The Dark Night Paradox: When Collapse Becomes a Doorway to Light

Spiritual literature often celebrates light, clarity, unity, and peace. Mystics speak of luminous presence, of being carried, of the heart opening into a sense of vast coherence. Our recent papers explores this terrain, describing how, under contemplative conditions, consciousness becomes transparent to something deeper than the everyday self. But there is another side to this … Continue reading The Dark Night Paradox: When Collapse Becomes a Doorway to Light

The Day the Search Ended: A Door Beyond All Paths

In 1980, in a quiet room in Vasant Vihar, Delhi, a small circle gathered around Jiddu Krishnamurti. They came as teachers, educators, seekers. Carrying sincere questions for the future of their school, Rishi Valley. They asked how they might awaken real intelligence in young minds, not merely instruct, but ignite something alive. But what unfolded … Continue reading The Day the Search Ended: A Door Beyond All Paths

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

And Jesus Said: “We came from the light, the place where the light came into being on its own accord”

I found an interesting paragraph on Facebook I copy in total today: "In the Bible, Jesus says, “You are gods,” but it gets even deeper. In the Gospel of Thomas, which contains the secret teachings of Jesus banned by the Church, he reveals that if you understand his hidden words, you will “become like I … Continue reading And Jesus Said: “We came from the light, the place where the light came into being on its own accord”

The Essence of Gnosis: thinking, feeling and acting from the divine source

Throughout the ages, sages have known and lived the truth that it is possible to connect directly with the most divine form of knowledge, called gnosis. In its essence, gnosis is not about acquiring information, but about entering a state of deep recognition and inner truth. It has been forgotten or buried in many traditions, … Continue reading The Essence of Gnosis: thinking, feeling and acting from the divine source

Introduction to Aramaic: The Language of Ancient Spirituality

Aramaic: The Language of Ancient Spirituality Aramaic is one of the world’s oldest continuously spoken languages, with origins dating back over 3,000 years. A Semitic language closely related to Hebrew and Arabic, Aramaic was a dominant lingua franca in the Near East during various periods of ancient history. It played a significant role in the … Continue reading Introduction to Aramaic: The Language of Ancient Spirituality

Meditation on Phosphenes, a quick road to recognise the divine!

The phenomenon of phosphenes—those glowing, shifting patterns of light seen when we close our eyes or press gently on them—has fascinated humanity for centuries. The earliest documented references to phosphenes date back to ancient times, appearing in the writings of Greek philosophers and mystics. Aristotle noted the appearance of light patterns when the eyes were stimulated, … Continue reading Meditation on Phosphenes, a quick road to recognise the divine!