CDT137
Man on the Cross Workshop
MoC
(10) CDs: 57.95
This workshop is not a presentation of data but a group exercise designed to penetrate and assimilate the significance and mood of the Man on the Cross. For this reason, it has only been partially condensed. Students may order just tapes 5, 6 and 7 (for $32.95) to sample this attempt to momentarily break the suffocation of self-esteem and penetrate the difficult method of dying before one dies for the purpose of entering the Work.
Synopsis
The talk explores themes of commitment, discipline, and transformation within a spiritual or esoteric school. It critiques modern approaches to personal development and examines the sacrifices required for true work. The speaker discusses the "man on the cross" as a central symbol, emphasizing its significance beyond religious contexts. Other subjects include distraction by sensual desires, types of work required for inner growth, and the necessity of forming a core group to sustain the teaching.
Summary
The speaker presents an extended discussion on the nature of esoteric work, using the image of the "man on the cross" as a focal point. They challenge the audience to move beyond superficial engagement and to take serious, disciplined steps toward transformation. A recurring theme is the contrast between mechanical, habitual life and intentional effort.
The discussion moves between historical anecdotes, personal experiences, and contemporary spiritual movements. The speaker critiques approaches like casual sexual engagements and indulgent lifestyles, arguing they keep participants from genuine self-awareness and work.
There is an emphasis on constructing a functional group, drawing on experiences from California and elsewhere, where similar schools were formed. The discussion also details obstacles, including financial instability, lack of discipline, and misunderstanding of what real commitment entails.
Through various narratives, jokes, and philosophical inquiries, the speaker pushes the audience to examine their own sincerity and willingness to engage in the work. The talk ends with an appeal for practical actions such as book publishing, property acquisition, and forming sustainable learning environments.
Keywords and Key Phrases
- Man on the Cross
- Esoteric School
- Spiritual Discipline
- Organic Hungers
- Conscious Effort
- Voluntary Evolution
- Higher Laws
- Objective Art
- Work as Prayer
- Ritualized Existence
- Inner Transformation
- Mechanical Evolution
- Discipline vs. Indulgence
- False Spirituality
- Energy Conservation
- Sexual Hustle
- Lost Knowledge
- Higher and Lower Nature
- Transmission of Ideas
- Inner Gold
- Training vs. Inspiration
- Structured Work
- Incorruptible Teaching
Graphic Prompt
"A dramatic oil painting of an ethereal figure on a cross, merging masculine and feminine aspects, wings extending outward, haloed by mysterious symbols. The background portrays an ancient esoteric library with floating manuscripts, illuminated by a dark celestial sky. Realism mixed with surreal mystical elements, deep shadows, chiaroscuro lighting."