Perspectives on Initiation
Published: 1946
A collection of essays exploring various aspects of initiation, including its distinction from mysticism, the role of magic, and common misconceptions about its nature and purpose.
Table of Contents
01The Initiatic & Mystical Paths02MAGIC & Mysticism03Various Errors Concerning Initiation044 CONDITIONS FOR INITIATION05INITIATIC REGULARITY06Synthesis & Syncretism07Against Mixing Traditional Forms08INITIATIC TRANSMISSION09Tradition & Transmission10INITIATIC CENTERS11INITIATIC ORGANIZATIONS & Religious Sects12INITIATIC ORGANIZATIONS & SECRET SOCIETIES1313 The Initiatic Secret14INITIATIC Qualifications15Initiatic Rites16Rite & Symbol17Myths, Mysteries, & Symbols18Symbolism & Philosophy1919 Rites & Ceremonies2020 Ceremonial Magic21Psychic 'Powers'2222 The Rejection OF 'POWERS'2323 Sacraments & Initiatic Rites2424 Prayer & Incantation25Initiatic Trials2626 Initiatic Death27Profane & Initiatic Names2828 The Symbolism OF THE Theater29'OPERATIVE' & 'SPECULATIVE'3030 Effective & Virtual Initiation31Initiatic Teaching3232 The Limits of the Mental33Initiatic Knowledge & Profane 'Culture'34Academic Mentality & Pseudo-Initiation35Initiation & 'Passivity'3636 Initiation 'SERVICE'3737 The Gift of Tongues38Rose-Cross & Rosicrucians3939 The Greater & Lesser Mysteries40Sacerdotal & Royal Initiation41Some Reflections ON HermeticisM42Transmutation & Transformation4343 The Notion OF AN Elite44The Initiatic Hierarchy45Traditional INFALLIBILITY46Two Initiatic Devices4747 Verbum, Lux, & Vita4848 The Birth OF THE A VAT ĀRA