A Treatise on White Magic (ePub)

Alice Bailey, born Alice Ann La Trobe-Bateman (June 16, 1880 - December 15, 1949), was a prolific British-American writer and theosophist, responsible for establishing the framework for modern New Age thought. Her extensive work encompasses 24 books, including 'A Treatise on White Magic,' which has stood as a cornerstone text in the study of theosophy and esotericism. Bailey's writing style combines intricate esoteric knowledge with a clear, accessible approach, enabling a wide readership to engage with complex metaphysical concepts. Born in Manchester, England, she moved to the United States in her twenties and developed a significant following. Bailey is perhaps most recognized for her role in founding the Arcane School in 1923, a group dedicated to the study of theosophy, meditation, and the spiritual hierarchy. Her literary oeuvre, produced between 1919 and 1949, detailed the spiritual principles and practices of her age, including meditation, healing, and the coming Aquarian age. Her influence extended beyond her written work; she was instrumental in establishing the New Group of World Servers and the World Goodwill organization, aiming to promote understanding and cooperation on a global scale. As an author, Bailey's 'A Treatise on White Magic' is acclaimed for its detailed exploration of the mind and its energies, and its implications for spiritual seekers aiming to serve humanity. Despite controversies surrounding her claimed clairvoyant experiences and the channeling of her teachings from a mystical figure named 'The Tibetan,' Bailey's contributions to mystical literature and philosophy remain of scholarly interest.