Purchase one of 1st World Librarys Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - Strange rumors reached the ears of the people of Jerusalem and the surrounding country. It was reported that a new prophet had appeared in the valley of the lower Jordan, and in the wilderness of Northern Judea, preaching startling doctrines. His teachings resembled those of the prophets of old, and his cry of "Repent! Repent ye! for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand," awakened strange memories of the ancient teachers of the...

This book is not a book of theories-it deals with facts. Its author regards the best of theories as but working hypotheses to be used only until better ones present themselves. The " fact" is the principal thing-the essential thing-to uncover which the tool, theory, is used.

Life is absolutely dependent upon the act of breathing. "Breath is Life."

The twelve lessons forming this volume were originally issued in the shape of monthly lessons, known as "" The Advanced Course in Yogi Philosophy and Oriental Occultism"" during a period of twelve months beginning with October, 1904, and ending September, 1905. These lessons were intended as a continuation of, or sequel to ""The Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy and Oriental Occultism"" issued during the previous year. We have been urged to print these "" Advanced Course "" lessons in book form, and the present volume is the result.

The twelve lessons forming this volume were originally issued in the shape of monthly lessons, known as "" The Advanced Course in Yogi Philosophy and Oriental Occultism"" during a period of twelve months beginning with October, 1904, and ending September, 1905. These lessons were intended as a continuation of, or sequel to ""The Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy and Oriental Occultism"" issued during the previous year. We have been urged to print these "" Advanced Course "" lessons in book form, and the present volume is the result.

This book is not a book of theories-it deals with facts. Its author regards the best of theories as but working hypotheses to be used only until better ones present themselves. The" fact" is the principal thing-the essential thing-to uncover which the tool, theory, is used.

When the soul sees itself as a Center surrounded by its circumference--when the Sun knows that it is a Sun, surrounded by its whirling planets-then is it ready for the Wisdom and Power of the Masters.