
One reason why the centres in the Kabbalah diagram are spherical is that locii of power have spiral energy. One reason why the shape of mystical/esoteric diagrams are vertical is that you are not operating along a (horizontal) timeline, not that you’re always going upward. You can go downward too. The classic Kabbalah layout has other references too, but enough!
Yo y’all gotta get Doelow Da Pilotman on the podcast that episode would go crazy
That’s Lord Cracker Jack to you! ;0
I hope the microphone issue will be resolved. I’m new here, but listening before sleep (my only opportunity,) is quite alarming with the SHOUTING microphone. I had to change the video after 30 min. :-(