The Visions of Niklaus von Flüe in a nutshell and its relation to Jungian psychoanalysis and phosphenes

Here is an English translation and commentary of a PDF titled "Bruder Klaus und seine Visionen", authored by Erwin Keller. The text is written for the Bruder-Klaus-Jahr and summarizes six central visions of Brother Klaus. Here is the original text: bruder_klaus_und_seine_visionenDownload Summary of Visions of Bruder Klaus 1. The Nature of His Visions Brother Klaus … Continue reading The Visions of Niklaus von Flüe in a nutshell and its relation to Jungian psychoanalysis and phosphenes

Bruder Klaus -Niklaus von Flüe-: one of his Visions: the Tabernacle and its phosphene aspects, as well its Jungian significance

One of the most important mystics of our own environment were those of the Swiss Bruder Klaus, Niklaus von Flüe. We describe some of his visions, this time the tabernacle, a clear example of a phosphene vision - you can find it in the publication referred here. This Tabernacle you can see yourself happening during … Continue reading Bruder Klaus -Niklaus von Flüe-: one of his Visions: the Tabernacle and its phosphene aspects, as well its Jungian significance

Niklaus von Flüe: the messenger of the inner light path

Within the contemplative and mystical traditions of Christianity, the phenomenon of seeing inner light, luminous impressions perceived in silence or darkness has long been a source of revelation and sacred imagery. These light forms, known today as phosphenes, arise naturally in the closed-eye field of vision or through meditative focus on a light source. They … Continue reading Niklaus von Flüe: the messenger of the inner light path

The Aurora Consurgens and the Inner Light: A Journey Through Alchemical Illumination

Rising Dawn in ourselves with eyes closed! One of the most intriguing Alchemistic texts, with many pictures we understand better if we have seen these pictures ourselves with closed eyes. The Aurora Consurgens, "Rising Dawn", is one of the most enigmatic and symbolically rich texts of medieval alchemy. Attributed to the great mystic and doctor … Continue reading The Aurora Consurgens and the Inner Light: A Journey Through Alchemical Illumination

Alchemy is more than we think! It is the phenomenology of altered consciousness

I came to the conclusion that alchemical texts can be reinterpreted through the lens of phosphene experiences we have elaborated upon, especially if you consider the inner light phenomena in alchemy not merely symbolic, but phenomenological. Here are a few ideas and sources why I think that reinterpretation is possible: 1. The Aurora Consurgens (13th … Continue reading Alchemy is more than we think! It is the phenomenology of altered consciousness

The Baroque Trap: On the Dangers of Spiritual Language

Use only words you really can say, speak the simple truth! In the field of modern spirituality, language has become both a tool and a trap. Words once intended to point toward the ineffable now weigh down the experience with layers of expectation and performance. Terms like “I have a deep connection,” “this process is … Continue reading The Baroque Trap: On the Dangers of Spiritual Language

When the Mind Begins to Shine: Meditation, Phosphenes and the Luminous Nature of Consciousness

Window to the Spirit It is a truth whispered across mystical traditions: when the body is still and the senses quiet, the mind begins to shine. Not metaphorically, but literally. Behind closed eyes, in the depths of focused meditation, patterns of light begin to appear described as glowing halos, radiant orbs, cascading veils of brightness. … Continue reading When the Mind Begins to Shine: Meditation, Phosphenes and the Luminous Nature of Consciousness