Written at the request of her advanced students, "Initiation" is an illuminating autobiography that connects the twentieth century European life of internationally beloved teacher Elisabeth Haich and her lucid memories of initiation into the hidden mystical teachings of the priesthood in ancient Egypt. A compelling story within a story emerges detailing the life experiences that catalysed her spiritual path. In an earlier life in ancient Egypt, a young woman is prepared for initiation into the esoteric secrets of the priesthood of the High Priest Ptahhotep, who instructs her step-by-step, consistent with her development, in the universal truths of life. Throughout this extraordinary book, Elisabeth Haich reveals her in-depth insights into the subtle workings of karma, reincarnation, the interconnectedness of individual daily life choices and spiritual development. Elisabeth Haich shares usually hidden truths that only a few rare individuals in any generation, seek, find and communicate to others, enabling the reader to awaken within the essential understanding necessary to enlighten any life no matter what events manifest. In twentieth century Europe, from childhood to adulthood, through war and remarkable meetings, she demonstrates the power of turning the searchlight of one's consciousness inward and using every life event towards expanding consciousness. Initiation is a timeless classic communicated in modern terms inspiring generations of spiritual seekers globally. Whether read as an autobiographical novel unveiling mystical truths or as a unique glimpse into Elisabeth Haich's exceptional journey to initiation, the personal impact on the reader is profound. To read "Initiation" is to be part of the initiation itself. Author's Note 7(2) Foreword 9(6) Introduction 15(4) Awakening 19(8) Lion and Light 27(3) My Parents are not `My' Parents 30(5) Sunrise is Different 35(4) I want to get Away 39(6) I long for Unity 45(2) The Red Man 47(3) My Future Appears 50(4) Struggles of Love 54(3) First Encounter with Death 57(3) First Visions of the Future 60(2) The Past Awakens 62(4) Second Encounter with Death 66(4) Darkness 70(5) Turning Point 75(5) Struggle for Light 80(12) I take My Vow 92(3) The Horizon Brightens 95(4) Visions 99(24) The Ayur-Vedas 123(12) There was Light 135(3) Past becomes Present 138(7) HE 145(7) Sons of God 152(8) Years of Preparation 160(12) The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil 172(5) The Twelve Sets of Twin Characteristics 177(8) The Lions 185(3) Telepathic Exercises 188(4) The Future and Sunrise 192(12) Bo-Ghar and the Staff of Life 204(6) Ptahhotep's Instruction: 210(15) The Form of the Pyramids: Satan 225(15) The Four Faces of God 240(18) The Epochs of the World 258(10) Final Preparations 268(15) The Initiation 283(33) As a Priestess 316(5) We will meet Again 321(9) The Lion 330(7) Mist and Re-awakening 337(9) Roo-Kha and the Twelve Pills 346(6) The Young Priest appears 352(3) Ima and Bo-Ghar 355(4) The Challenges are Repeated 359(5) Conclusion 364