

Chicago Gnosis Podcast
The Gnostic Academy of Chicago
Free lectures on spirituality, religion, mysticism, meditation, psychology, kabbalah, alchemy, tantra, sacred sexuality, runes, dreams, astral projection, kundalini, yoga, the Bible, and more. From the Gnostic Academy of Chicago, a non-profit organization.
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Jul 6, 2024 • 37min
Articles | Why Is Sexual Magic Controversial?
Critiques and explanations regarding divine sexuality. See the following references to Glorian Publishing:
Courses
Evolution of Sex
Kabbalah of Genesis
Meditation Essentials
Samael, the Fifth Angel
Books by Samael Aun Weor
The Major Mysteries
The Perfect Matrimony
Lectures by Samael Aun Weor
Questions About the Path: The Wisdom of the Being
Questions of Importance to Women

Jun 29, 2024 • 50min
To Thine Own Self Be True 04 Experience Your True Self
The basis of understanding reality is direct perception. While contemporary science accepts sensory and conceptual means of apprehending truth, the ancient mystical traditions taught that the awakened consciousness possesses superior faculties beyond the limitations of individual subjectivity and personal bias. Rather than imprison oneself within a sensual or believing mind, it is possible to awaken a third type: the inner that knows how to perceive and comprehend states of being beyond subjective materiality. By developing the inner mind, we come to experience and witness our true nature.

Jun 22, 2024 • 43min
Introduction to Gnostic Studies | Sexual Transmutation
The proper use of sexual energy can empower us to attain the highest spiritual potential, though we must be aware of the dangers that the misuse of this energy can cause.

Jun 16, 2024 • 1h 7min
To Thine Own Self Be True 03 Awaken Your True Self
Our current psychological state is not unitary, but aggregated within varying levels of density. Another analogy is a spectrum or gradient marked by two extremes. The lowest qualities of being are attributed to affliction, confusion, pain, ignorance, and a whole constellation of destructive behaviors, characterized by complexity, problems, and all their concomitant sufferings. As hinted by the great mystical traditions of antiquity, superior states of being relate to spiritual awakening, serenity, and religious experiences of divine reality. Discover how to identify, discriminate, and understand various forms of perception through four states of consciousness: sleep, dreams, wakefulness, and spiritual illumination, so as to master one's complete potential.

Jun 9, 2024 • 1h 39min
To Thine Own Self Be True 02 Observe Your True Self
The foundation for experiencing the most fundamental truths of human and divine reality lies within the field of psychological self-observation. By watching our thoughts, feelings, and impulses, it becomes possible to discover who and what we really are, not from any theory, theology, or belief system, but direct perception: the basis of real faith.

Jun 1, 2024 • 5min
Articles | Is Gnosis Anti-LGBTQ?
Enlightenment is realized through renouncing desire.

May 26, 2024 • 1h 9min
Articles | How to Overcome Masturbation
Practical advice for Gnostics who seriously wish to preserve their chastity.
Resources and references mentioned in this article:
Articles by Glorian Publishing
Daily Life on the Path: Home and Altar
What is Pranayama?
Books by Samael Aun Weor
Esoteric Medicine and Practical Magic
Magic of the Runes
Magic of the Runes: Practice for Willpower (Rune Dorn)
The Perfect Matrimony
Sacred Rites for Rejuvenation
Lectures
The Mantra of Christ: Om Mani Padme Hum (Glorian Publishing)
Meditation Essentials (Glorian Publishing)
Pranayama and Sexual Transmutation (Gnostic Meditation Course)
Runes Course (Glorian Publishing)
The Transmutation of Sexual Energy: Ham-Sah Pranayama (Samael Aun Weor)
Scriptures
Siva Samhita: Preserve the Semen
TEDx Talk Video
The Great Porn Experiment: Gary Wilson (TEDx Talk)
Videos by Glorian Publishing
Does Porn Affect Spirituality?
Get Spiritual Strength through Blessed Food and Drink
Melon Seed Remedy for Nocturnal Pollutions
Our Father: The Prayer to the Lord
Seven Sacred Runes Practice

May 18, 2024 • 51min
Articles | How Do Drugs Affect Our Spiritual Development?
The truth about drugs, perception, awakening, and obstacles to spiritual enlightenment.

May 11, 2024 • 14min
Articles | COVID-19: A Time of Opportunity
Take advantage of the crisis to spiritually awaken. See the following recommended sources for meditation and spiritual practices to initiate a personal, in-home retreat:
Alchemy Techniques for Married Couples
The Perfect Matrimony
The Mystery of the Golden Flower
Dream Yoga Exercises
Astral Projection and Dream Yoga (Glorian)
Clues for Astral Projection
Dream Yoga (Book)
Dream Yoga and Astral Travel (Course)
Mantras for Astral Projection
Jinn Science
The Yellow Book
Mantras and Prayers for Protection
The Divine Science
Esoteric Medicine and Practical Magic
Klim Krishnaya Instructional Video
The Major Mysteries
The Microcosmic Star Instructional Video
Meditation Courses and Resources
Gnostic Meditation
Guided Practices
Mantras and Pronunciations
Meditation Essentials
Sufi Principles of Meditation
Pranayama for Single Practitioners
Christic Egyptian Pranayama (and other exercises) in The Yellow Book
Kundalini: The Sacred Fire of All Religions
Pranayama and Sexual Transmutation
Ham-Sah Pranayama
Runes
The Magic of the Runes
Runes Course
The Seven Vowels Instructional Video
Sacred Rites of Rejuvenation
Book
Yoga for the Aquarian Era (Lecture)

May 4, 2024 • 4min
Scriptures | The Sharpest Sword
"The Buddha Replies to the Deva" explained through the gnostic wisdom.