

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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Apr 28, 2024 • 45min
Practical Initiation | The Magician (Part 2): Transformation of Impressions
An esoteric key for transforming our daily lives and practical tips for how to apply it.

Apr 20, 2024 • 1h 19min
To Thine Own Self Be True 01 Know Your True Self
It is possible to know the breadth, depth, and complexities of humanity by exploring our own psychology, since each individual is a reflection or microcosm of the external world. Conventional wisdom also encourages conformity to society while acknowledging its possible costs: the end of originality, the loss of beauty, the corruption of innocence, and the weakening of virtue. By identifying three constituents of psychological experience (consciousness, defects, and personality) in relation to specific events, it becomes possible to awaken our true nature, modify our personal experiences, improve our relationships, master our full potential, and produce positive results within all domains of our life.

Apr 13, 2024 • 12min
Articles | Spiritual Practice with Melchizedek
Develop your spiritual life and receive divine aid from Melchizedek every Saturday the 13th.
Resources
Chicago Gnosis Article
Chicago Gnosis Guided Practice
Glorian Publishing Guided Practice

Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 28min
The Secret Path of Initiation 04 The Minor Mysteries
Every candidate for spiritual initiation must enter a probationary period known as the Minor Mysteries, so that divinity can prove his or her sincerity, willingness, and caliber. This is in preparation for greater spiritual advancements (the Major Mysteries) within the path of the perfect matrimony. Discover the challenges, qualifications, and means of successful candidates in the probationary path.

Apr 6, 2024 • 17min
Articles | What Spiritual Teachings Are Reliable?
Determine the authenticity of a spiritual teacher or teaching from your own experience.
Resources
Meditation Essentials (Course)
The Perfect Matrimony (Book)
Types of Spiritual Schools (Lecture)

Mar 31, 2024 • 5min
Articles | What is Meditation and Why Practice It?
Learn what the science of meditation is and the reasons for practicing it.
Lectures on Meditation
Gnostic Meditation
Gnostic Psychology
Meditation Essentials
Sufi Principles of Meditation
Guided Practices
Guided Practices

Mar 24, 2024 • 6min
Articles | What is Gnosis and Gnosticism?
Genuine spiritual life is direct experience of religious truths. The basis of all mystical traditions is personal verification of divine reality. Therefore, the Gnostic tradition as a locus of practical spirituality leaves beliefs and theories behind. Explore resources on how to awaken such potentials within oneself:
Videos
Chicago Gnosis | What is Gnosis?
Glorian Publishing | What is Gnosis? Knowledge is the Key to Liberation from Suffering
Courses
Introduction to Gnostic Studies
Fundamentals of Gnosticism
Membership
The Gnostic Church | Article
Navigating Our Site
Where to Start?
More from Glorian Publishing
Knowledge is Power
May the light and peace of divinity reign within your heart!

Mar 16, 2024 • 1h 3min
Gnostic Gospels | Beyond Good and Evil in The Gospel of Judas
This lecture builds on controversial gnostic motifs in Transcendent Betrayal in The Gospel of Judas. By rebelling against one's own false notions good and evil, the initiate recognizes and submits to divine will even when it is contentious, scandalous, and displeasing. Therefore, mystical revolutionaries transcend incipient beliefs and hypocritical sanctimony to perform that which is truly good, even when it is inconvenient and misunderstood.

Mar 9, 2024 • 16min
Articles | Walking the Path of Balance
How to begin practicing and applying the principles of the Gnostic tradition of Samael Aun Weor.
References and Resources:
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 Lecture
Ham-Sah Pranayama Practical
Alchemy Techniques for Married Couples
The Perfect Matrimony
The Mystery of the Golden Flower
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
Gnostic Meditation
Meditation Essentials
Runes
The Magic of the Runes
Runes Course
The Seven Vowels Instructional Video
Spiritual Rituals for Strength and Healing
Healing Emotional and Spiritual Pain
Spiritual Strength through Blessed Food and Drink
Sacred Rites of Rejuvenation
Book
Ways to Serve
Volunteer for Glorian Publishing

Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 31min
Gnostic Kabbalah 04 The Universal Tree of Life
Gnostics utilize kabbalah for its profundity, accessibility, and synthetic power. When consciously utilized, kabbalah becomes incredibly practical for interpreting diverse religious symbolism, creation stories, and the development of the soul. Contrary to popular assumption, the tree of life is not merely a Jewish paradigm, but an essential, eternal, and universal representation within all cosmologies and mythologies. A continuation of Kabbalah: The Legacy of the Initiates, this lecture will explore the mystical significance of divine life in the kabbalistic tree, the ten sephiroth (spiritual emanations), and how specific Hebrew letters, words, and names relate to aspects of being, Hinduism, Arthurian legend, Nordic runes, Tantric Buddhism, and much more.