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The experiential and transformational teachings brought to each human being by Jesus of Nazareth transcending religious beliefs, creeds, cultures, and time. The essence of the teachings of Jesus called the Anointed One is the awakening of the spiritual depths of human beings in a way that utterly transforms their understanding of themselves and of their relationship with life. Our world desperately needs such a unifying vision and a sense of common ground among people and cultures. It is the mystic first and foremost who reveals the spiritual home that we all share and the wondrous purpose ...

Insights into the teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff known as the Fourth Way, including their application for personal change and their roots in early Christianity. From the Preface: The discovery of esoteric truth is our birthright as children of the universe. No teacher, no book, no system has the final word. Spirituality is meant to awaken the Higher Self who guides us onto a road of purpose, fulfillment and service. However it is packaged and marketed, the only true value of the product is the extent to which it leads us into the intimate depths of our own being where we can each verify, ...

Among all the astonishing documents accidentally—or fatefully—unearthed in 1945 near the desert village of Nag Hammadi in Upper Egypt, the Gospel of Thomas has made the greatest impact on our understanding of Christianity. Like the Eastern sages, Yeshua speaks in paradoxical aphorisms that invite us to become conscious of our uncreated origin, of our boundless freedom, even in the midst of the most severe difficulties. Thus we awaken to absolute Reality, right in the heart of the ordinary life.

A guide to applying the transformational teachings found in the New Testament through the process of awakening - Death - Rebirth. The methodologies are based on ancient spiritual practices aimed at the awakening of higher consciousness in individual seekers. Part 2 of this work includes "The Art of Personal Transformation: A Guide to Spiritual Awakening" co-authored with Theodore J. Nottingham, offering a primer on a system of psychological and spiritual known as the Fourth Way and based on wisdom teachings of early Christianity.

Spiritual teachings for seekers of the deeper life. https://www.innerworkforspiritualawakening.net/

From the Introduction: The human potential is so much more than we can imagine. Our culture tells us that it is about climbing the ladder, financial success, developing our careers, using our various gifts to contribute to the gross national product. Yet for several millennia the true potential for we children of the universe -- made of the dust of stars and connected with all that exists -- has included so much more... Once we recognize this amazing potential, let us not keep it on a theoretical level. Each day, each moment is an opportunity to break through and experience this truth of ...

This work presents insights from a great variety of teachers from various traditions, including Gurdjieff, Durckheim and Christian mystics. It also details the author's search for meaning that led him across the continents, into an esoteric school, religious institutions, and culminated with a new synthesis of these ideas and experiences.

The journey of Jesus of Nazareth, called the Christ or the Anointed One, is the template for every human being in search of reconnection with their spiritual origins and identity. He is known as "the first fruit of many" and the stages of his spiritual journey, along with his teachings, trace the path -- the Way -- for each human being of every century and culture toward their true destiny: encounter with the living Presence which transforms us into "partakers of the Divine Nature". This book is divided into two sections: PART 1 The Journey PART 2 The Fruits of the Journey Included are some...

Written by Booth's great-grandson thrice removed, this book retells in dramatic form another version of the Booth saga, one carried down through the family's oral history. Based on award-winning research, this work will tantalize the reader with insights and details known only to the immediate family and a few scholars, offering a new perspective on this crucial moment in American history. The author provides evidence that powerful friends helped Booth escape to Asia where he wandered the earth, a ghost of a man wracked by despair and guilt, before returning to his country in later life. ...

Master Teachings offered to serious seekers from the perennial wisdom of the ages. Personal and practical, the encounter between spiritual Teacher and Student presented in these pages provides clear direction for anyone yearning to apply transformation knowledge. With a special focus on the Fourth Way and ancient mystical Christianity, this book opens the way for those readers who know that personal change and spiritual awakening are the true purpose of life. From the author: Prepare the groundwork. Spiritual teachers tell of a regular, repeated effort each day, morning and evening, even ...

The inner meaning of the parables of Jesus and their transformational wisdom for daily life are made accessible and applicable for every reader. This book features an in-depth examination of twenty parables and the teachings embedded in the stories and images, revealing their universal value for anyone seeking spiritual development. In decoding these core teachings, instructions and practical methodologies are uncovered for consciously living in the Presence of the Holy beyond dogma and tradition.

Five metaphysical short stories including "A Stranger in the Sanctuary", "Shadows at the Window", "The Grave Digger's Secret", "The Tanner's Yarn", and "The Man Who Could Not Die".

This stage play takes place in Boston in the year 1638 and tells the story of Anne Hutchinson, a nearly forgotten colonial woman whose independence and spiritual insights were hundreds of years ahead of her time. Despite the historical distance, the themes of this drama are very contemporary: the abuse of a strong-willed, brilliant woman in a male- dominated society; the hypocrisy of power-hungry clergy; personal experience versus rigid dogma. The plot centers around the trial in which Anne Hutchinson is ultimately excommunicated and banished from the colony for her opinions. The essence of...

A primer on the key teachings of the Fourth Way established by G.I. Gurdjieff and based in part on the instructions to monks of ancient Eastern Christianity, developed for modern times and for application in daily life.

It is no secret that the history of Christianity is a bloody one, full of betrayal of the original teachings and the purpose of the mission of the Anointed One. Human ignorance and sin have marred this religious teaching to such an extent that it has been turned into its opposite. There is today a more insidious and hidden version of these blasphemous and hideous distortions of the teachings, revelations, and wisdom offered to humanity by Jesus of Nazareth. They can be found in churches across the world. They are found in the hearts and minds of church leaders, clergy, elders, and the ...

Despite the immortal status of Victor Hugo's classic novels and poems, there is much about the man that has remained untold, particularly outside of his native France. Yet his life was as dramatic as the plight of his famous characters. He was plagued with terrible tragedies, swept into a revolution, exiled from his country, and hailed as a hero upon his return during Bismarck's siege of Paris. Most importantly, his writings, and particularly his powerful poetry, are filled with profound insight into the spiritual dimension of human existence. His words are still vital for our time and ...

Catastrophic earth changes. An oppressive world government desperately trying to maintain control of a terrified world population. Dark forces intent on the devastation of humanity. A small band of friends of "the One Foretold" are hunted down as they seek to carry the seeds of wisdom transmitted to them on the threshold of global chaos. Foretold in every culture and every century, time has run out and the Day of Wrath is here.

The Roman Empire is in ruins and civilization is sinking back into barbarism. The noble Celtic druids have been decimated by the Emperor's legions, but one remains. His task is to be a catalyst at this juncture of history when darkness threatens to overshadow the world. In the East, the darkness has a name -- Attila the Hun. From the lands of ice, the Vikings wreck havoc on the island peoples. But so do their gods, Odin and the warriors of Valhalla. A Roman centurion is shipwrecked on a mysterious isle and encounters a druid's daughter, shimmering with beauty and mysterious talents. Fate ...

Zany humor and deep insight highlight these fables from the animal kingdom. Meet Scribbles the frog, a thoughtful and adventurous character in search of meaning; Long Tail the lizard and his efforts at self-importance; Pipsqueek, the rebel gerbil who plans a daring escape from a pet shop; and strange creatures known as hairless monkeys who terrorize their fellow beings and seek to dominate Mother Nature. Author Theodore J. Nottingham offers readers of all ages a joyride through fantasies that are guaranteed to bring laughter and reflection on our relationship to Earth and to her children, ...

The perilous adventures of the last survivor from Atlantis, filled with zany comedy, metaphysical insight, and wild adventures. Drawing from arcane material such as G.I. Gurdjieff's "Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson", author Theodore J. Nottingham offers esoteric perspectives on the mysteries of the fabled Lemuria and the origins of the Sphinx while delighting the reader with laughter and entertaining adventures.