It is one of the most mysterious and hotly debated occult works ever writtenand without question the most popular and widely influential book of arcane philosophy of the twentieth century. Aug 28, 2008 kybalion by three initiates, 9781585426430, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The lips of wisdom are closed, except to the ears of understanding. The kybalion has long fascinated readers with its exploration of hermetic wisdom. The kybalion the three initiates hermetic tradition. Three initiates has 21 books on goodreads with 16051 ratings. This blog is part of a 3part series about the kybalion, and covers the book s history and impact. An occult classic since its first publication in 1908, the kybalion, hermetic philosophy by three initiates, has been in constant demand by students and. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the kybalion. Three initiates the lips of wisdom are closed, except to the ears of understanding. Pseudonymously authored by three initiates, the kybalion offers readers an indepth introduction to the belief system known as hermeticism, a monotheistic religion that emphasizes the importance of a dedicated spiritual journey and the possibility of achieving. I would suggest it is a book that requires rereading in order to truly appreciate the depth of mystical insight that is being imparted to the reader, this is no problem as it. A study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece dover occult. It claims to have been based on the philosophy of hermeticism, which became influential to the development of the new age of thought in the early 1900s.
The kybalion by william walker atkinson, three initiates. The hermetic philosophy the lips of wisdom are closed, except to the ears of understanding the kybalion. Free ebook and pdf of the kybalion by the three initiates. The kybalion by the three initiates the seven hermetic principles. The kybalion originally published in 1908 under the pseudonym of the three initiates, is a book claiming to be the essence of the teachings of hermes trismegistus. Nov 29, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The most familiar edition is a plain volume bound with blue cloth and stamped with gold. He was the father of the occult, the founder of astrology, the discov. Books by three initiates author of kybalion goodreads. The kybalion has been credited only to the cryptic three initiates since its first appearance in 1908. A study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece, by three initiates.
Do its ideas really arise from the secrets of a faraway era. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cdrom or access codes. Despite the subtitle, the kybalion introduces streams of thought that were never present in the hermetic philosophy of ancient greece and egypt. The most common proposal is that the kybalion was authored by william walker atkinson, either alone or with others, such as paul foster case and elias gewurz. Hermetic philosophy is a 1908 book claiming to be the essence of the teachings of hermes. This book explains the basics of the symbolism in the bible and the other scripture. Part 3 will focus on the practical applications of the kybalions laws. The work is dedicated to and based on the teachings of hermes trismegistus, also known as the thrice great, and the master of masters. Pseudonymously authored by three initiates, the kybalion offers readers an indepth introduction to the belief system known as hermeticism, a monotheistic religion that emphasizes the importance of a dedicated spiritual journey and the possibility of achieving transcendent knowledge through ritual and experimentation. Hermetic philosophy, originally published in 1908 under the pseudonym of the three initiates, is a book claiming to be the essence of the. A study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece by three initiates isbn. The new thinking kybalion is easy on the eye to read and does attribute its core source to maitland and atkinson. The kybalion is the essence of the teachings of hermes trismegistus, published anonymously by a group or person under the pseudonym of the three initiates.
The kybalion is a mysterious volume of great wisdom written by three initiates and was first published in english by the yogi publication society of chicago usa in 1908. Fully redesigned and reset for ease of reading, this is the. A mustlisten for the progressive mind, the kybalion. In this concise, engaging guide, the three initiates assemble hermetic doctrine into seven compelling principles, and provide practical methods for applying these ideas for selfdevelopment in everyday life. Credited to the mysterious three initiates, the kybalion is an esoteric classic that has remained popular since its initial publication in 1908. They also call them axioms, laws, or rules and there are seven of them. The kybalion was anonymously printed in 1908 by the three initiates. It is said that the kybalion always appears at exactly the right time in the readers life.
The kybalion is a study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece, by three initiates. Hermetic philosophy is a book claiming to be the essence of the teachings of hermes trismegistus, published anonymously by a group or person under the pseudonym of the three initiates. As a result, a great deal of speculation has been made about who actually wrote the book. The most popular occult work of the twentieth century. You can read more about the kybalions laws, principles, and meaning here. Hermetic philosophy, originally published in 1908 under the pseudonym of the three initiates, is a book claiming to be the essence of the teachings of hermes trismegistus. The book was written rather recent 1900s however general consensus seems to be that this in no way detracts from its credability in relaying ancient hermetic wisdom. Atkinson was known to use many pseudonyms, and to selfpublish his works. Hermetic philosophy is a 1908 book claiming to be the essence of the teachings of hermes trismegistus, published anonymously by a. The kybalion a study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece language. The kybalion a study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece 1908 three initiates 18621932. These principles represent the power of truth and knowledge, and thus they will endure forever, no matter are they studied and questioned with the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Kybalion by three initiates, 9781585426430, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. However, many people speculate that the real author was william walker atkinson. The kybalion is a study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece. The book purports to be based upon ancient hermeticism, though many of its ideas are relatively modern concepts arising from the new thought movement. Since 1908, the kybalionwritten by the hand of three initiateshas itself generated debate and controversy. A study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece paperback july 3, 2017. There have always been a few initiates in each generation, in the various lands of the earth, who kept alive the sacred flame of the. The kybalion was written in 1912 by an unknown author, under the pseudonym of the three initiates. F rom old egypt have come the fundamental esoteric and occult teachings which have so strongly influenced the philosophies of all races, nations and peoples, for several thousand years. In this little book, of which this is the first lesson, we invite our students to examine into the hermetic teachings, as set forth in the kybalion, and as explained. This concise work on the hermetic philosophy outlines seven universal principles.
Chapter viii planes of correspondence as above, so below. The book explores the seven hermetic principlesincluding the principles of causation, mental transmutation, and. Fully redesigned and reset for ease of reading, this is the definitive text of an esoteric classic. But the occult is a living system, subject to enlargement and change and this work remains worth study. Hermetic philosophy is a 1908 book claiming to be the essence of the teachings of hermes trismegistus, published anonymously by a group or person under the pseudonym of the three initiates. Three initiates has 21 books on goodreads with 15936 ratings. A study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece was originally published under the pen name, three initiates, in 1908.
And, most important, do they work for the contemporary seeker. The three initiates who authored the kybalion chose to remain anonymous. Librivox recording of the kybalion by the three initiates read by algy pug. An online ebook edition of the kybalion this book is a study of basic hermetic teachings that outline an ageless wisdom. The kybalion is one of my favorite books for many reasons, but probably the most significant reason is that it presents the thousands of years old hermetic principles. Speculation rages online that one of these three initiates was a twentiethcentury magician, occultist, and writer named. The main teaching of this book is the seven principles of nature. Mentalism, correspondence, vibration, polarity, rhythm. This book is more like a high school research paper on the kybalion than presenting the actual teachings. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The author of the kybalion is a hidden entity called three initiates. The kybalion was first published in 1908 by the yogi publication society and is now in the public domain, and can be found on the internet.
From old egypt have come the fundamental esoteric and occult teachings which have so strongly influenced the philosophies of all races, nations and peoples, for several thousand years. Hermetic philosophy is a 1908 book claiming to be the essence of the teachings of hermes trismegistus, published anonymously by a group or person under the. A study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece is a concise and elegant treatise on occultism and high magic in greece and egypt. Within the kybalion is the claim that the book makes its appearance in ones life when the time is appropriate. The kybalion three initiates audiobook and ebook all. It is much more interested in appearing intellectual than being truthful. At a lot of points it seemed like building a cult by saying things like this is the deepest truth no other system comes close by reading this book youre already. In ancient times and even today these teachings were not understood by the lay person, but were readily understood by students, after the axioms and principles had been explained and exemplified by the hermetic initiates and masters to their neophytes. The great second hermetic principle embodies the truth that there is a harmony, agreement, and correspondence between the several planes of manifestation, life and being. The kybalion full audio book the three initiates youtube.