A Brief Summary of A Treatise on White Magic (original) (raw)
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A Treatise on White Magic by Alice A. Bailey explores the principles and practices associated with white magic, emphasizing the spiritual evolution of humanity. The text articulates fifteen key rules for practitioners, focusing on the necessity of purity of motive and the process of thought-form creation. Additionally, it outlines the responsibilities of the disciple on the path of white magic, highlighting the importance of meditation, character building, and the control over elemental forces.
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