The Sleeping Students and the Difficult Man: A Story of Transformation Osho once shared a powerful story about the teachings of Gurdjieff, the enigmatic master of spiritual awakening. It is a story of discomfort, ego, and the unconventional wisdom that often accompanies the path to self-realization. Gurdjieff gathered a group of students from diverse backgrounds, … Continue reading Confrontation: I hit Hard – George Gurdjieff’s method – A Story told by Osho
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Mantra Om Kreem Kalikaye Namaha
The first time we chanted Om Kreem Kalikaye Namaha, we didn’t fully understand the depths of its significance. We were drawn to it instinctively, intrigued by its raw power and the fierce grace of Goddess Kali. The mantra felt alive, as though it were carving out a sacred space within us, seemingly preparing us for … Continue reading Mantra Om Kreem Kalikaye Namaha
Mantra for Sumerian God ANU: Dingir Anu, abzu mu-un-deh-a aga
The Sumerian Mantra: A Journey into the Ancient Light of Anu The first time I encountered the Sumerian mantra, Dingir Aanu, abzu mu-un-deh-a aga—"God Anu, who fathers the cosmos from the deep, hail"—I felt an inexplicable pull toward its ancient power. Its rhythm, its meaning, and the very language it carries felt like an echo … Continue reading Mantra for Sumerian God ANU: Dingir Anu, abzu mu-un-deh-a aga
The Tsa Lung Breathing Workout: a real Breath4Balance Tibetan Heat Yoga approach
The Tsa Lung Breathing Workout is a ancient practice in the Tibetan Buddhist and Bon traditions, focusing on the flow of the energy of the body, energy you can feel moving around. Metaphorically speaking if you conduct this yoga it really feels as if the purification of the body's energy channels (tsa) happens, via the … Continue reading The Tsa Lung Breathing Workout: a real Breath4Balance Tibetan Heat Yoga approach
The Esoteric Psychology of Phowa: Dissolving into Luminosity
The Esoteric Psychology of Dissolving into Luminosity At the heart of all spiritual practice in the tantric tradition lies a single, transformative truth: the recognition of who and what we are. Not the body, not the mind, not even the stream of thoughts that endlessly narrates our days. Beneath these lies something luminous, spacious, and … Continue reading The Esoteric Psychology of Phowa: Dissolving into Luminosity
The Yoga of the Inner Heat
The yoga of Naropa related to the inner light is known as "Tummo" or the "Yoga of Inner Heat." Tummo is one of the Six Yogas of Naropa (Nāro Chö Drug), a set of advanced Tibetan Buddhist practices passed down from the Indian master Naropa. These practices are part of the tantric tradition and aim … Continue reading The Yoga of the Inner Heat
The Yoga of Spontaneous Flow – learning to listen within!
Rediscovering Movement from Within When I first began practicing yoga, I thought it was all about achieving the perfect posture—the elegant curve of the back in a downward dog or the symmetry of a warrior pose. Like many others, I was captivated by the polished precision I saw in pictures and classes, especially those led … Continue reading The Yoga of Spontaneous Flow – learning to listen within!
Kena Upanishad: who am I?
The Kena Upanishad, one of the earliest and most profound Upanishads, delves deeply into the nature of consciousness and the ultimate reality that underpins all existence. Its opening question—“By whom is the mind directed to wander? By whom is the breath drawn? By whom is speech inspired? By whom is the eye turned to its … Continue reading Kena Upanishad: who am I?
Rediscovering the Inner Source
From copying spirituality towards genuine spirituality! In a world full with spiritual teachings, methods, and systems, it’s easy to mistake the map for the territory. We imitate asanas, mimic Qigong sequences, and recite mantras—all hoping to touch something profound. We just copy all old books on chakra's and think copying is the way. Yet, for … Continue reading Rediscovering the Inner Source
Gurdjieff Self-remembrance and OSHO watching
There are moments in life, fleeting and elusive, where a sudden clarity washes over you—an awareness that you are alive, here, now. Not lost in thought or swept up in emotions, but truly present. These moments, though rare, hold a profound truth: that beneath the endless chatter of the mind lies something still and vast, … Continue reading Gurdjieff Self-remembrance and OSHO watching