Context of Life is Real Only Then, When “I Am”

Gurdjieff's so called 'third series'. Life is Real Only Then, When "I Am", the third and final book in G.I. Gurdjieff's All and Everything trilogy, represents one of his most personal and enigmatic works. Written primarily in Russian and Armenian between 1930 and 1934, this text was intended to be a culmination of Gurdjieff’s teachings. … Continue reading Context of Life is Real Only Then, When “I Am”

The Work and Self-Remembering According to Gurdjieff

Gurdjieff and "The Work": A Historical Perspective The Origins of Gurdjieff's Teachings I entered the Work of George Ivanovich Gurdjieff (1866–1949) in 1980, as a quite young guy and I was enormously impressed by it. It served as a guidance for my entire life. Gurdjieff was a sufi, a mystic and an enlightened master., which … Continue reading The Work and Self-Remembering According to Gurdjieff

Chicken sitting can be extremely useful for sinking into meditation.

Raul at Quinta Quixote doing a laying down meditation with our rooster Aladin Meditating with Chickens: A Journey into Connection and Presence Meditation often conjures images of serene stillness, solitude, and inward reflection. However, a chicken can offer a unique, unexpected avenue into the meditative experience. Yes, chickens—those curious, ancient descendants of dinosaurs—can be surprisingly … Continue reading Chicken sitting can be extremely useful for sinking into meditation.

Real versus Fake Guru’s: Exposing the Hypocrisy

Exposing Hypocrisy: Real Spiritual Leaders vs. Fake Gurus In today’s spiritual world, the lines between genuine wisdom and manipulative exploitation have often blurred. Who knows the bullshit from the truth? The world has seen the rise of so-called "gurus," who capitalize on people’s vulnerabilities to promote shallow ideologies, amass wealth, and build empires of control. … Continue reading Real versus Fake Guru’s: Exposing the Hypocrisy

G-Tummo breathing: The Ancient Art of Inner Energy Manipulation

G-Tummo: Results from Modern Research G-Tummo, often referred to as the "psychic heat" practice, represents one of the most sacred and esoteric meditative techniques within the Indo-Tibetan traditions of Vajrayana Buddhism and Bon. Rooted in ancient spiritual practice, g-tummo is renowned for its remarkable ability to control inner energy, specifically by generating bodily heat. Practiced … Continue reading G-Tummo breathing: The Ancient Art of Inner Energy Manipulation

The Subtle Dance of Qi: Spontaneous Movements of Qigong and Meditation

In the realm of Qigong and meditation, the interplay between stillness and motion forms the gateway to profound self-awareness. This chapter explores the concept of spontaneous movements as they arise from deep meditative states, weaving the physical, energetic, and spiritual layers of existence into a harmonious flow. With roots in ancient practices and contemporary relevance, … Continue reading The Subtle Dance of Qi: Spontaneous Movements of Qigong and Meditation

Neuroscientist: A crazy meditation to empty your mind and reach the no-mind state

Here an introduction what to do if you want to meditate and what not to do from the perspective of a meditator and a neuroscientist. Shunyam at the Quinta Quixote The Gibberish Meditation: Unlocking Emptiness and the Path Beyond In the tranquil shade of banana trees, we delve into a meditation practice that is as … Continue reading Neuroscientist: A crazy meditation to empty your mind and reach the no-mind state

Direct and Simple Meditation to Experience “No Ego on Board”

How to experience simply the essence of who you are? This meditation is a simple way to explore the absence of ego and discover the vast, impersonal awareness that underlies our experience. It’s designed for beginners and experienced meditators alike. Punakha dzong in Bhutan The Open Awareness Meditation Preparation: Sit comfortably with your back straight, … Continue reading Direct and Simple Meditation to Experience “No Ego on Board”

Writing the Myth of Your Life: Jung’s Challenge to Live Authentically

The lesson for us given by professor C.G. Jung Carl Gustav Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, posed one of the most profound existential questions of the 20th century: "Are you prepared to live and write the myth of your life?" This challenge is both an invitation and a confrontation. It demands that we face … Continue reading Writing the Myth of Your Life: Jung’s Challenge to Live Authentically

Mantra in ancient Egyptian tongue for Osiris

Invocations from the Egyptian Book of the Dead: Adoration to Ausar (Osiris) Gavin Shri Amneon’s Invocations from the Egyptian Book of the Dead offers a mesmerizing journey into the spiritual heart of ancient Egypt. This composition brings to life an ancient devotional song, more than 4,000 years old, sung in the original language of the … Continue reading Mantra in ancient Egyptian tongue for Osiris