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Summer 2014, Volume 10, Number 2 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.esotericsquarterly.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.esotericsquarterly.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) Jef Bartow (United States) Katherine O'Brien (New Zealand) Kevin Hataley (Canada) Facebook Administer Miguel Malagreca (Italy) Copyright © The Esoteric Quarterly, 2014. 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. Summer 2014 The Esoteric Quarterly Contents Volume 10, Number 2. Summer 2014 _____________________________________________________________________________ Page Page Franz Liszt: An Esoteric Features 77 Astrological Analysis - Part Editorial 4 One Celeste Jamerson Publication Policies 5 Short Paper Poems of the Quarter: “Paths” 6 and “Traces” by Nicolo Santilli Spanning the World of Causes 99 Pictures of the Quarter: 7 and Effects “Blue Buddha of Darma,” John F. Nash “Breath of Heaven” and “Path Festival Talks of the Sun” by Imagio Dei Quotes of the Quarter 10 Easter Festival: Merging Self 103 Advertisements 12 with Group Work Martin Vieweg Articles Weask Festival: Becoming a 107 Channel for Wesak Energies Bailey’s Rules for Disciples and 15 Dorothy I. Riddle Initiates: Rules Eight Through Fourteen Goodwill Festival: Generating 112 Zachary F. Lansdowne Goodwill between Esoteric Groups Astrology, King Jesus and 49 Dorothy I. Riddle and Miguel King Arthur Malagreca Ralph Ellis A 21st Century Model of 61 Consciousness, Part Two: What Created Consciousness? Jef Bartow The mission of the Esoteric Quarterly is to traditions. We also encourage feedback from provide a forum for the exploration of esoteric readers. Comments of general interest will be philosophy and its applications. Full-length published as Letters to the Editor. All articles and student papers are solicited communications should be sent to: pertaining to both eastern and western esoteric [email protected]. Copyright © The Esoteric Quarterly, 2014. 3 The Esoteric Quarterly Editorial Esoteric Interpretation, Analysis and Method: Part Two he Summer edition of the Quarterly interpreted Rules 1 through 7. Part Two T features four articles that continue from clarifies Rules 8 through 14 which are the previous issue or issues. It seems specifically geared to the training of those who appropriate, therefore, to continue with the have taken one or other of the higher overarching theme of “esoteric interpretation, Initiations. Lansdowne’s approach in analysis and method” from the Spring issue. explaining these veiled and highly symbolic That issue defined the esoteric approach as the rules is based on clues uncovered in Bailey’s quest to elucidate the inner or hidden meaning published writings. In addition to providing an in a set of teachings, in a work of literature or accessible interpretation of these exceedingly art, or with respect to a particular life or event. difficult instructions, Lansdowne answers a To this we might add that an esoteric exegesis series of questions as to why it is of value for does not necessarily contradict or negate students to study these rules despite their exoteric knowledge which is intended to serve inscrutable nature and difficult application. as a stepping-stone. Rather, the esoteric Our next article, from Ralph Ellis—Astrology, approach attempts to go beyond the con- King Jesus and King Arthur—is also part of ventional and apparent to suggest other series. The first article, which appeared in the possibilities or demonstrate deeper insights Winter 2014 issue, demonstrated that the that veil that which is seeking to be revealed. Judaeo-Christians knew of and venerated the Ideally, such an “unveiling” should entail a precessional zodiac. This article attempts “to harmonization of exoteric and esoteric show that arcane knowledge regarding the knowledge and utilize the concrete mind, the precession of the equinox—and its parallel intuition as it is revealed in the heart of the Judeo-Christian religious symbolism—was interpreter and a measure of will. preserved in Arthurian legends of France and Yet, as we know, it is not enough to discover Britain.” Ellis cites evidence of how this the levels of meaning that a particular work clandestine transfer of gnosis took place and may contain. The esoteric method or approach provides a number of interesting thoughts on is intended be a verifiable and practical way of the connections between Arthur and the Great life. A dictum from one of the sages of old Bear, Jesus and Arthur and the relation of the reminds us that: “The best and the most “Round Table” to both the Last Supper and the important science of all is that which can be zodiac. applied practically, and which, through this Our third offering, from Jef Bartow, is the practical application, will lead man to second in a series of articles on consciousness. development. There is no use for any science Part One in the series sought to provide a or philosophy which is based only on theories, comprehensive definition of “what con- and does not, through application, further the sciousness is.” Part Two attempts to explain inner development of man.” “what creates consciousness” by investigating With these thoughts in mind, we begin this and reconciling a wide range of perspectives issue of the Quarterly with an article that on the origins of consciousness. The article concerns itself with both esoteric interpretation begins with an exploration of the basic and application. The article, by Zachary structure of the brain and brain theory and then Lansdowne is the final article in a series proceeds to draw an analogy between the exploring Alice A. Bailey’s 14 Rules for physical brain model and non-physical states. Disciples and Initiates. The first article Bartow’s article also shows how various fields 4 Copyright © The Esoteric Quarterly, 2014 Summer 2014 of study distinguish the mind from the brain we include in every issue are intended to serve and how different types or levels of mind as an enlivening and deepening supplement to accomplish different functions, in other words, the articles we publish. We hope you enjoy this how “multiple minds” are responsible for life issue of the Esoteric Quarterly. Please let us and consciousness in its various modes and know what you think. If you have an interest in expressions. volunteering for the Quarterly in some capacity or another, don’t hesitate to contact The last full length feature in this issue is from me at: [email protected]. Celeste Jamerson who continues with her esoteric analysis of the composer, conductor Donna M. Brown and virtuoso pianist, Franz Liszt. Jamerson’s Editor-in-Chief previous article discussed the influence of the seven rays on Liszt life, his music and his Publication Policies relationships. This article examines Liszt from Articles are selected for publication in the the perspective of esoteric and humanistic Esoteric Quarterly because we believe they astrology. In an effort to familiarize the reader represent a sincere search for truth, support the with the life, character and achievements of service mission to which we aspire, and/or Liszt, Part One in this series commences with a contribute to the expansion of human biographical sketch. The remainder of the consciousness. article provides a revealing and detailed examination of the planets, signs and houses in Publication of an article does not necessarily his chart and their relationship to the seven imply that the Editorial Board agrees with the rays. views expressed. Nor do we have the means to verify all facts stated in published articles. In addition to the full length features, we include a short paper by John Nash titled We encourage critical thinking and analysis Spanning the World of Causes and Effects. from a wide range of perspectives and And as we do each year at this time, we traditions. We discourage dogmatism or any include three inspirational talks from the view that characterizes any tradition as having School of Esoteric Studies on the Spiritual greater truth than a competing system. Festivals of Aries, Wesak and Goodwill. Neither will we allow our journal to be used as Our “Poems of the Quarter”—Paths and a platform for attacks on individuals, groups, Traces—are from Nicolo Santilli, a institutions, or nations. This policy applies to philosopher, poet, novelist,