The Significance of Energy-Like Somatic Experiences (ELSEs) in Contemplative Practices So we call them ELSEs. On our VedicVibes website I discuss quite often the so called side-effects of deep meditation. Here we dive into one aspect and relate it to the inner lights you can see during meditation. Throughout the history of contemplative traditions, energy-like … Continue reading Lets look at energy-like somatic experiences (ELSEs) during meditation
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Be challenged by Alan Watts: what if you are God?
Alan Watts: The Dream of Life and the Nature of Reality Alan Watts, one of the most influential interpreters of Eastern philosophies for a Western audience, uses his characteristic blend of humor and depth to explore profound ideas about existence in this talk. He invites us to imagine the ultimate freedom: being a God capable … Continue reading Be challenged by Alan Watts: what if you are God?
Freeing your self of inner chattering, is that possible?
Breaking Free of Habit: A Deconstruction of Conditioning Krishnamurti’s discourse on habits we include here unveils the intricate mechanisms of the human mind and its propensity to create and sustain patterns. At its core, this talk is a profound exploration of how habits—both physical and psychological—arise and persist due to conditioning, and how awareness can … Continue reading Freeing your self of inner chattering, is that possible?
Tulku Lobsang on Rigpa the essence of This
Discovering Rigpa – The Essence of Natural Awareness Rigpa: to see Beyond into the clear luminosity of This! The teachings of Tulku Lobsang, as revealed in the video, beautifully encapsulate the essence of Rigpa, the nature of awareness in the Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. This profound teaching offers a direct and uncontrived approach to … Continue reading Tulku Lobsang on Rigpa the essence of This
The Essence of Krishnamurti: Deconstructing the Ego and Our Fantasies
A teacher beyond teachers, a real Jnana yogi Jiddu Krishnamurti, one of the most profound thinkers of the 20th century, stood as a towering figure in the realm of spiritual and philosophical inquiry. His teachings were rooted in an unrelenting deconstruction of the illusions that bind humanity—illusions crafted by thought, belief, and the egoic self. … Continue reading The Essence of Krishnamurti: Deconstructing the Ego and Our Fantasies
Krishnamurti on the danger of our human conditioning that ‘me’ is
The ‘Me’ and the Mirage: Krishnamurti’s Radical Insight and the Lens of Mahamudra Krishnamurti's profound exploration of the self delves into the essence of human conditioning and its inherent dangers. His incisive discourse on the ‘me’ as a construct of thought reveals its divisive and destructive tendencies, urging immediate and direct action to transcend this … Continue reading Krishnamurti on the danger of our human conditioning that ‘me’ is
The most essential Yoga secret
The Art of Spontaneous Flow: Yoga and Qigong Beyond Instruction For centuries, the practices of yoga, qigong, and meditation have been viewed as structured disciplines passed down through lineages, often accompanied by detailed instructions and postural guidelines. While these frameworks provide a foundation, they can obscure a profound truth: the essence of these practices lies … Continue reading The most essential Yoga secret
Thinking about Kundalini and Super powers by Krishnamurti
The Danger of Spiritual Egotism Krishnamurti critiques the commercialization and exploitation of spiritual powers, particularly by individuals who claim to awaken Kundalini energy in others. He warns against the rise of "monstrous" spiritual leaders who use these capacities to manipulate and dominate. Such practices, he argues, are a betrayal of the sacred and reflect a … Continue reading Thinking about Kundalini and Super powers by Krishnamurti
There is nothing to learn about yourself – the radical approach of Krishnamurti
The dialogue presented in Krishnamurti’s talk is a profound reflection on self-awareness and the nature of illusion. His radical challenge to traditional methods of self-exploration invites a deep inquiry into what it means to truly learn about oneself. When placed in the context of Mahamudra teachings, the resonance between the two approaches becomes striking, though … Continue reading There is nothing to learn about yourself – the radical approach of Krishnamurti
The Breath Mantra HA! And AH!
Just shake your body out and let the sound HA come to every outbreath. HA is universal. It supports the breathing out and the release of whatever the body wants to let go! HA HA HA HA You can now also see how in a group meditation repeatedly sing HA on the outbreath and increasing … Continue reading The Breath Mantra HA! And AH!
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