Practical Alchemy: A Map of the Spiritual Path (Alchemical Teachings) - Softcover

The writer and mystic Konstantin Serebrov was born and grew up in the
Northern Caucuses. From a young age he took a keen interest in Hindu
mysticism and the concept of enlightenment and cosmic consciousness. In the
Caucasus he studied the works of Hindu gurus and practiced various
techniques to develop consciousness under the guidance of the Russian
mystic, Alexey Zhoukovski, who was a member of an esoteric group inspired
by the teachings of the Masters of Seven Rays, and he sought contact with
the Masters El Moria, Kuthoumi and Saint Germain. When in his thirties,
Serebrov became interested in the traditions of Western and Eastern alchemy
and studied and practiced the alchemical doctrines for many years.
Serebrov is a mathematician and computer programmer by profession, and he
attempted to discover in the various and often contradictory alchemical
teachings, a hidden system and logic which would guide man to the awakening
and development of his consciousness. Serebrov presents the results of
years of investigation, in the form of several novels about the teaching of
Master-alchemist G and the adventures of his numerous disciples: Kasyan,
Gouri, Stargazer and others. In the books Serebrov creates a series of
collective characters, using all the mystics known to him as prototypes,
and installs in these characters all the knowledge he discovered through
the diligent study of mystical treaties, and also through his meditations.
These books were published in Russia as well in the West, and enjoy the
interest of those seeking spirituality. . Serebrov has become a member of
the Union of Moscow Writers through these works..
When Serebrov reached maturity, he turned to the message of Jesus Christ
and studied the works and the methods of holy fathers. The knowledge that
he found in their treaties and through personal contacts with Christian
mystics and ascetics, has now been put between covers in the form of a
novel, entitled `The Path of the Monk'. In this novel Serebrov creates an
interesting character of staretz Nicodemus, who follows the path of a
Christian ascetic in the modern society of the 21st century. Staretz
literally means in Russian `a venerable old man', but traditionally it is
used to indicate a spiritual mentor.
Before Serebrov became a professional writer he had various occupations::
he was a research officer, a lighting designer in the theatre, a painter
and decorator in film production, and a methodologist in several crisis
management teams. It was, according to him, a conscious choice which gave
him the opportunity to develop the different facets of his soul, to travel,
and as he once put it, `to collect the grains of mystical knowledge
scattered over the people and their cities.' Now he gladly shares his
knowledge with all those interested, through his books.
He lives in Moscow and is working on a book about Arcanology.

Guram Kochibrolashvili, Translator