| Bethlehemhell, and the performance of elaborate rites and ceremonies." - The Paganism in Our Christianity,Bethlehem, 62:that while the heathen were busy with their ceremonies (the Brumalia, in honor of Bacchus) theBethlehem, 63:is to say "Mother's Night," by reason of the ceremonies which in that night long vigil theyBethlehem, 63:they performed.' He does not mention what those ceremonies were, but it is clear that they wereBethlehem, 188:and when it recognizes that its forms and ceremonies, its festivals and rituals are inherited fromBethlehem, 193:as the following extract will indicate: "The ceremonies of purification by the sprinkling orBethlehem, 236:or were translated to glory. In the initiation ceremonies this burial and resurrection at the endDiscipleship1, 625:the registering of color. The ancient pomp and ceremonies of a priestly past lie buried in yourDiscipleship1, 679:and brought definite results in certain ancient ceremonies that have long since died out. [680] Externalisation, 414:near to you"; that it will - in its rites and ceremonies - be concerned with the invocative andExternalisation, 517:the inner significance of the various rites, ceremonies, colors and rituals, and with the workExternalisation, 517:should be given in the meaning of its ceremonies and teachings. Then will follow seven years ofExternalisation, 556:and to participate intelligently in the ordained ceremonies. I would ask all to think imaginativelyExternalisation, 556:I am asking you to take part in these two ceremonies with a full play of the imagination; theseExternalisation, 556:with a full play of the imagination; these ceremonies will later be externalized at some center inExternalisation, 556:at the present time there will be no outer ceremonies or any knowledge as to who will be chosen inExternalisation, 571:to be impressed or attentive to old rites and ceremonies, to ancient and obsolete but preciousFire, 211:out. It has its place and function in certain ceremonies connected with the inner round 91 and theFire, 750:and, lastly, that, however the initial forms and ceremonies may have differed in appearance, anGlamour, 186:the Buddha. The vast cathedrals and the pompous ceremonies of the orthodox are far removed from theInitiation, 92:the administrators or hierophants. After these ceremonies, should the initiate choose to take theInitiation, 104:the personalities taking part in the initiation ceremonies, the first to be dealt with are thoseInitiation, 107:are ready in all grades. Three other initiation ceremonies take place during the year: For theInitiation, 129:known. It has its place and function in certain ceremonies connected with the inner round, and theInitiation, 130:through his physical body life. The first two ceremonies take place at Shamballa, the sacred pointInitiation, 132:Lodge of Masters have been performing certain ceremonies and chanting certain words, preparatory toMagic, 386:and brought definite results in certain ancient ceremonies that have long since died out. Meditation, 130:with the devas, and to learn the forms and ceremonies, the mantrams and the keywords, that willMeditation, 175:of certain things, by the preparation of certain ceremonies, for instance, through which certainMeditation, 175:on, revelations can be made as to the rites and ceremonies through which you can get in touch withMeditation, 176:and nobility of soul. Through rites and ceremonies you can sense the devas and reach them, but notMeditation, 176:that you can the elementals. The devas attend ceremonies freely and are not summoned; they come, asMeditation, 176:power. When your vibrations are pure enough the ceremonies serve as a common meeting-ground. ...IMeditation, 201:will begin all their work with great rhythmic ceremonies. By means of their united rhythm andMeditation, 294:linking the man up with the Master of the coming ceremonies. This puts each member of the group -Patanjali, 380:of power and the use of incense form part of the ceremonies of initiation and therefore are used byProblems, 132:He walked again among men. The rituals and the ceremonies, the pomp and the vestments, the candlesProblems, 139:who lay the emphasis upon forms, upon rites and ceremonies, upon ritual and pomp, on authority andProblems, 155:presentation of religion and its new rituals and ceremonies take form? A new presentation is deeplyPsychology1, 363:and of weariness of interest over forms and ceremonies. But where it is demonstrated that ritualPsychology1, 363:it is demonstrated that ritual and organized ceremonies are but the evidence of a custody of forcesPsychology2, 171:Leader, no formulas of truth, no forms or ceremonies. He found himself a leader, and drew others toPsychology2, 238:seen the reality is lost to sight in rituals and ceremonies, which (though they have their placeRays, 331:rites can reveal or that religious rituals and ceremonies can disclose; they contain within theirRays, 341:its rewarding nature, its ritual and ceremonies, and its place in the scale of evolution. Since theReappearance, 141:and the Protestant Churches upon pomp and ceremonies, on great churches and stone cathedrals, uponReappearance, 142:He walked again among men. The rituals and the ceremonies, the pomp and the vestments, the candles |
