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Western esotericism: Foundations: Discover the hidden currents that shaped Western thought—from medieval alchemy to Renaissance magic to modern spiritual inquiry. You'll meet the key ideas and figures that built the foundation for how seekers have pursued wisdom beyond conventional religion.

Uncover the hidden philosophical roots shaping Western spirituality, from alchemy and Renaissance magic to contemporary wisdom-seeking practices.

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Concepts in this course
Concept
Annihilation of Duality Through Devotional Practice
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Fana: Annihilation of Self in Union
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Love as the Bridge Between Worlds
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Sacred Intoxication: Ecstatic States as Gnosis
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The Beloved as Divine Mirror
AI prompts in this course
AI Prompt
Western esotericism and the Choices You're Making
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Where Are You with Western esotericism?
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What Would You Tell Someone Just Starting with Western esotericism?
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A Hard Question About Western esotericism
AI Prompt
What Do You Actually Want with Western esotericism?
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The Examined Path Through Western esotericism
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