Twelve Steps to Spiritual Enlightenment.
Dallas, TX: Sangreal Foundation, Inc., 1969. First edition. Hardcover. Octavo. 92pp. Red cloth with gilt title, etc. to spine and front cover, illustrations. The first edition of Regardie's popular series of instructions on the basic elements of spiritual growth, presented in the form of a twelve step program which obviously draws heavily on his training in the Golden Dawn. Contents: Preface, The Four Adorations, Opening and Closing Symbols. The Twelve Steps: I Body Awareness, II Relaxation, III Rhythmic Breathing, IV Mind Awareness, V Concentration, Use of the Mantram, Opening and Closing SymbolsVI Developing the Will, VII Christ's Breastplate, VIII, The Middle Pillar Ritual, IX The Symbol of Devotion, X Practice of the Presence of God, XI Invoke Often! Inflame Thyself with Prayer, XII Unity-All is God, Epilogue. An amended edition of the book was later published in softcover as "The One Year Manual." Cloth lightly rubbed overall, extremities lightly chafed and bumped, page edges slightly darkened, bookshop sticker & owner's name and date on front blank, otherwise a tight, unmarked VG+ copy. (no dust jacket issued). Item #58664
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