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Fall 2016, Volume 12, Number 3 Fall 2016, Volume 12, Number 3 The Esoteric Quarterly An independent publication dedicated to the trans-disciplinary investigation of the esoteric spiritual tradition. ______________________________________________________________________ Esoteric philosophy and its applications to individual and group service and the expansion of human consciousness. Washington, DC, USA. www.esotericquarterly.com e-mail: [email protected] The Esoteric Quarterly The Esoteric Quarterly is an online, peer-reviewed, international journal, published by The Esoteric Quarterly Inc., a non-profit corporation based in Washington, DC. It is registered as an online journal with the National Serials Data Program of the Library of Congress. International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 1551-3874. Further information about The Esoteric Quarterly, including guidelines for the submission of articles and review procedures, can be found at http://www.esotericquarterly.com. All corres- pondence should be addressed to [email protected] Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief: Donna M. Brown (United States) Editor Emeritus: John F. Nash (United States) Alison Deadman (United States) Celeste Jamerson (United States) Katherine O'Brien (New Zealand) Miguel Malagreca (Italy) Facebook Administrator Miguel Malagreca (Italy) Copyright © The Esoteric Quarterly, 2016. All rights reserved. Copies of the complete journal or articles contained therein may be made for personal use on condition that copyright statements are included. Commercial use or redistribution without the permission of The Esoteric Quarterly is strictly prohibited. Note that the copyright volumes 1 thru 8 copyright remain with the School for Esoteric Studies. Fall 2016 The Esoteric Quarterly Contents Volume 12, Number 3. Fall 2016 __________________________________________________________________________ FEATURES Editorial 4 Publication Policies 5 Letters to the Editor 6 Poems of the Quarter 11 “The Last Incarnation” and “Arahat,” by Adam A. DeFranco Pictures of the Quarter 13 “Where Angels are Born,” “Isis Unveiled,” and “Crystal Sea,” by Joma Sipe Quotes of the Quarter 16 Advertising 18 ARTICLES Opportunities and Challenges of Christian Esotericism, by John F. Nash 21 The Locusts of the Revelation: Repressed Guilt Feelings, by Zachary F. Lansdowne 45 An Introduction to Sufism, by Donna M. Brown 69 SHORT PAPER Walking the Spiritual Path: A Contemporary Perspective, by William Meader 91 BOOK REVIEWS A Synthesis of Alchemy, by Dorje Jinpa 94 Mandala in the Heavens, by Paul LaFerla 96 The mission of the Esoteric Quarterly is to provide a forum for the exploration of esoteric philosophy and its applications. Full-length articles and student papers are solicited pertaining to both eastern and western esoteric traditions. We also encourage feedback from readers. Comments of general interest will be published as Letters to the Editor. All communications should be sent to: [email protected]. Copyright © The Esoteric Quarterly. 3 The Esoteric Quarterly Editorial Christian and Islamic Esotericism irtually every major religious tradition has the Seven Rays, with particular attention given V both outer, exoteric forms and teachings to the Sixth Ray, and Sixth Group of Disciples and its inner or esoteric dimension. According who are slated to play a major role in the to Frithjof Schoun, the great 20th century development of the New World Religion. metaphysician, the inner, esoteric dimension Our next offering from Zachary Lansdowne deals with a hierarchy of values and with “the takes a psychological approach in unveiling invariable hidden beneath the veil” of diverse the strange visions and symbols in Revelation religious expressions. As such, esotericists are Chapter 9. The author’s approach consists of not content to accept the spiritual experiences four basic principles: 1) an interpretation of of others and the formulated doctrines of those signs and symbols; 2) the idea that each who may never have had such experiences, but occurrence depicts a stage, or inner experience seek the way of self-knowledge, wisdom and on the spiritual journey; 3) the idea that each the experience of the Divine Presence for symbol within an episode represents an aspect themselves. For example, while traditional of the aspirant’s consciousness; and 4) the Islam is rooted in a literal reading of the principle that John’s visions represents the Qur‘an, Sufis seek “the kernel hidden in the conscious attitude of an aspirant, whereas the shell”—the metaphorical and symbolic layers other symbols represent aspects of an of meaning in the words and its scriptural aspirant’s subconscious and superconscious accounts. Similarly, Christian esotericists seek natures. Lansdowne’s article illustrates that the the Christ both within and without, and strive “Revelation of St. John is actually a veiled to understand the mystery of spiritual statement of an esoteric, or hidden, doctrine of transformation and liberation concealed from early Christians,” which depicts “the cleansing the uninitiated. As the featured articles in this of the subconscious realm.” Thus it offers issue show, Christian esotericists and Sufis “detailed and practical instructions for the seek the inner reality over outward religious spiritual journey—a roadmap to the awakening observances, doctrine and dogma, yet neither of higher consciousness.” reject the exoteric dimension or form, which serves as the outer vehicle for Gnosis. The final full-length feature in this issue provides an introduction to the fundamentals The first article in this issue, from John Nash, of Sufism in an effort to conveying something explores “the opportunities and challenges of its inherent universality and rich facing esotericists who become practicing metaphysical significance. The article Christians, and Christians who are drawn to commences with an inquiry into Sufism’s modern esotericism.” It begins by touching controversial origins. It defines Sufism as a upon some of the reasons why many “science of the soul, as an esoteric or initiatic esotericists reject and devalue Christianity. In path of self-purification and self-realization, addition to examining past abuses and negative which teaches that Allah or the Supreme stereotypes, Nash discusses Christianity’s rich Identity can be known and experienced spirituality as well as its intrinsic esoteric directly.” The article provides an overview of dimensions. Nash’s primary focus, however, is Sufi thought, methods and practice drawn on the overlap between Christian and modern primarily from classical or Islamic Sufi orders. esotericism—“esotericists who have embraced Universalist and non-Muslim Sufi orders, Christianity, and traditional Christians who which promote interfaith cooperation and have embraced elements of modern esoteric religious freedom, are also discussed. The Sufi teachings.” The article concludes with a Path to Union, which involves, among other discussion on Christianity, the Hierarchy and 4 Copyright © The Esoteric Quarterly. Copyright © The Esoteric Quarterly, 2016. Fall 2016 things, the purification of the carnal soul or information on the artist see the advertisement lower nature, Sufi Gnosis, the Alchemy of the in this issue or visit: www.jomasipe.com/. Heart and the Invocation of God’s Beautiful Donna M. Brown Names, comprise the articles primary themes. Editor-in-Chief In addition to the full-length features in this issue, William Meader has contributed a short Publication Policies paper. The paper, Walking the Spiritual Path rticles are selected for publication in the provides a contemporary perspective on what Esoteric Quarterly because we believe it means to tread the Path, wherein Meader A they represent a sincere search for truth, says that we must reverse the way in which we support the service mission to which we aspire, initially think about what being on the Path and/or contribute to the expansion of human means. consciousness. This issue of the Quarterly also contains two Publication of an article does not necessarily book reviews that are certain to be of interest imply that the Editorial Board agrees with the to our readers. They are: A Synthesis of views expressed. Nor do we have the means to Alchemy: An Inquiry into the Secrets of verify all facts stated in published articles. Hermetic Philosophy by Dorje Jinpa, and Mandala in the Heavens: How the Greek star We encourage critical thinking and analysis myths tell the story of the Path of Initiation, by from a wide range of perspectives and Paul LaFerla. traditions. We discourage dogmatism or any view that characterizes any tradition as having As per our custom, we have included two greater truth than a competing system. inspiring poems—The Last Incarnation and Arahat—from Adam A. De Franco. Adam is Neither will we allow our journal to be used as student of the wisdom and seeks to share his a platform for attacks on individuals, groups, experience of life’s insights through his poetic institutions, or nations. This policy applies to visions. He is currently working with a group articles and features as well as to letters to the of disciples to create a retreat center in editor. In turn, we understand that the author of Northern California that will provide esoteric an article may not necessarily agree with the education and training for the future. For views, attitudes, or values expressed by a additional information we encourage you to referenced source. Indeed, serious scholarship visit: www.wisdomretreat.center. sometimes requires
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