The word esoteric simply means "that which is hidden." As such, the Esoteric Philosophy attempts to shed light on spiritual matters that are not obvious to a person's everyday thoughts and feelings. All spiritual activities that support introspection and philosophic inquiry are esoteric. Whether we consider the development of the abstract mind, a search for deeper love within oneself, or the practice of meditation and contemplation, each is designed to reveal a hidden dimension of one's spiritual nature and is therefore esoteric.

The Esoteric Philosophy

The Esoteric Philosophy emphasizes the idea that spiritual evolution is enhanced through a deep and profound study of the soul and its nature. This tradition is founded on the notion that human consciousness is essentially spiritual, and that one’s true identity is the soul itself. Its objective is to give deeper understanding to the dynamics of the soul as it gradually seeks to influence and transform the human personality. This process is believed to occur over the course of many incarnations, and is the basis of human evolution. Topics such as meditation, the psychology of the soul and the magical nature of creative thought, are all deemed useful in this regard. Each provides insight into the nature of human consciousness, as well as the challenges one faces as the soul seeks to infuse itself into the personality.

Though the origins of the Esoteric Philosophy are ancient, it has been relatively unknown to the inquiring minds of modern day humanity. However, during the last few decades there has been renewed interest in this deeply mystical/scientific approach to the human mind. Humanity’s increasing fascination with spiritual matters does therefore suggest that interest in this approach to spiritual development will continue to rise.

It should be noted that the Esoteric Tradition is not a religion. Rather, it is a collection of profound ideas that have application to every department of human existence. As such, it is a view of life that is inclusive of religion, but by no means limited to it. The metaphysical principles it emphasizes have equal application to education, politics, sciences and the arts – to name just a few of the many domains of human expression.