How a Myth Is Born: The Comte de Saint-Germain and the Machinery of Belief

A case study in narrative inflation, retroactive heroization, and the making of a modern god: read through the lens of the Inner Laboratory. Somewhere in eighteenth-century Europe, a well-dressed, extravagantly gifted man moved through the courts of Paris, Vienna and St. Petersburg, speaking a dozen languages, composing music, dabbling in chemistry, and letting slip, with … Continue reading How a Myth Is Born: The Comte de Saint-Germain and the Machinery of Belief

Be in the Reality, be and anchor yourself in the Now – Krishnamurti’s clarity

Seeing the Present as the Whole of Time: Attention, Memory, and the Now In this chapter, we explore Jiddu Krishnamurti's profound insights on time, consciousness, and the transformative potential of remaining in the now. His teachings challenge us to perceive time not as a linear sequence but as a holistic continuum, encapsulated entirely in the … Continue reading Be in the Reality, be and anchor yourself in the Now – Krishnamurti’s clarity

Be challenged by Alan Watts: what if you are God?

Alan Watts: The Dream of Life and the Nature of Reality Alan Watts, one of the most influential interpreters of Eastern philosophies for a Western audience, uses his characteristic blend of humor and depth to explore profound ideas about existence in this talk. He invites us to imagine the ultimate freedom: being a God capable … Continue reading Be challenged by Alan Watts: what if you are God?

There is nothing to learn about yourself – the radical approach of Krishnamurti

The dialogue presented in Krishnamurti’s talk is a profound reflection on self-awareness and the nature of illusion. His radical challenge to traditional methods of self-exploration invites a deep inquiry into what it means to truly learn about oneself. When placed in the context of Mahamudra teachings, the resonance between the two approaches becomes striking, though … Continue reading There is nothing to learn about yourself – the radical approach of Krishnamurti