In this profound text, Alice Bailey explains hitherto secret knowledge of esoteric initiation. Included are many lessons elucidating theosophy, eastern esoteric schools, and the secret doctrine at the core of all teachings.Topics include: the hierarchy of spiritual entities, the process of initiation, discipleship, rules for applicants, and more. Bailey's wisdom ranges from insights about the human experience, all the way up to the infinite vistas of cosmic consciousness.This edition has been custom formatted for Kindle and checked for typos. It includes an interactive table of contents.