Project Gutenberg 2017-03-21 Public domain in the USA. 293 Heindel, Max 1865 1919 Heindel, Augusta Foss 1865 1949 Heindel, Mrs. Max 23001454 Gleanings of a Mystic: A Series of Essays on Practical Mysticism Produced by MFR, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Gleanings of a Mystic: A Series of Essays on Practical Mysticism" by Max Heindel is a collection of philosophical essays written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the themes of practical mysticism, exploring the nature of spiritual development, initiation, and the moral implications of various life choices. It draws heavily from the author's research into Rosicrucian teachings and aims to guide readers towards a deeper understanding of spiritual truths. The opening of the book begins with a foreword that outlines Max Heindel's significant contributions to mystical studies and the Rosicrucian Fellowship. It highlights his life experiences and research, emphasizing the compassionate nature of his teachings. As the text transitions into the first chapter, Heindel begins to define the concept of initiation, directly addressing misconceptions surrounding various societies and their practices. He argues that true initiation is an inward experience rather than an external ceremony, emphasizing the importance of personal development and spiritual growth over mere ritualistic adherence. The text sets the stage for comprehensive discussions on mystical principles, the sacramental rites of Christianity, and how these relate to the broader journey towards spiritual liberation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Rosicrucians BF Text Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 362222 2025-06-21T14:51:24.475034 text/html 331521 2024-10-23T01:53:42 text/html 339314 2025-06-21T14:51:31.877064 application/epub+zip 337544 2025-06-21T14:51:25.696087 application/epub+zip 223221 2025-06-21T14:51:25.065054 application/epub+zip 432627 2025-06-21T14:51:36.080014 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 392431 2025-06-21T14:51:31.092091 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 278663 2022-09-24T19:17:37.208436 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 302904 2025-06-21T14:51:23.463047 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 282842 2024-10-23T01:53:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16847 2025-06-21T14:51:36.505976 application/rdf+xml 23405 2025-06-21T14:51:25.196035 image/jpeg 2178 2025-06-21T14:51:25.131032 image/jpeg 285059 2025-06-21T14:51:24.516124 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia