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Apr 21, 2026 54 min

Plotinus - Lecture 2

from Hermetic Tradition: Osiris to Franklin Hosted by Roger Weir

This lecture explores the profound transformation in human consciousness from the ancient world to the early centuries A.D., drawing on newly translated texts from the Pyramid of Unas and the philosophical evolution from Aristotle to Plotinus. It reveals how the Hermetic and early Christian traditions in Alexandria redefined spirituality—not as abstract doctrine, but as a personal, experiential reality rooted in inner transformation. Through the teachings of Plotinus and his mysterious teacher Ammonius Saccas, the discussion illuminates the concept of divine emanation, the role of contemplation, and the awakening of the “spiritual person” within. Ultimately, this presentation uncovers a hidden lineage of wisdom that reshaped Western spirituality, showing how the path to the divine shifted from death and royalty to a living, universal practice accessible to all. Episode transcript – https://sharedpresencefoundation.org/transcripts/533 More about this series: https://sharedpresencefoundation.org/presentations/hermetic-tradition-osiris-to-franklin More presentations by Roger Weir: https://sharedpresencefoundation.org/presentations/ More about Roger Weir: https://sharedpresencefoundation.org/resonance/person-roger-weir More about the Shared Presence Foundation: https://sharedpresencefoundation.org/ Check out our YouTube channel

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