The Franz Bardon Tradition stands out as a unique book containing the collected insights of several adepts who worked through one of the most rigorous and thorough magical training systems known to humanity. In its pages, the reader can expect to find wisdom gained through years of experience walking the magical path presented in a readable and down to earth format.

This book offers:

1. Interviews from ten well-known practitioners, conducted over a five year period and collated by Falcon Books Publishing.

2. Discussions of subjects pertaining to Franz Bardon's three books: Initiation into Hermetics, The Practice of Magical Evocation, and The Key to the Quabbalah.

3. Information presented in a question and answer format and intended to offer guidance on the steps that students often find the most challenging when working through Initiation into Hermetics.

This book is bound to be a valuable source of guidance and inspiration for those who are walking the path to adepthood laid out by the renowned Czech adept Franz Bardon. By sharing the responses of experienced practitioners of magic to the most pressing questions asked by those striving for adepthood, this book offers insights into the life, training, and work of modern day practitioners.

The Hermetic tradition proclaims that all things are formed of pure consciousness. The thoughts that we generate and the things that we imagine are made of the same underlying force from which the denser physical objects also consist. Existence is considered one emanating light formed into varying forms and vibrations. Practitioners of this art believe the human mind can be trained in order to step beyond the limitations of the self. The goal is the transformation of self, the evolution of consciousness, and oneness with the underlying goodness in all things. This book is a modern practitioner's insights into meditation practice from a Hermetic point of view and a comprehensive, practical guide that includes: - A guide to seated postures - How to establish a meditation routine - Breathing and its link to guiding mind states - How to best prepare for a meditation session - Methods of overcoming persistent disturbances - How to purify and harmonise your own consciousness - How to link with the divine goodness during meditation - Meditation methods from the traditional Hermetic works - Bringing the blessings of your practice into your daily life. Written from a hands-on, practical rather than historical perspective. This work will be of great value to all of those seekers undertaking a spiritual path with the goal of unfolding the beauties of one's inner divinity.

Legend has it that one text reveals the answers to the greatest mysteries. It was said that once someone truly understood the Emerald Tablet they would be able to work great miracles, turn base metals into gold, create the philosopher's stone, heal all illnesses, extend their life or even become immortal. Could these legends be pointing towards something more? Could this ancient magical text contain the keys to understanding all spiritual things?

By turns thrilling, funny and spiritually enlightening, this is the real-life Martial Arts adventure.

Martin Faulks grew up in a Norfolk village. Returning from library with a friend one day they were attacked by a gang of older boys. Martin ran away leaving his friend to be beaten up. He vowed that would never happen again.

He trained in the martial arts in his teens with growing success, he gained his black belt and even won tournaments but he wanted something more. He wanted to train as a Ninja. So started a series of initiations that would take him eventually to being trained by the Dalai Lama's bodyguard and travelling to Japan stay with the Yamabushi, the legendary spiritual teachers of the Ninja, living in the mountains of Japan.

Would you like to learn the most powerful method of self-development? A technique more effective than any form of meditation, more powerful than any ritual, mantra or secret initiation. What if the most spiritual of secrets has been hidden in the most mundane of things all along? Could the most effective tool for personal transformation be in the very approach you take to your daily life? This book consists of a series of contemplations, which give specific techniques, lessons and insights designed to give you the keys to use every moment of every day to release your full potential. They contain important principles concerning aspects of life, good health or insights into the nature of the mind. Including suggestions of different ways of thinking, correcting your mind, or methods of taking advantage of how your mind already works. Of course, all of these principals can be applied on many different levels. The universal lessons contained in this text can be applied to anyone, no matter what their background or inclination. However, it will be of particular value to those who practice meditation or are undertaking any dedicated training program in which they seek the ideal state of consciousness. Readers will find the lessons contained in this book and the approach to life it suggests easy to apply due to its simplicity and effective techniques. These lessons can also be used to build upon skills already mastered, helping to grow those skills that are less developed. A collection of lessons, the reader can dip in and out of the book as they wish, finding their awareness growing with increasing ease. As their awareness expands, so will engagement with daily life leading to greater fulfilment. Enlightenment is in how we live our lives, not hidden behind closed doors or contained within spiritual practice only. This text aims to be a part of a revolution in teaching whereby the focus of our self-improvement is on the actions of our daily life bringing wisdom, focus and high consciousness to everyday tasks. So that once again we can create a result based practice, where practitioners who seek enlightenment be associated with stability, practicality, clear vision and, above all, excellence through harmonious action. True enlightenment cannot be hidden because it shines forth in every thought, word and action, creating goodness wherever it touches. This book will aid the reader in applying the skills of enlightenment to their daily life. Martin Faulks has extensive experience in this field as a meditation expert who has spent over twenty years dedicating his life to personal development. He also runs the Seshan School of Hermetic Meditation, a successful meditation school where he assists and advises students in their practice.

Featuring seven simple movements that can be learned quickly and practiced virtually anywhere, this attractive guide introduces readers to a new style of Tai Chi. Inspired by the stillness of a butterfly as it flaps its wings, Tai Chi expert Martin Faulks has developed a technique focused on keeping the inner spirit circulating while the body barely moves. The appropriately named Butterfly Tai Chi requires very little mobility and practice space, and it is sure to appeal to novices curious about Tai Chi, as well as to experienced students who are looking for a more practical routine.

Con siete movimientos simples que se pueden aprender rápidamente y practicar dondequiera, esta guía amena le presenta al lector un estilo nuevo de taichi. Inspirado por la inmovilidad de la mariposa mientras aletea, el experto de taichi Martin Faulks ha desarrollado una técnica que se enfoca en mantener el espíritu circulando aún cuando el cuerpo casi no se mueve. El apropiadamente nombrado taichi mariposa requiere muy poca movilidad y espacio, y es un excelente comienzo para principiantes, al igual que una excelente opción para los estudiantes avanzados en busca de una rutina más práctica.

- Based on the Japanese principle of Kaizen, which means 'improvement' or 'small, permanent change for the better', the Zen Diet ensures you will never be 'on' another diet ever again

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