Franz Bardon: Insights and Personal Growth
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What did Franz Bardon give to the wedding couple as a gift?

  • A painting of a landscape
  • Original photos of 'Faces of Light' (correct)
  • A set of spiritual crystals
  • A book on self-improvement

    • What did Franz Bardon believe was crucial for personal growth and understanding?

  • Achieving material success
  • Better communication with oneself and others (correct)
  • Communicating with spirits
  • Studying ancient texts

    • According to Bardon, what qualities do true masters seek?

  • Wealth and power
  • Fame and recognition
  • Intellectual superiority
  • Humility, common sense, and a good man's conscience (correct)

    • What areas did Bardon identify as necessary for fulfilling one's ideas and dreams?

    <p>Work, family, personal development, and spiritual knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant factor in the miscommunication between Mr. Jeník and Anička?

    <p>A lack of awareness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mr. Josef Drábek's nickname given by Lumir Bardon’s father?

    <p>Pepicek (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the descriptions made by Josef Drábek?

    <p>To provide insight into personality types (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key principle is emphasized regarding the qualities discussed in the descriptions?

    <p>Everything should be with the right measurement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the narrative, what is NOT the goal of understanding negative characteristics?

    <p>To get rid of them completely (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lumir Bardon refer to when he looks back at the entry gate of the West?

    <p>An initiation from Solomon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What character traits are associated with Josef Drábek?

    <p>Reticent and gloomy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age did Josef Drábek decide to study at a military school?

    <p>13 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Josef Drábek a student of?

    <p>Franz Bardon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of literature did Josef Drábek engage with aside from studying?

    <p>Reading and writing poetry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who thanked Divine Providence for the publication of the book?

    <p>Zdeněk Ondruš (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as a critical first step in understanding oneself?

    <p>Acknowledging and understanding negative qualities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What analogy is used to describe the process of self-knowledge?

    <p>Sculpting a rough stone into a masterpiece (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the author suggest that ignoring negative traits is a mistake?

    <p>It leads to a skewed perception of oneself (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stated as the best quality that life can offer?

    <p>Self-knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to personal growth, why is self-knowledge important?

    <p>It leads to the understanding of others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of angels according to the passage?

    <p>They govern the movements of the stars. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do geniuses play in the context of the passage?

    <p>They protect individuals and oversee their salvation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advice is given regarding the use of seals and characters in magic?

    <p>They must not be abused by asking for things contrary to the spirits' nature. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the passage describe the relationship between humans and their spirits?

    <p>The temperament of a person influences the nature of their spirit. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage imply about the nature of human beings?

    <p>Humans possess both a material body and a spiritual soul. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the main author of the book discussed in the introduction?

    <p>Josef Drábek (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Josef Drábek's profession before he became a writer?

    <p>Retired officer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event occurred one year after Franz Bardon's arrest?

    <p>Josef Drábek completed the manuscript. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author suggest about the qualities that lead us closer to higher ideals?

    <p>They are active qualities that encourage improvement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Josef Drábek live while writing the book?

    <p>In a sublease in Opava (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author identify as the 'trademark' of contemporary human beings?

    <p>Weakness and passivity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested as a way to experience a special force?

    <p>Walking in nature after work. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspiration did Josef Drábek have?

    <p>To become clairvoyant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the house after Josef Drábek was evicted?

    <p>It was put up for sale (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of emotional response may result from encountering a being from the water element?

    <p>Restlessness and passion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does understanding the qualities of elements affect our inner self?

    <p>It reveals their influence and the original element. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who bought Josef Drábek's house after it was put up for sale?

    <p>A married couple close to Franz Bardon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dr. Lumír Bardon and Dr. Milan Kuman write about?

    <p>Franz Bardon's life and work (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'electromagnetic' primarily suggest in the context of self-introspection?

    <p>A state of alertness and self-awareness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the diagram relates to the aspect of 'will' in self-exploration?

    <p>Wet/Hot (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the phrase 'to keep silent' relate to the process of introspection?

    <p>It suggests the importance of stillness and reflection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of this diagram, what does the term 'pneuma' refer to?

    <p>A spiritual essence or breath (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT represented in the sections of the diagram presented?

    <p>Emotional Stability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the triangle represent in the concept of introspection in Solomon's Temple?

    <p>The initial stage of self-knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is introspection described as continuous throughout life?

    <p>It leads to practical manifestations of knowledge. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do students at lower degrees lack compared to those at higher degrees?

    <p>Access to more complex tasks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the elements during the initial stage of introspection?

    <p>They are viewed as static and almost petrified. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of correctly practicing introspection according to the concept of introspection in Solomon's Temple?

    <p>Awareness of the strongest life force (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of Solomon's Temple in magical practices?

    <p>A means for introspection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element represents the manifested form of divinity in the Temple's diagram?

    <p>Akasha (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for understanding the principles of Solomon's Temple?

    <p>Balance between tranquility and movement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four elements associated with in the context of the Temple?

    <p>Aspects of mystical exploration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of the practices associated with Solomon's Temple?

    <p>Identifying with divinity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author is mentioned in relation to ideas similar to those of Solomon's Temple?

    <p>Papus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of balance represent in the practices surrounding Solomon's Temple?

    <p>Tranquility and movement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of forces are discussed as part of the stages in Solomon's Temple practices?

    <p>Passive and active forces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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