podcast

This episode continues the previous discussion on what the mysteries are. It further defines the mysteries, their ancient and continued purpose within the mind and soul of an individual and compares a bit the similarities between the ancient, Christian, and Eastern traditions and the goal of the mysteries.

Timestamps:

• A summary of what the mysteries aimed to provide or inspire or awaken in someone who sought or experienced or attained them (00:43)
• Example of the mysteries in the vision of Hermes Trismegistus in Manly P Hall’s “The Secret Teaching of All Ages.” (04:02)
• The achievement of the mysteries in the Eastern traditions is equivalent to enlightenment (06:35)
• The Christian sense of the achievement of the mysteries would be a theophany which can also be called the Beatific Vision (07:29)

Click to Read Transcript