Mastery: The Path of Inner Alchemy

Published as:

- Alquimia Interior (Ground publishers, Brazil, 354 pps, 1989)
- Alquimia Interior (Kier publishers, Argentina, 350 pps, 1990)
- Mastery: The Path of Inner Alchemy (Janus publishers, U.K., 314 pps., 1994)
- Innere Alchemie, Der Weg der Meisterschaft (Bauer Verlag, Frieburg, Germany, 330 pps., 1995)
- L’Alchimie Intérieure (les Editions du Ganges, France, 407 pps, 1996)
 

This first book was based on a three-month course in practical esoterism offered during 1987-1988 in New York City and delineates the human energetic anatomy from the standpoint of Inner Alchemy. Inner Alchemy is the catalytic method which progressively triggers the expansion of consciousness as intelligent awareness and faculty within matter. It includes both the process of expansion of light (consciousness) and evolution (matter as grounding and refined flexibility), the result of the applica¬tion of the Law of Light as personal self-discipline and active (social) involvement in life. Life is seen as the Great Teacher through our body, relationships and creative fulfilment in the world.

The Law of Light is the essence of Inner Alchemy principle and methodology, although the processes and exercises draw upon many sources as technical guideline. Creation, we observe, obeys patterns set by thought in light models. As thought IS light, the alchemical or creative impulse is predicated on proper and ethical management of thinking. This naturally relates to the correct administration of emotional and physical activities.

This basic guide familiarizes the reader with the terminology and purpose of this approach which will be deepened in subsequent books and applied in the multiple experiential workshops that explore the endless possibilities of human expression. The language of this book, differing from the following ones, reveals an initial affiliation with Ascended Master precepts, which does not, however, fail to embrace the transcendental and practical implications of non-denominational truth. Although there is a deep spiritual affinity with Ascended Master concepts, Inner Alchemy is an original and courageous attempt to link high spiritual practice to earthly psychological pragmatism. Inner Alchemy is transmutation, evoked and directed by the Child of the Light onto the imperfections of his world, including his own body and personality.

The book is divided into four parts. Part One describes the subtle human energetic anatomy which includes the basic ingredients of many new age practices: the seven rays, the seven bodies, the chakras and lines of force which underlie the process of individual (inner) alchemy.

Part Two outlines the human faculties or factors which shape personality, focussing upon the power which each person possesses to affect his environment and create his reality. This section contains warnings against the misuse of power and suggests protection methods as well as a balanced perspective for meditation in the alchemical sense.

Part Three deals with the supra-human level of perception and introduces the concept of multidimensionality as a possibility for anyone who alignes his instrument properly. This section also includes a description of the three kingdoms of Nature contained within Man, and also mentions the possible use of crystals as an alchemical device.

Part Four demonstrates the practical application of alchemy in our lives, stressing esoteric hygiene and protection, human relationships as an opportunity for transcendence of suffering, death as the chance for ultimate re-creation, dreamlife as a window for the perception of altered vibrational states of reality, and other aspects of Inner Alchemy present in conscious, supra-conscious and subconscious levels of life.

At the end of each part and sub-segment the reader may avail himself of the various practices provided to ground the information and integrate knowledge within the individual.

This book already in its 13th edition, is a manual for self-transcendence and has become a bedside guide for many.