A meditative path through subtle body vibrations After starting and sinking in meditation sometimes a gentle tingling, a shimmering starts. It may begin in the feet, move slowly like a warm tide up through the legs, and then wash through the whole body like a wave of quiet light. This experience, often unnamed in modern … Continue reading Bhava Spandana: The Inner Resonance of the Own Body and Being
consciousness
Meditation and Unusual Experiences!
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!
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”
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
Gyoki’s Secret Cave – Were the Five Hundred Arhats Phosphene Visions from the Ultrasubjective Hyperspace?
For centuries, the legend of the Japanese monk Gyoki (668–749 CE) has captivated spiritual seekers and historians alike. Renowned as a heroic figure who constructed bridges, roads, and helped spread Buddhism among common people, Gyoki's retreat into the caves of Mifuneyama stands as one of the most intriguing episodes of his life. According to tradition, … Continue reading Gyoki’s Secret Cave – Were the Five Hundred Arhats Phosphene Visions from the Ultrasubjective Hyperspace?
Awakening the Inner Light, going beyond mindfulness — A Phosphene Question and Answer list
Mindfulness is everywhere these days. Apps tell us to “just breathe,” courses teach us to sit still and focus on our breath, and we’re told that this is the path to inner peace. But here’s a simple question: Is that all there is? For many of us, the answer is quietly becoming clear: no. While … Continue reading Awakening the Inner Light, going beyond mindfulness — A Phosphene Question and Answer list
Dreams are made of Phosphenes
Black and White cartoon during phosphene meditation Question: yesterday we did a phosphene meditation with friends and one said he saw a whole movie. Black and white. I also saw sometimes movies, black and white cartoons. These just go on if you keep your eyes closed as autonomical. Even if you try to think of … Continue reading Dreams are made of Phosphenes
breath4balance 