
Living Thelema
A Practical Guide to Attainment in Aleister Crowley's System of Magick
David Shoemaker(Author)
Weiser Books (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 27. October 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-57863-779-9 (ISBN)
Description
"The most thorough and understandable exposition of the underlying theories and the practical applications of the spiritual disciplines of Thelema currently available. A landmark work." -Lon Milo DuQuette, author of The Magick of Aleister Crowley
The system of spiritual attainment developed by Aleister Crowley is notoriously challenging in its scope. Living Thelema, adapted from the popular podcast of the same name, brings a welcome approachability to Crowley's material, without diminishing the depth of the system. The author focuses on the practical and experiential aspects of the path of Thelema, allowing the reader to grasp the true transformative power of the system.
Beginners and advanced practitioners alike will find much useful advice here, as Shoemaker brings his characteristic down-to-earth style to bear on topics such as ritual and meditation practices, sex magick, astral projection, psychotherapy for magicians, the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel, and that pinnacle of attainment known as the crossing of the Abyss.
The author's background as a practicing psychotherapist allows an entirely unique fusion of esoteric wisdom and cognitive science.
"In this entertaining and (dare I say it?) lively book, David Shoemaker reminds us that Thelema is not just a philosophy or a study but a spiritual practice. From applied 'how to' advice to thought-provoking 'how about' posers, Dr. Shoemaker offers his personal take-informed by twenty years of walking the talk, along with his incisiveness as a professional therapist-on how to get the most out of the fundamental Thelemic practices of yoga and ritual, both inside and outside of the temple." -Richard Kaczynski, author of Perdurabo: The Life of Aleister Crowley
The system of spiritual attainment developed by Aleister Crowley is notoriously challenging in its scope. Living Thelema, adapted from the popular podcast of the same name, brings a welcome approachability to Crowley's material, without diminishing the depth of the system. The author focuses on the practical and experiential aspects of the path of Thelema, allowing the reader to grasp the true transformative power of the system.
Beginners and advanced practitioners alike will find much useful advice here, as Shoemaker brings his characteristic down-to-earth style to bear on topics such as ritual and meditation practices, sex magick, astral projection, psychotherapy for magicians, the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel, and that pinnacle of attainment known as the crossing of the Abyss.
The author's background as a practicing psychotherapist allows an entirely unique fusion of esoteric wisdom and cognitive science.
"In this entertaining and (dare I say it?) lively book, David Shoemaker reminds us that Thelema is not just a philosophy or a study but a spiritual practice. From applied 'how to' advice to thought-provoking 'how about' posers, Dr. Shoemaker offers his personal take-informed by twenty years of walking the talk, along with his incisiveness as a professional therapist-on how to get the most out of the fundamental Thelemic practices of yoga and ritual, both inside and outside of the temple." -Richard Kaczynski, author of Perdurabo: The Life of Aleister Crowley
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Red Wheel/Weiser
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Line drawings, charts
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
358 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57863-779-9 (9781578637799)
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Persons
Lon Milo DuQuette is a best-selling author who lectures worldwide on such topics as magick, tarot, and the Western mystery traditions. He is currently the US Deputy Grand Master of Ordo Templi Orientis and is on the faculty of the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York, and the Maybe Logic Academy. His books include The Magick of Aleister Crowley, Understanding Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot, and The Tarot Architect. Visit him at londuquette.com.