Starting 11/1
That sense of alienation, of apartness from society, time, and place: What if it's not you? What if the Sacred is itself in exile?
In this six-week course, we will find guidance in past and present traditions of gnosis: of seeing through life, society, and self to the sources of our consciousness. Within those depths we encounter dreams, archetypes, bright shards of myth, ancient lore, and our intimate connections to the world itself, and perhaps to something more.
Our map will be the Silver Tree of Gnosis with roots reaching back from ancient Egyptian lore to Gnosticism, Hermeticism, Islamic gnosis, Romanticism, Transcendentalism, Jungian psychology, terrapsychology, and Depth Philosophy. This will not be an academic excursion, but a search for images, ideas, and practices that speak to us.
We will meet weekly via Zoom starting Nov. 1st at 10 am Pacific. Each session will be an hour and a half and include discussion and various exercises to deepen into gnosis. We will record the sessions.
When the world as we know it feels heavy and difficult, sometimes we gain strength by expanding and reenchanting our worldview.
Register here: https://www.chalquist.com/the-way-of-gnosis
The Way of Gnosis course offers a unique opportunity to engage deeply with a broad spectrum of spiritual and philosophical traditions centered on understanding the self and the cosmos. Gnosis, understood as experiential knowledge or insight, transcends mere intellectual study, inviting participants to explore archetypes, myths, and ancient wisdom that resonate with personal and collective consciousness. This journey through the Silver Tree of Gnosis connects key traditions like Gnosticism, Hermeticism, Islamic gnosis, Romanticism, and Transcendentalism. These diverse threads weave an enriched tapestry of thought that challenges conventional perceptions and supports a reenchantment of the modern worldview. Importantly, the course integrates insights from Jungian psychology, including dream analysis and archetypal exploration, as well as emerging fields like terrapsychology—emphasizing the intimate relationship between psyche and the natural world. By participating in weekly Zoom sessions, learners can experience a communal exploration that is both intellectually stimulating and personally transformative. Exercises designed to deepen understanding help bridge the gap between ancient traditions and contemporary life, fostering a sense of belonging and connection within a world that can often feel alienating or difficult. For those seeking to find strength and inspiration during challenging times, this course encourages expanding consciousness through the recognition of light within darkness, symbolized by "Growing the Seed of Light in Dark Times." Embracing this path can lead to a profound sense of inner renewal and the discovery of sacred dimensions often felt to be in exile. Overall, the course is crafted not as an academic lecture series but as an experiential voyage into the sacred depths of human experience—ideal for those yearning to reconnect with timeless wisdom and enrich their spiritual journey in a supportive community.
