Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy

Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy is a book by William Walker Atkinson, first published in 1903. It serves as an accessible introduction to the principles of Eastern metaphysics, focusing particularly on the spiritual and mental teachings of Raja Yoga. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of the soul, the mind and its faculties, karma, reincarnation, the astral plane, and the path to self-mastery.

Atkinson, writing at a time when Western interest in Eastern philosophy was growing, sought to present these complex ideas in a clear, systematic manner for Western readers. As a leading figure in the New Thought movement, his work bridged the gap between ancient yogic wisdom and contemporary self-development, influencing the early twentieth-century wave of spiritual seekers and forming part of the broader dialogue between East and West.