Alchemy by esoteric writers, is to be the invention of an ancient Egyptian sage called Hermes Trismegistus. The "Father of Alchemy" lived in an era of Egyptian history known, even if it is lived by some Rosicrucian schools during the time of Moses and the exodus of the Israelites accepted. If this is true, starting with one of the Mysteries of Isis and Osiris, Moses must Hermes himself, who later allowed him to realize his teachings wereAchieve its mission, and I AM presence through the burning bush symbolizes. The various provisions of the Ten Commandments and the Lord of hosts has revealed to the Israelites by Moses are the first alchemical steps of purification and putrefaction. Further steps were later added to the Mosaic revelation of the Nazarene Master. In fact, Christ said that He came not to abolish the previous revelation, but to fulfill.
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It is believed by some that "Hermes Trismegistus" constituted a titleassumed characterized by Hierophant of mystery schools, similarly, is that Zoroaster, the founder of the "Fire Religion" by some scholars. Incidentally, alchemy also be conceived as a religious focus, or at least a philosophy, because of its symbolism of fire in relation to the alchemical principles, its prerequisite in the art of transmutation and for the respect and honor given to it by alchemists.
A general look at Alchemy Part 1
Jewish mystics identify Hermes as the antediluvian prophetEnoch, or Idris as he is known among Muslims, while the ancient Egyptians see Hermes as Thoth, the god of wisdom, learning and writing. Was this apotheosis with Imhotep, the great architect under the reign of King Zoser of the Fourth Dynasty since. It seems that both men from the archetypal figure of Thoth have been tarnished, and were recognized as such by both internal and external circles of initiates of mystery schools. Thoth, or his greek counterpart, Mercury was a messengerthe gods, and as archetypal incarnation of this god, Hermes lived up to its name by his literary productivity. Ancient writers said that the "Trice Greatest", he wrote thousands of pounds of what later Hermeticism and alchemy. It is a pity that very little of the works of Hermes', the fire and the destruction of libraries and books by Roman and Christian zeal in the early hours of the Age of Pisces survived. The world as a whole is still great for the loss, andThere will be some time before the call made by the masses for the greater light to the disclosure of eternal principles that illuminate the paths of humans and thus constitute a complete restoration and creation of a library hidden in the world, with an archive and database of all known systems of the metaphysical tradition and life. Although little is known of Hermes, is evident through the works attributed to him that he was a mediator of the Ray of WisdomSupreme Being.
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One of the most famous of the Hermetic doctrine written, and concisely, the Emerald Tablet of Hermes attributed the authorship. His discovery of the tradition have been made by Alexander of Macedonia, in a cave near Hebron. These conquerors of nations, which for Aristotle was a teacher, was in search of immortality. Even if he could achieve personal immortality, Alexander was discovering a gem of philosophy that would give him what hesought only if the principles that the Emerald Tablet contained had applied. Tradition says that the Emerald Tablet has been beaten by an artificial, a result of transmutation, with the Hermetic doctrine embossed on it.
Alchemy, philosophy and art in the Western Hemisphere in the last two millennia has been the same in other ancient cultures and civilizations - has been intensely Hindu Yogis and Taoists practiced in India and China. This parallel development is probably theResult of regular production of the Great White Brotherhood is a spiritual method of developing certain types of temperaments and belief-framework of those aspirants belonging to a certain age and stage of collective evolution of humanity develops.
Based on this proposed parallel growth in the East and alchemy in the regions of the Fertile Crescent, some historians that alchemy esoteric may have had a common origin in the sunken continent Atlan, Atlantis or, as iswell known. The esoteric tradition says that a handful survived the sinking of the Atlantean Root Race of the land and transmigrated to Egypt, China, North and South America. And 'reasonable to assume that they brought with them their sciences, art and culture that has influenced the indigenous inhabitants of the regions where they settled. This would explain, to find the similarities in the traditions and beliefs of indigenous cultures in the East and West.
Principles of Alchemy are thePrinciples that Nature herself works, and how alchemy, scientifically, existed long before the inner planes on the ground floor, felled by a master. A study of the mysteries of nature were more demanding for the student that the Intelligences, the Elohim, the Great Architect of the Universe and alchemical principles used to precipitate the starry bodies out of the chaos of the Cosmic Root-substance or reveal "Sunyata," as called by Buddhists. Kabbalists believe thatAdam was in heaven by the angels taught the art of transformation, to him for his "case" and its back to the Monad, to prepare the divinity - the involution and evolution of a divine consciousness of the divine self-consciousness.
There is general agreement among scholars about the origin of the word "alchemy". The consensus is that the word from the word "Khem," the old name for Egypt, added the Arab article "the" meaning "the", which derives the word"Al-Khemy". Sir Wallis Budge, however, is of the opinion that alchemy comes from the Egyptian word "khemein", the "black powder" or "hours", which is likely due to an ingredient in alchemy. No matter where he secured his name, the word "alchemy", apparently the first time in the limelight in the secret schools of Alexandria.
Purpose of Alchemy
But what exactly is alchemy, and what role it plays in promoting the welfare of humanity at stake? If the chemistry has no real value, mustof eternal values are based on things that support the goals skies, in other words, in God's plan for humanity in the true image of the divine Elohimic becoming. If alchemy simply an earthly goal, creator of age had not yet had to deal with it. It would be something so trivial, so transient was considered as the free people from the real work to distract himself, particularly his relationship with me flesh, the kama manas, or animalSoul, and in general, of samsara. Greed was never the impulse that prompted the invention of alchemy. It 'was, is and will always be people's desire for truth and enlightenment of his true nature and settlement, seek him in all the channels and some way to something that subconsciously he feels "lost" and that his Motivation is new - acquire - call it the "Lost Word", "The Philosopher's Stone" or "Holy Grail", it does not matter. Alchemy teaches the principles ofRegeneration and resurrection, the laws of creation and transmutation. Help "the Fall" laws, the people, his former estate lost in this "Fall" from Paradise wave symbolic regression in human life matters. On the way back on the throne of God is scientifically called "evolution", and the acceleration of the latter is the art of the hermetic gnosis. This return path is esoterically and graphically symbolized by the Jacob's ladder, and howQaballistic "Tree of Life."
The drama of Jesus 'life' is an alchemical allegory of the stages of regeneration and promote the I AM Presence in "Father in heaven." Orthodox Christianity does not recognize or do not realize is this fundamental truth, and connected to the lack of mystical knowledge of most members of the priesthood with the lack of truth in esoteric doctrines and dogmas of the church, the average Christian ignorant and unaware the real messageof Christianity - the light of Christ substance, and save the real blood that Christ brought to mankind. Esoteric Christianity is fundamentally an alchemical science and religion, their prophet was a Master Alchemist - Initiation halls of the Mystery Schools taught. And 'in the Gospels, as the Master, the water into wine, multiplying loaves and fish-related changes, and walk on water - all these manifestations of the principles applied alchemy, the Hermetic werePhilosophy - or perhaps these events were all allegories convey some spiritual teaching.
Alchemy is the art of transmutation and precipitation defined - the change of base metals into gold. The work of alchemical transmutation is designated as "the work of so" this "Eye of Ra" symbolically represents the perfection with which nature unfolds gradually in their creations. On the physical level the Sun of Perfection is represented by gold. Alchemy is the science and art,accelerate to reach the creations of nature, the perfection in their respective objectives. Gold is the perfection of metals and minerals to achieve. Minerals, but also with a different line of perfection - their ability, life and consciousness to be maintained. And man, the apex of organic life, is the state in which one acquires perfection in Divine Self-consciousness develops.
From the above can be summarized that alchemy is the art of raising the vibrations of an object to accelerate itsDevelopment or evolution towards a higher expression or state. The result is the perfection of the subject of transmutation.
Alchemy transmission to Christianity
Alexandria was the philosophical capital of Egypt, and perhaps the entire civilized world in the early centuries of Christianity. Gnosticism, Neoplatonism, Alchemy and Hermeticism flowered abundantly these philosophies are inseparable, and the Royal Art fully understand the student is advised by AlchemyTeachers to be familiar with their teachings. Alexandria's golden age occult philosophy did not last long, because the spirit of the fallen angels reptile had control of the rising new religion of Christianity (no offense, our Christian brothers and sisters). The sons and daughters of philosophy of Hermes were persecuted and murdered brutally by Christian fundamentalists and fanatics. Fear and hatred were aroused among the masses and the fall of the so-called pagan religionsfollowed by the country. A sad event was the brutal murder of Hypatia, daughter of the illustrious Mysteries - the Widow Isis, and proponent of neo-Platonism. He was just one of philosophy in their day, and this caused the envy and jealousy of a priest who invented the murder.
During the fall of the Roman Empire, the Secret Doctrine, or Wisdom were transferred to the custody of the Arab and Persian mystics. The wisdom teachings were hiddenLater in the Islamic faith, with its more traditional oral secretly promulgated so in some sects, orders and groups seen as mystical Sufi orders and dervishes, and the Druze community in Lebanon and Syria.
In 8 to 11 Century AD, during the time of the golden age of alchemy and Islamic culture, we hear of famous names in the Royal Art, such as al-Farabi, Rhazes, Avicenna, and donors. These men studied the mysteryWisdom and occult teachings of Egyptian and Greek schools. They were mainly influenced by Hermetic, Alchemic and Neoplatonic ideas, and the knowledge that was acquired, with the Sufi teachings of Islam and synthesized. Sufi adepts produced one of the most beautiful symbols of spiritual realization and development: the rose. Its symbolism is similar to the Lotus Hindu mystical thought.
The Knights Templar was an important link between East and West, between IslamCulture and the world of Christianity. The alchemical doctrine of Sufi followers, passed the "Knight of the Holy Sepulchre," as the Knights Templar were originally called. Even the mythical Christian Rosencruez for Rosicrucians acquired his occult knowledge from the Sufi masters and adepts in Arabia.
After the days of the dissolution of the Order of the Templars by Philip the Fair of France, and sentencing to death of her last Grand Master Jacques de Molay in 1314, theSurviving Knights sought refuge in various countries, and England, some of whom founded an Order alchemical who later became known as "Brothers of the Rose-Cross." It is said that this mission includes 33 members and that this group still exists until today in our time machine.
If the believers of Allah and had penetrated in Iberia, they brought the secret teachings. Colleges were established that had mysticism, metaphysics and alchemy in the curriculum.With the establishment of various schools, the Ancient Wisdom has finally taken root especially in European soil, and gradually spread over other regions of the continent. This expansion was undoubtedly the result of the efforts put off by the spiritual hierarchy of this planet. The evolution of man is in some steps, phases and cycles divided, and they have "zones" or programs associated with them. It was expedient that the Flames of Truth and Freedom be delivered to the Custodianthe Islamic world if it is not some evil minds of Christendom of the Middle Ages, which would have caused a setback for the Divine Plan already established will be deleted.
The deviation from the correct use of free will by fundamentalist Christians had suitable vessels for wine Christian. In spite of an attack on esoteric Christianity blind light ° has given birth, the esoteric circle continued its existence in secret, keeping the secret teachingsJesus and the transmission to a select few who had the vision of God's plan in their hearts and minds.
Idries Shah, the famous Sufi of the contemporary, mentions in his book "The Sufis," like an Englishman, one Robert of Chester, was instrumentally in 1144 AD, with the introduction of alchemy, the Christian world, translating an alchemical manuscript originally written in Arabic. There were many others like him who were not carriers of the flame for a few.
LevelsAlchemy
Most of the principles of alchemy conveyed to the public were made of images, mandalas, and jargon. This obscure languages were necessary, given the time that alchemical science was struggling - struggling for recognition by the masses as a system of spiritual development at the center of their persecution. The mentality of the masses of the Middle Ages were not much different than the time of Jesus ignorance, superstition and fear still ruled the day. TheLetter of the law, such as Orthodox Christianity were still at odds propagated, and advanced to the conflict with the spirit of the law, as enlightened mystics. The Inquisition, which lasted for centuries, has shown how the Church had deviated from the original teachings of Christianity. Christ taught love, forgiveness, mercy and goodness, the Fathers of the Church and Christian leaders knew personal ambition, selfishness and sadism with the set-up to a pedestal wicked. The personal "I" wasworshiped the "Yekhidah" or the Divine I AM, was forgotten.
Neophytes of the Mysteries were given the keys for the interpretation of Sacred literature when they were accepted into the various secret brotherhoods. Candidates alchemical initiation were the masters, if they have demonstrated their sincerity, and the sacrifices and efforts they had made observations. Throughout the world, the existence of the Masters was unknown and unsuspected, even though their presence in the world of menhas been shown in several alchemical manuscripts. Only in the last century that Helena P. Blavatsky, among other things, their existence made the world's attention, and even then, the world laughed at and mocked the idea. This is a little 'inadequate, since people of different spiritual development and spiritual development can easily recognize and be recognized. If some men and women are more perfect than others, because men and women should not be totally perfect from our human point of view isView?
Esoteric, if a master of alchemy, a student gave the alchemy of "Philosopher's Stone", which was broadcast in reality, were the teachings of ancient wisdom, and some system of yoga, which is when it is applied and practiced, transmute a one begun in God.
To the public eye, alchemical icons and terminology submitted any sense, but the images of alchemical and mystiqueness aroused the interest of potential professional Royal Art, and it turned out, the averagePerson into a seeker. That was perhaps one of the intentions of the authors of alchemical manuscripts. Modern chemistry, feeling a bit 'confused by alchemical ideas, contemptuously considers his father as a pseudo-science, in the same way that astrology is generally frowned upon by students of astronomy. Modern research is changing in time the prejudicial opinions and beliefs of a materialist science-inclined; already pioneers of quantum physics are what set the old assumptionsWisdom has taught for years.
A key to understanding alchemy is to determine the objectives and the theme of transmutation. Without keeping this in mind, we would be lost in the desert alchemy. Alchemy is divided into four phases:
1) Physical chemistry
2) organic chemistry
3) Psychological alchemy
4) Transcendental alchemy
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