Practicing the Presence of God in Western Esotericism

A gateway into the interior worlds.

This course is consists of eight sessions previously delivered live during the regularly scheduled IHS Practice Sessions with Questions and Answers. This is the complete course along with additional essays and articles that were mentioned or provided during the original presentation. It is is complete and thorough introduction to the Practice of the Presence of God as understood by generations of accomplished adepts and we welcoming and encourage your participation in these heroic teachings suitable for our current age.

Welcome to the Final Practices, the Final Teachings

This class covers the nature and practice of "Practicing the Presence of God" as understood in several schools of esotericism. This is considered by some to the the pinnacle of esoteric practice in that it is what allows for the realization and confection of the Philosopher's Stone and in advanced stages, the perfection of the Body of Light. These teachings are simple, direct, and concerned with a single fundamental principle, and place the tools and responsibility for Illumination completely in the heart, mind, and body of the hands of the practitioner.

This class is ideal for beginners as well as advanced students as it clarifies essential philosophical and technical points for meditative, ritual, and laboratory practices. Simple but not easy, it is the Direct Path, and the capstone of our teachings.

$120

Practicing the Presence of God in Western Esotericism

This class covers the nature and practice of "Practicing the Presence of God" as understood in several schools of esotericism. This is considered by some to the the pinnacle of esoteric practice in that it is what allows for the realization and confection of the Philosopher's Stone and in advanced stages, the perfection of the Body of Light. These teachings are simple, direct, and concerned with a single fundamental principle, and place the tools and responsibility for Illumination completely in the heart, mind, and body of the hands of the practitioner.

This class is ideal for beginners as well as advanced students as it clarifies essential philosophical and technical points for meditative, ritual, and laboratory practices. Simple but not easy, it is the Direct Path, and the capstone of our teachings.

The Path is walked alone, but not by ourselves alone.

The spiritual journey is one we do by ourselves, for ourselves, and from which we connect to all areas of life more fully and completely. The theory and practice of this course will provide you with the essential teachings to 'find your way home' and to be of assistance and service to other along the way of The Path of Return.

Course Work for those New to the Path as Well a More Experienced Practitioners

The Institute for Hermetic Studies offer a wide ranging variety of courses that covers the entire body of practice from meditation and visualization to interior initiation, and the Body of Light. These are to be done at each student's own pace. Significant support materials are provided along with the audio and visual recordings. Below is a small sample of the IHS course offerings.