The ektara, a simple yet profound one-stringed instrument, has resonated through the ages as a symbol of spiritual devotion, mystic music, and raw sound expression. Found in various forms across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Central Asia, it is deeply embedded in the traditions of wandering minstrels, Sufi fakirs, and Baul mystics, who use … Continue reading The Ektara: A Sacred String and the Pulse of Devotion
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Do not become a spiritual copycat
In the past few days, I have been reflecting on how people seek knowledge and spiritual practice. There is something very curious about this: many look for masters, techniques, ancient traditions, but they end up merely repeating what has already been done before. This can be useful in the beginning, but if practice does not … Continue reading Do not become a spiritual copycat
Quinta Quixote: A Private Sanctuary of Meditation and the Inner Light Path in the Algarve
In countryside near Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo, Quinta Quixote is a private - Wwoof-related permaculture and meditation center—it is said to be a haven for those seeking connection, balance, and spiritual exploration. Surrounded by green fields, and in wintertime the soft trickle of a nearby creek, and the enduring presence of an ancient … Continue reading Quinta Quixote: A Private Sanctuary of Meditation and the Inner Light Path in the Algarve
On the use of Cannabis to deepen Meditation
The use of cannabis as a tool for deepening meditative practices has a long and storied history, particularly in ancient spiritual traditions. Cannabis, often referred to as Vijaya or Bhang in Sanskrit, has been part of religious rituals and meditative practices in India for thousands of years. It has been described as a sacred plant … Continue reading On the use of Cannabis to deepen Meditation
Hearing Sacred Sounds in Meditation: A Gateway to Higher Consciousness and you are not nuts!
The place where I meditated, at our Quinta Quixote Once you know real meditation, the human senses start listening to within. And thus the input often transcend their usual boundaries. Among these extraordinary experiences, the phenomenon of hearing subtle or sacred sounds stands out as one of the most impressive, next to seeing the lightbeings. … Continue reading Hearing Sacred Sounds in Meditation: A Gateway to Higher Consciousness and you are not nuts!
Crazy Signs of Deep Meditation You Are On The Correct Track if you see this! And you are not nuts!
Meditation, at its deepest levels, reveals experiences that many find difficult to articulate or contextualize. One of these profound phenomena is the perception of light forms, or phosphenes, during meditation. These occurrences, often misunderstood as mere hallucinations or tricks of the mind, are deeply rooted in spiritual traditions. This chapter explores the experience of seeing … Continue reading Crazy Signs of Deep Meditation You Are On The Correct Track if you see this! And you are not nuts!
Destress in few minutes, who does not want that!
Instructions for Ujjayi Breath (Ocean Breath) Ujjayi breath, often called "ocean breath," is a foundational pranayama technique in yoga and meditation. It helps calm the mind, energize the body, and create focus during practice. Here in the video you can go with me a few minutes starting slow and gentle and destress using this ancient … Continue reading Destress in few minutes, who does not want that!
The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra at the Geometric Dome
We sing mantra's all over the world in different places, nature, strange buildings, old caves, beaches, whatever. Also on streets in India, but that is a whole different story. Here we sing the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra (Victor and me) at our geometric dome at our meditation centre in the Algarve. https://youtu.be/ZYTYsp5z4p8?si=yhRHTk7kmLrmy4ON The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, also known … Continue reading The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra at the Geometric Dome
Self Enquiry, keep quite and don’t make effort – Papaji’s teachings of simplicity
Self Enquiry is the way for Papaji, a student of Ramana Maharshi from the advaita-schools. Let us listen to his simple and profound message for the modern seeker. "Keep quite and don't make effort!" Papaji's teaching of "Keep quiet and don't make effort" is both profound and disarmingly simple, a direct invitation to transcend the … Continue reading Self Enquiry, keep quite and don’t make effort – Papaji’s teachings of simplicity
Start of the Ecopsychology
We can identify the start of ecopsychology in 1960, when the psychoanalyst Harold Searles wrote his book "The Nonhuman Environment in Normal Development and Schizophrenia". In the preface of his book Searles stipulates the important impact of nature during his proces of growing-up: For as far back as I can recall, I have felt that … Continue reading Start of the Ecopsychology
