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From the series: Classical Tape Collection held at London, recorded from 1985-2005
MS04-01 THE WIZARD OF OZ: A THEOSOPHICAL ALLEGORY John Algeo
The Wizard of Oz is a children's story known and loved all over the world. Few know that its author was a theosophist; the story is the symbolic description of the journey of the soul.
MSO4-02 REINCARNATION, RELATIONSHIPS & THE TWIN SOUL Edward Archer
Masculine-feminine, past life-present life; inner life-outer life. ..what, esoterically, is the relationship between the sexes all about? Past-life regression, Jungian psychology and tantra provide some answers.
MSO4-03 ASTROLOGY: LANGUAGE OF THE GODS Janet Augustin
Astrological symbols of the planets correspond to archetypes and mythical figures: by inspecting the Radix one finds, where Will, Energy & Love operates and sees how Mercury leads the soul to God.
MS04-04 THE THIRD EYE & SPIRITUAL VISION Douglas Baker
None of us use the full potential of our brain, yet we all possess a secret 'trigger' for its activation -the Third Eye - which can release a vortex of psychic energy and extend awareness in new dimensions
MS04-05 LIFE'S JOURNEY: TOURIST OR PILGRIM? Peter Barton
According to the theosophical tradition, life's journey is an obligatory pilgrimage of the Soul. But how do we avoid the distractions beloved of tourists and fulfil our obligations as the pilgrim?
MS04-06 UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF THE PYRAMIDS Robert Bauval
20 years of research has led author Bauval to conclude that the Giza pyramid complex is a material replica of a special region in the sky whose function, combined with a ritual of initiation is to serve as a 'gateway' into the cosmic world
MS04-07 ATLANTIS: THE GREATEST RIDDLE OF PRE-HISTORY? Nigel Blair
What spiritual lesson can we draw from the destruction of Atlantis, and is the Western world in danger of the same destiny?
MSO4-08 THE PROBLEM OF PEACE Radha Bumier
All conflict, whether between countries or in the home, results from a feeling of separateness. Harmony can be realized - but not until the individual comes to recognise the essential unity of all existence.
MSO4-09 EGYPTIAN MAGIC AND THE TAROT Katy Butler
Many connect the system of Tarot with ancient Egyptian thought, relating it to the 22 tablets in the initiated chambers. A look at the links between modern esotericism, as understood by the Tarot and ancient Egyptian schools of magic.
MS04-10 JESUS: THE STORY THE CHURCH SUPPRESSED Dolores Cannon
Through the use of past-life therapy, hypnotist Dolores Cannon claims to have discovered missing portions of Jesus' life covering his travels to other countries, his healing methods and unknown secrets of the Essene community
MSO4-11 TIBETAN WAYS TO ENLIGHTENMENT Muriel Daw
A glimpse of the means in which Tibetan Buddhists use a skilful programme of esoteric practices in order to deepen their insight and compassion.
MSO4-12 OUT-OF-BODY EXPERIENCES AND LUCID DREAMS Arthur Ellison
OOBE and lucid dreaming are not often linked yet they have much in common. A talk which outlines features of altered states of consciousness and how they can be experienced and considers their importance to science and philosophy.
MS04-13 EXPLORING THE GREAT BEYOND Geoffrey Farthing
An exciting journey into inner and outer space, describing and explaining the Astral Light, the Elemental Kingdom, magic, mesmerism, psychism, spiritualism and telepathy.
MSO4-14 MIRACLES, HEALING, MIND AND PRAYER Peter Fenwick
There is a long history associated with miracles dating back to the beginning of the Christian era. Studies in recent years have indicated that prayer is effective and that miraculous healing can occur.
MS04-15 FREEMASONRY: THE PATH OF TRUE INITIATION Robert Gilbert
Freemasonry has existed as an institution for nearly three centuries. What is its meaning and purpose? What is the nature of Masonic initiation? Can both men and women truly be freemasons?
MSO4-16 KRISHNAMURTI AND SELF-KNOWLEDGE Hugh Gray
How does one know about thought processes, ideas, sensations? Krishnamurti held that it came to one through sensitivity and intuition and suggested ways to deepen perception. What are they?
MSO4-17 SWEDENBORG,BLAVATSKY & VISIONS of THE AFTERLIFE Vernon Harrison
In middle life, Swedenborg underwent spiritual experiences culminating in his conviction that he was able to visit the heavens and hells, a view which in part anticipated H. P. Blavatsky's teachings.
MSO4-18 ALCHEMY: THE SCIENCE OF TRANSFORMATION Philippa Hartley
In all ages there have been those who have sought a hidden and transformative wisdom. The practices of alchemists were disguised under strange symbols but the objective of their endeavours was the secret of an inner transformation.
MS04-19 THE SECRET OF LIFE AND DEATH lanthe Hoskins
There is a treasure buried within the world. Clues to its discovery have been in existence a very long time but will not be revealed until the search becomes our dominating interest.
MS04-20 THE BIG BANG & THE MYTH OF CREATION Alan Hughes
Did God create the world, or did it begin with a God-less Big Bang ... or neither? The Ancient Wisdom gives, perhaps, the most comprehensive picture of the genesis of Cosmos.
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