When Unusual Experiences Happen: How Can We Talk About Them? Have you ever had a strange experience that didn’t quite fit into the usual boxes of science or psychology? Maybe you saw lights with your eyes closed, felt time slow down or speed up, sensed something shift inside your body, or felt energy moving through … Continue reading Meditation and Unusual Experiences!
In the Still of the Night” by Jay Ma / Kailash Kokopelli
Song & Artist Overview The track often referred to as “In the still of the night – from the darkness comes the light…” is commonly credited to Jay Ma, also associated with Kailash Kokopelli, both known in the realm of “medicine music” or sacred world music. Kailash Kokopelli (real name: Stefan Pulsaris) is a German … Continue reading In the Still of the Night” by Jay Ma / Kailash Kokopelli
The Kutastha Vision and the Inner Stargate: A Phenomenological Analysis of the “Spiritual Eye”
Contemporary yoga and meditation circles increasingly reference the “Kutastha” or “Spiritual Eye” as a visionary apex of meditative experience. Popularized through the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and echoed by modern Kriya Yoga practitioners like J.C. Stevens, Forrest Knutson, and others, this vision is described with striking visual uniformity: a radiant golden ring, surrounding an indigo … Continue reading The Kutastha Vision and the Inner Stargate: A Phenomenological Analysis of the “Spiritual Eye”
Friends of the Forest Yatra da Silveira Barbosa, Eric Faber, Kees Klotz and Jan Keppel Hesselink: Pioneers of Jurema Ceremonies in Amsterdam 1996-2002
In the early 2000 Jurema rituals were held frequently in the Buiksloter church in Amsterdam, celebrating and meditating on the inner lights. The founder and first director of the Friends of the Forest was Yatra da Silveira Barbosa, who also composed a number of songs for the Foundation Friends of the Forrest. We had the … Continue reading Friends of the Forest Yatra da Silveira Barbosa, Eric Faber, Kees Klotz and Jan Keppel Hesselink: Pioneers of Jurema Ceremonies in Amsterdam 1996-2002
The Life of Teresa of Jesus and visions based on phosphenes
Theresa in her phosphene visions We can find descriptions of imaginative visions and light experiences throughout The Life of Teresa of Jesus, but here are some key areas to focus on, based on close reading of the text: Chapter 28: This chapter describes visions of Christ, including His hands and face, and the beauty of … Continue reading The Life of Teresa of Jesus and visions based on phosphenes
Ancient Echoes: Phosphenes in Stone
It was during a recent deep dive into an old, leather-bound, 20-volume series titled Historia Universal de Guilherme Oncken – a magnificent 19th-century universal history – that I stumbled upon a truly thrilling discovery. On page 15 of Volume 2, illustrating the "Sepulchre of Midas," I found not a burial mound as I might have … Continue reading Ancient Echoes: Phosphenes in Stone
Frequently Asked Questions About Phosphenes
Understanding the Light Behind Your Closed Eyes GENERAL QUESTIONS What are phosphenes?Phosphenes are spontaneous light phenomena that appear without external visual input. They can look like sparks, swirling colors, geometric patterns, or fields of glowing light—often seen with closed eyes or in darkness. These visuals are generated by the visual system itself, especially the retina … Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions About Phosphenes
The Lion Position while engaging in the blue sky staring meditation
In order to go the dzochgen quick recognition path, some meditations have been delivered by the ancient ones. One is the lion's pose. Some details about this amazing phosphene meditation. Building on my understanding of the effortless path in Dzogchen, I've come to appreciate the profound significance of its sky-gazing practices, which aren't about forcing … Continue reading The Lion Position while engaging in the blue sky staring meditation
Da Lam or the Way of the Arrow
Discovering the concept of the "Da' Lam," this mystic "arrow way," has been an incredible revelation for me. It feels like uncovering an ancient map that perfectly aligns with my own journey. What immediately struck me was how this direct, unmediated path resonates so deeply with my experience of phosphenes—particularly their effortless appearance. I've seen … Continue reading Da Lam or the Way of the Arrow
Seeing Your Own Essence in the Blue Sky
I start with a qoute: On the side of a mountain in the great Himalayas, there sits a yogi in a meditation pose. Surrounded by a stunning panorama of snow-capped peaks, he meditates by gazing into the deep blue of the cloudless Tibetan skies. Present yet relaxed, he holds his posture and gaze without moving, … Continue reading Seeing Your Own Essence in the Blue Sky
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