Contents

Introduction

- 1. Esotericism, Occultism and Mysticism

- 2. The Origin of the Mysteries

- 3. The Three Great Traditions

- 4. The Paths of the Western Tradition

- 5. The Evolution and Functions of the Masters

- 6. The Training and Work of an Initiate

- 7. The Occult Schools

- 8. Orders, Fraternities, Groups

- 9. The Use and Power of Ritual

- 10. Secrecy and Obedience

- 11. The Right and Left-Hand Paths

- 12. Seeking the Master

- 13. The Choice of an Occult School

- 14. The Path of Initiation