Gnostic Teachings Podcast

This lecture defines the basis of karma and its role in the development of gnosis or self-knowledge. In life, there are three types of action. First are actions that are the outcome of accidents, or simply, they correspond to the law of accidents. Second are actions that are the outcome of karma. Third are actions performed by conscious will; these are truly characteristic of initiates, masters, those who already have an individual, conscious will. Samael Aun Weor, Beyond the Mind (lecture)

In early January, all Christians celebrate Epiphany (ἐπιφάνεια, epiphaneia, "manifestation, striking appearance"), also called Theophany, Little Christmas, or Three Kings' Day. Yet, they do not know the real meaning of the event, which relates to how the solar force (Christ) emerges in the initiate or true Jew. "Wisdom (Chokmah) is found on (Daath) the lips of the one who has (Binah) understanding, and (Vav) a rod is for the (גו) back of the heartless one." - Proverb 10: 13 “When we have formed our inner Christ, He then enters into all of our vehicles through the pineal gland. The inner Christ has the shape of a small child. He comes out from within (Daath) his Ethereal womb to enter into (Malkuth) our physical body through the pineal gland. This is the descent of Christ into the atomic infernos of the human being. This is the Nativity of the heart. It is how we transform ourselves into Christs. Nature does not leap; this is why our inner Christ is born within us as a small child." - Kundalini Yoga by Samael

Since ancient times, the essences of plants, extracted from their seeds, bark, leaves, stems, flowers, fruits and roots, have been used for health and spirituality. Learn the basics of how to use the essential oils of plants to enhance your spiritual life.  "Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” - James 5:14

The transfiguration of Jesus is a long alchemical and kabbalistic process that occurs within those who follow the path of initiation. First, one must generate Moses and transfigure him. Thereafter, through the exodus, Elijah incarnates and is taken alive into heaven. All of these generations and transformations happen within the spirit, soul and body of the alchemist. Yet, these mysteries are unknown to the uneducated, who have only been fed "milk" for babies: "For every one that uses milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongs to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.” - Hebrews 5: 11-14 “And after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves; and he was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elijah talking with him.”

Meditation is only possible from a state of strong concentration, thus:  "...concentration is the first and foremost thing a sadhaka or aspirant should acquire in the spiritual path." —Swami Sivananda Concentration practice is taught in every meditation tradition, yet concentration is not meditation itself; concentration is only the preparation for meditation. In yoga, concentration is called Dharana, and is the sixth step of Ashtanga Yoga.  The development of concentration is scientific and methodical, and is possible for anyone to achieve. While developing concentration, one passes through stages: Kshipta: wandering Mudha: forgetful Vikshipta: gathering Ekagrata: one-pointed Nirudha: well-restrained This lecture provides an explanation of dharana and many practical tips to help you rapidly establish concentration. "Without wise concentration of thought, the experience of the truth is impossible." —Samael Aun Weor, Spiritual Power of Sound  

Explains the qualities of the soul related to earth, water, fire, air, and space, how these qualities are tested on the Path, and common signs of lacking balance of the elements. In the solitude of these mysterious sanctuaries, the neophytes were submitted to the four Initiatic ordeals. The ordeals of fire, air, water and earth always defined the diverse purifications of the neophytes. The neophytes are submitted to the four Initiatic ordeals which are verified in the Internal Worlds. The human being still is not a king or queen of nature, but the human being is called to be a king in accordance to Melchizedeck. Disciples must be tested by the four elements in order to examine them. They are submitted to ordeals in the forty-nine regions of thought. These ordeals are for everyone, man and woman. One can help oneself by having pure thoughts, but this is not enough; Meditation is necessary. - Samael Aun Weor, Tarot and Kabbalah

Discusses the meaning of The Path of Initiation, the three brains in relationship with the Tree of Life, and how love manifests in the three brains upon the Path of Initiation.

The foundation of initiation is love, and for love to manifest we must embody revolutionary ethics. Revolutionary ethics are the conscious use of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors which transform or revolutionize the energy of life in ways conducive for psychological liberation.

The fifth step of yoga is pratyahara, which literally means "withdrawal." This is the crux of yoga, the lever that lifts the consciousness to the heights of meditation. To master pratyahara, one must first have established the previous four steps of yoga, and then be able to control how the consciousness uses the senses. “When the mind follows the wandering senses, then it carries away one’s discrimination, as the wind does a ship on the water...” — Krishna, Bhagavad-gita 2:67 "...concentration is the first and foremost thing a sadhaka or aspirant should acquire in the spiritual path." —Swami Sivananda “When, like the tortoise that withdraws its limbs on all sides, one withdraws the indriya from sense-objects, then consciousness becomes steady.” — Krishna, Bhagavad-gita 2:67

Yoga is acheived through the development and perfection of discrimination: the knowledge that reveals what is real and what is not.  "The afflictions are avidya [ignorance], egoism, attachment, hatred, and clinging to life. Avidya [ignorance] is the field of those (afflictions) that follow, whether they be in a dormant, thinned out, overpowered or expanded condition. Avidya [ignorance] is taking the non-eternal, impure, painful, and not-self as the eternal, pure, happy Self. The method for the removal of ignorance is the continuous practice of vivekakhyati." —Patanjali, Yoga Sutras "The knowers [who] behold Reality will teach you knowledge—having known which, you will not again succumb to confusion… Even if one is the most sinful of all sinners, one shall yet cross over the ocean of sin by the raft of Self-knowledge alone. As the blazing fire reduces wood to ashes; similarly, the fire of Self-knowledge reduces all bonds of karma to ashes...” —Krishna, Bhagavad-gita “Bliss is the essential nature of man… Man’s

Jesus indicated which commandments are most important for us to follow, but to understand them fully one needs to know a bit of hebrew, alchemy and kabbalah, since Jesus is a master of them all.  "And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is: Hear, Israel; Iod-Chavah our Elohim is one Iod-Chavah: And thou shalt love את Iod-Chavah thy Elohim with all thy לבב heart,and with all thy נפש soul,and with all thy דעת mind,and with all thy מאד strength:This is the first commandment. - Mark

The fifteenth arcanum of the Tarot is Passion, also called "The Devil," and relates to our ego and the means to eliminate it. Central to that process is Lucifer ("Bearer of Light"), also known as Prometheus, Mefisopheles, Mara, etc. Divinity sends Lucifer to tempt those who want to reach perfection, as seen in the stories of Jesus, Job, Buddha, etc. Lucifer is the serpent made by Jehovah Elohim in order to tempt Adam and Eve through sex.  "How art thou fallen from heaven, (הילל בן שחר Hilel ben Shachar) praised one, son of the dawn! how are thou cut down to the Earth, to become weak among the Goyim! And thou has said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of (El ) אל God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; אדמה Adamah will be as the most High. But first thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit (the ninth sphere)." -Isaiah 14: 12-15

In Tibetan Buddhism, the lunar month of Saga Dawa (which in 2017 is May 26 to June 24)  is the most important time of year; in other Buddhist traditions it is called Vesak, Vesākha (Pali), Vaiśākha (Sanskrit), Buddha Purnima, etc.  During this four week time all Buddhists honor the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha Shakyamuni by intensifying their spiritual practices and acts of generosity. In this lecture we will discuss why this is important and how it relates to each of us, since no matter our beliefs, we have our own inner Buddha, and the potential to become a Buddha. That potential is called Budda Nature (Buddhadhatu, tathagatagarbha, etc), and the best way to develop it is through the full understanding and expansion of Bodhichitta.  “…hidden within the kleshas [negative mental traits] of greed, desire, anger, and stupidity there is seated augustly and unmovingly the tathagata's wisdom, the tathagata's vision, and the tathagata's body. Good children, all beings, though they find themselves w

A comprehensive lecture on meditation which provides: An overview of the Three Trainings as a meditative path to wisdom (gnosis). The practical steps to begin a meditation practice (posture, relaxation, concentration) and tips to overcome common obstacles in achieving them. The difference between concentration (samatha) and insight (vipassana) practices, and how to intelligently combine them. What it means to have mindfulness (smrti) and apply introspection (samprajanya) within meditation, with quotes from Santideva's Bodhicaryavatara. An overview of several practices to develop concentration and insight. Recommended goals for a beginner of meditation. It is highly recommended the accompanying PDF is studied along with listening to the lecture.

Everyone has theories and beliefs about what "the self" is, yet all those theories and beliefs conflict with one another. If the truth is a fact, it must be a fact we can confirm as true, thus the "self" must be something singular, factual, and provable. This lecture explains how meditation leads to the experience of the real self. Includes discussion of the tree of life, personality, ego, consciousness, and much more. 

Continues the explanation of the departure from Eden, also called diaspora or exile.  It is highly recommend that you read the accompanying pdf AND listen to the previous lecture before listening to this one.

This heart-warming and inspirational talk gives a thorough foundation upon which you can make your spiritual life truly fruitful, not only to reduce your own suffering, but to bring joy and happiness to others. 

The story in the Bible about Adam and Eve leaving paradise and having children (Cain and Abel) has not been understood by humanity, since it is a teaching of Kabbalah that has been hidden from the uneducated. Learn the real meaning of the story as revealed by the Zohar and expressed in the Hebrew letters. This lecture explains the key Hebrew words Yehi and Ath. It is highly recommend that you read the accompanying pdf before listening to the lecture.  "Wherever in the scripture this word יהי yehe (let there be) is used, it refers to or signifies this יהי ,divine light, namely Yehe Aur in Yesod אור sex of this world (Malkuth, or physicality), and ויהי אור VeYehe Aur in (the ו Vav or medulla, Central Pillar of) the world to come. אלהים The light created by Elohim in the work of creation, filled the world with its splendor, but was eventually withdrawn and concealed, why? In order that (the fornicators) transgressors of the good law might not participate in it, and therefore the Holy One conceals and preserves i

Once we know how to meditate on something — especially when meditating on problems that create suffering — new obstacles emerge, primarily our mechanical tendencies to interpret what we see. When we see new information in meditation or in dreams, it is essential to know how to interpret what we see accurately, and the first step is to ensure that we are not deluding ourselves with false interpretations. For this, we need to remember our three brains, the three traitors, and understand the levels of acquiring information: Imagination Inspiration Intuition Learn the guidelines to follow for interpreting visions and dreams, so that you do not fall into delusions or mistakes.

The biblical story of Nimrod and the tower of Babel is an esoteric teaching of psychology, and by studying the Zohar, the Hebrew letters, and the Tree of Life, one can understand the path to liberation. This lecture explains the psychological basis of Genesis and the teachings of Jesus, while also indicating the practical method of eliminating the causes of our suffering.  "Rabbi Simeon said: "The secret doctrine of Torah and its teaching have relation to two בbaith ( ביתhouses), or more explicitly the human ( ביתhouse) and divine ( ביתhouse), the lower and higher self, as it is written: And ( והיהva’heieh) Hei shall be for a sanctuary (to יIod and וVav); but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offense to both ( הHei) the houses of Israel, for a trap and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. - Isaiah 8: 14 “Of these two ( היהHeis), one (in the throat) is a mystery beyond human comprehension, the other (in Yesod), though exceedingly occult, is within the range of the understanding (Binah). “The fi