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A '''Connection Manual''' is a book, poem, parable, song, or visual presentation that gives guidance and advice on how to establish and strengthen [[Connection]].
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==Related LP Terms==
A '''Connection Manual''' is a book or other resource designed to help you [[Connect]].
 
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==List of Connection Text Types==
 
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==Notes==
==Notes==


'''The Cloud of Unknowing''' (Unknown, 1981) is an early, primitive, poorly specified, anonymous connection manual.
The [[Lighting Path Workbooks]] are an attempt to provide a comprehensive, grounded, and modern set of healing and connection manuals.


The [https://press.lightningpath.org/path/ Lightning Path Workbook series] is a six-volume connection manual
In the history of this planet, many people from many different spiritual traditions have attempted to provide connection manuals


==Further Reading==
Connection manuals are a recognized thing in the spiritual literature of this world. When introducing the [[Crest-Jewel of Wisdom]], an early Vedic connection manual by Śankarâchârya, Charles Johnston notes he wrote a series of "preparatory works, of catechisms and manuals" designed to make "smooth the path of those who would take the first steps on the path of wisdom." <ref>Sankaracharya. The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom and Other Writings of Sankaracharya. Translated by Charles Johnston. Kindle Edition. 1999: Theosophical University Press, 1946. p. 5 https://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/crest/crest-1.htm.</ref>


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Charles notes "the manuals and catechisms for learners, are complete and perfect. They really teach, quite plainly and lucidly, the first steps on the path of wisdom; they point out, with clear insistence, the qualities that are necessary to make these first steps fruitful."<ref>Sankaracharya. The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom and Other Writings of Sankaracharya. Translated by Charles Johnston. Kindle Edition. 1999: Theosophical University Press, 1946. p. 5 https://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/crest/crest-1.htm.</ref>


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Latest revision as of 16:25, 27 February 2024

A Connection Manual is a book, poem, parable, song, or visual presentation that gives guidance and advice on how to establish and strengthen Connection.

Related LP Terms

Connection Manual > Connection Practice, Lightning Path Courseware, Lightning Path Videos, Lightning Path Workbooks

Non-LP Related Terms

Connection Manual >

List of Connection Text Types

Connection Text Types > Alignment Manual, Healing Manual

List of Connection Manuals

Notes

The Lighting Path Workbooks are an attempt to provide a comprehensive, grounded, and modern set of healing and connection manuals.

In the history of this planet, many people from many different spiritual traditions have attempted to provide connection manuals

Connection manuals are a recognized thing in the spiritual literature of this world. When introducing the Crest-Jewel of Wisdom, an early Vedic connection manual by Śankarâchârya, Charles Johnston notes he wrote a series of "preparatory works, of catechisms and manuals" designed to make "smooth the path of those who would take the first steps on the path of wisdom." [1]

Charles notes "the manuals and catechisms for learners, are complete and perfect. They really teach, quite plainly and lucidly, the first steps on the path of wisdom; they point out, with clear insistence, the qualities that are necessary to make these first steps fruitful."[2]

Footnotes

  1. Sankaracharya. The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom and Other Writings of Sankaracharya. Translated by Charles Johnston. Kindle Edition. 1999: Theosophical University Press, 1946. p. 5 https://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/crest/crest-1.htm.
  2. Sankaracharya. The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom and Other Writings of Sankaracharya. Translated by Charles Johnston. Kindle Edition. 1999: Theosophical University Press, 1946. p. 5 https://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/crest/crest-1.htm.