Mysticism and magic

"Mysticism and magic" represents the full text of the first two parts "book four" - a fundamental textbook on the modern magic of the new Eon, written by Alistair Crowley. This book contains the most valuable instructions on yoga and meditation, which are set forth in simple and clear language, which greatly facilitates the development of these mystical practices. Opening his work with the thesis of mystical revelation as a single source of all world religions, Crowley moves to a detailed consideration of mysticism and magic in the light of modern scientific thought.
Also in this edition included a mystical poem Alistair Crowley "Yeah! . It represents a dialogue between the Martier teacher (Crowley) and the student Olympus (applicant) and talks about a multitude of mystical states that the magician is experiencing in its path. Crowley special attention pays such topics as the achievement of equilibrium, overcoming the curtain of matter, knowledge and interview with the Sacred Guardian Angel, the vision of the Universal Peacock, the test of the abyss, the severity of speech, destruction of the ego and transcendental bliss