Also suggests that the Big Bang was the result of mental creation, which may sound hypothetical but actually has some basis in quantum mechanics. Gives a working explanation for the existence of the universe and rests on the premise that substance cannot create itself.

Principle of Mentalism - “THE ALL IS MIND The Universe is Mental.” Maybe I'll just have to look into some other Hermeticist works to get into the practical application of these principles. I will say that while this was good for theoretical learning, there was little in the way of practical application, which is why I knocked a star off. Even if you don't agree with the philosophy, you'll have to agree that the way it's been structured is incredibly well-thought out. I really enjoyed the scientific foundations underlying the principles in this book, and the continuity between ideas that leaves pretty much no room for contradiction or paradoxes. This enduring occult classic has introduced countless readers to the magical and mystical teachings of Hermeticism.įascinating introduction into Hermetic philosophy, particularly the ancient wisdom of the Kybalion. The seven principles are then examined in depth in their own individual chapters. The book is arranged around seven principles, which are the Principles of Mentalism, Correspondence, Vibration, Polarity, Rhythm, Cause and Effect, and Gender. It is only by understanding the truth of the cosmos that a person can understand their own true self. These truths have meaning to both the material world in its grandest sense and to the inner consciousness of each individual person. This universal creator then gave knowledge of universal truths to man and through a study of these truths of the physical world, great feats of science can be achieved and humans can reach their full potential. The philosophy of Hermeticism is based upon the teachings of the ancient Greek author and philosopher Hermes Trismegistus and posits that all life and truth flow from a single, universal creator.

Originally published in 1908 by unnamed authors calling themselves the 'Three Initiates' and published by the Yogi Publication Society in Chicago, Illinois, The Kybalion is a widely read and influential study of the principles of Hermeticism.

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