A Treatise on White Magic (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Way of the Disciple – Fifteen Rules for MagicBy Alice Bailey
Length22h 10m
About this audiobook
A Treatise on White Magic, subtitled The Way of the Disciple, is one of Alice Bailey's central expositions of esoteric psychology and spiritual practice. Organized around fifteen "rules" for the aspirant, it interprets magic not as spectacle or occult manipulation, but as disciplined soul activity: the alignment of thought, motive, and service with a perceived higher spiritual order. Its style is formal, instructional, and synthetic, drawing on Theosophical vocabulary while extending it into Bailey's distinctive system of rays, initiation, meditation, and planetary service. Alice Bailey (1880–1949), an Anglo-American esoteric writer, emerged from the Theosophical milieu but developed an independent body of teaching through the Lucis Trust and her claimed collaboration with the Tibetan master Djwhal Khul. Her background in Christian service, Theosophy, and early twentieth-century occult revivalism shaped her attempt to reconcile mystical discipline with global responsibility, making this work a manual for inner transformation rather than mere metaphysical speculation. This book is recommended for readers interested in Western esotericism, Theosophical thought, occult philosophy, and the history of modern spiritual movements. Though demanding and doctrinal, it rewards patient reading with a coherent vision of discipleship as ethical, mental, and spiritual training.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length22 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 30, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Consciousness of the Atom (Annotated)
26Rule VII
2Introduction
27The Battleground of the Astral Plane
3Synopsis
28The Two Paths
4Historical Context
29Rule VIII
5Rules for Magic
30Types of Astral Force
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6Introduction
31Cyclic EBB and Flow
7Man's Three Aspects
32Rule IX
8Rule I
33The Necessity for Purity
9Some Basic Assumptions
34Fundamental Forms
10The Way of the Disciple
35Rule X
11Rule II
36Thought-Form Building
12Hindrances to Occult Study
37The Centres, Energies and Rays
13The Overcoming of the Hindrances
38Astral Energy and Fear
14Rule III
39The Right Use of Energy
15Soul Light and Body Light
40The Present Age and the Future
16Principles and Personalities
41The Founding of the Hierarchy
17Rule IV
42The New Group of World Servers
18The Creative Work of Sound
43Astrology and the Energies
19The Science of the Breath
44Rule XI
20Rule V
45Analysis of the Three Sentences
21The Soul and its Thought-Forms
46Salvation from our Thought-forms
22Heart, Throat and Eye
47Salvation from Death
23The Awakening of the Centers
48Rule XII
24Rule VI
49Interludes and Cycles
25The Work of the Eye
50The Prisoners of the Planet
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