Wisdom's Bliss - Developing Compassion in Western Esotericism & Khamael's Spear: IHS Monograph Series - Paperback

by Alfred DeStefano III (Editor), Mark Stavish (Author)

Wisdom's Bliss and Khamael's Spear - Special Edition provides a unique and critical esoteric approach to the problems of our age. For the first time, combined as a single publication are the foundational monographs first issues by the Institute for Hermetic Studies. Wisdom's Bliss - Developing Compassion in Western Esotericism addresses the need for greater heart centered practices in many occult and magical organization, where Khamael's Spear - An Esoteric Response to War and Terrorism provides detailed instructions on how to influence and modify the psychic forces (egregores) of the world. Combined, these two texts provide substantial information for those seeking a better understanding of the so-called higher forces of the Tree of Life, as well as those looking for personal and direct initiation into the Sphere of Geburah and Chesed (6=5 and 7=4 in Golden Dawn based systems).

Author Biography

Mark Stavish (Pennsylvania) is a respected authority in the study and practice of Western spiritual traditions. He is the author of several books, including The Path of Alchemy, Kabbalah for Health and Wellness, and Between the Gates - Lucid Dreaming, Astral Projection and the Body of Light in Western Esotericism and has been translated into over nine languages worldwide. He is the founder and Director of Studies at the Institute for Hermetic Studies (Wyoming, Pennsylvania) and the Louis Claude de St. Martin Fund. Alfred DeStefano III (Virginia) teaches mathematics at the university level. In addition to being a "Renaissance Man" of many varied and unique talents, he has assisted in the production of numerous esoteric publications, including the forthcoming 7th Edition of The Golden Dawn by Israel Regardie, edited by John Michael Greer (Llewellyn).