The Essene Book Of Asha, Journey To The Cosmic Ocean by Szekely, Edmond Bordeaux - 1989

International Biogenic Society, Matsqui, British Columbia, 1989; Revised and expanded edition; 8vo, 128 pages; illustrated. A complete step-by-step explanatory guide to the Art Of Asha, ancient occult instructional system using a board of 64 checkered black and white squares and movable symbols for the eight Ahuras, or cosmic forces, and eight Fravashis, or forces of nature. A precursor to the game of Chess, Asha is not however considered a game, but a method of achieving harmony through insight into the interplay of the creative forces of the universe such as is taught in the Zarathustrian system of cosmology. Authored by philological phenomenon Dr. Edmond Bordeaux Szekely, co-founder in 1928 of the International Biogenic Society, who was learned in Sanskrit, Aramaic, Greek, and Latin, and spoke ten modern languages. "The Essene Book Of Asha" was first published in 1966 as "The Art Of Asha," with a focus on its place as a spiritual ancestor of the Essene Tree Of Life. However, Szekely’s studies later led him to view Asha as the keystone and most important of all spiritual revelations and he then began a revision of his book, which did not come to light until published posthumously here from his personal notes by Norma Nillson Bordeaux Szekely, the author’s research assistant and wife, who also writes the preface. Publisher’s catalogue of over fifty additional Szekely titles on inside rear wrap. Very Good Plus, in heavy wraps, no ownership signatures or any other markings of any kind. A clean and crisp copy of a unique book.