The Hermetic method is the way of depth, not confrontation. If we have two opposing view, each of which seems reasonable or even unrefutable, then we try to go deeper to determine what they have in common. A frequent example involves the debate between believers in religion and believers in science. Continue reading
This impinges on the very notion of justice, whether the Fates are just or unjust. The modern view of justice is that everyone should be treated equally; the traditional view is that everyone gets what he deserves. Hence, in the ancient worlds, our place in life is not unjust. The group is arranged hierarchically, held together by organic bonds of love, loyalty, and fidelity. Continue reading
Boris Mouravieff’s opus is a testimony to his own search for truth, & to the unity of that very Truth which he sought. Here he speaks of the complex nature of grasping an infinite Truth, which often occurs in stages – It is only after the Second Threshold that the … Continue reading
I liked her African ass, it was different from the English ass. Continue reading
Friends, I know indeed that truth is in the word I shall utter; but it is hard for men, and jealous are they of the assault of belief in their souls. ~ Empedocles It was difficult to put aside the bottle of El Padrino anejo and a beckoning Cohiba to … Continue reading
Since we now have 50 people in the entire world interested in reading more of Evola, I am releasing another section. It may be of value to compare it to Mircea Eliade’s description of the Legionary movement, from which the following quote is taken. Being a profoundly Christian movement, justifying … Continue reading
Recently I had some time to check out television shows. Unsatisfied by pop culture, I decided to explore the seldom viewed “intellectual” channels and stumbled on a show called Visionaries on something called UCTV. That caught my eye as I expected to encounter modern day rishis with clairvoyant visions, perhaps … Continue reading
For many Christians, referring to a “secret Gospel” is either presumptuous, dangerous, or absurd — perhaps a bit of all three. And, indeed, such fears are usually the case with those who go in quest of Gnostic hierophanies – just witness the popular mesmerization over the Da Vinci code novels … Continue reading
Just to give readers something to live for today. The battle differentiates, distinguishes, and creates hierarchy, especially when — to use some traditional expressions — it is not the small battle, but the great battle. It is not the battle of man against man or against the environment, but the … Continue reading