Rene Guenon

Perspectives On Initiation

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ISBN 13:: 9780900588327
author:: Rene Guenon
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Sophia Perennis
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2001
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 152 mm X 229 mm
Genre:: Beliefs Reference
Condition:: New
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René Guénon's Perspectives on Initiation offers a comprehensive exploration of initiation and its transmission within various spiritual traditions. First published at the close of World War II, this work provides a detailed account of both the conditions and characteristics of organizations qualified to transmit initiation. Guénon distinguishes between the initiatic and mystical paths, highlighting the key differences in their requirements and approaches. This distinction has sparked debate among scholars, with some arguing that these two paths are intertwined, while others see them as separate entities. Through Perspectives on Initiation, Guénon provides a nuanced understanding of initiation and its significance within spiritual praxis. This book is an important resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the nature of spiritual tradition and the role of initiation in achieving spiritual realization.

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