Among the classical meditative practices of early Buddhism, the fire kasina (tejo kasina) stands out as a direct doorway into the experience of inner light. At once ancient and strikingly modern, this method, originally described in the Visuddhimagga, invites the practitioner to gaze deeply into the glowing presence of fire, then close the eyes and … Continue reading The Fire Kasina and the Yoga of the Inner Light
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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
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
The Eye of the One: Nicolaus Cusanus and the Vision of Light
I report a crazy event. I still do not fully understand how this can happen. In the phosphene meditation today in my geometric dome, at 13.00 hours, a striking vision emerged: first, a great morphing eye , a vast presence of perception itself, then, the face of an old man. Alongside the vision came a … Continue reading The Eye of the One: Nicolaus Cusanus and the Vision of Light
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 Yoga of Inner Light, A Direct Path to Truth, illumination and insight!
Friends often ask me: What is the essence of the Yoga of the Inner Light?The answer is simple, yet profound: if you walk this path, you will come to know who you truly are. And once you know that, directly, in your own experience, you are free. Free of the compulsive ties of the ego. … Continue reading The Yoga of Inner Light, A Direct Path to Truth, illumination and insight!
When the Mind Begins to Shine: Meditation, Phosphenes and the Luminous Nature of Consciousness
Window to the Spirit It is a truth whispered across mystical traditions: when the body is still and the senses quiet, the mind begins to shine. Not metaphorically, but literally. Behind closed eyes, in the depths of focused meditation, patterns of light begin to appear described as glowing halos, radiant orbs, cascading veils of brightness. … Continue reading When the Mind Begins to Shine: Meditation, Phosphenes and the Luminous Nature of Consciousness
The Divine Countenance in Light: Microprosopus and the Emergence of Sacred Form:
The concept of Microprosopus provides a beautiful bridge between Kabalistic mysticism and our exploration of the ultrasubjective hyperspace and inner light. In the mystical systems of Kabbalah, Microprosopus, also called Zeir Anpin, is not simply a theological concept. It is a living emanation of divine energy as it becomes form, pattern, and presence within our … Continue reading The Divine Countenance in Light: Microprosopus and the Emergence of Sacred Form:
The Magician William G. Gray and the Inner Light
William G. Gray and the Inner Light William G. Gray (1913–1992) was a prominent English ceremonial magician and Hermetic Qabalist. He founded the Sangreal Sodality, a spiritual brotherhood emphasizing personal spiritual development and inner transformation. He is widely recognized for his contributions to Western esotericism and for founding the Sangreal Sodality, a spiritual brotherhood rooted … Continue reading The Magician William G. Gray and the Inner Light
The Divine Light as a Gateway to the Ultrasubjective Hyperspace – Revisiting Giordano Bruno
Giordano Bruno (1548–1600), Renaissance philosopher, mystic, and Hermetic thinker, viewed the universe as an ensouled totality, permeated by an eternal, divine light. In his writings, he describes this light as an ever-present force that approaches and knocks on the doors of our senses and cognitive faculties, with the aim of elevating the soul and transforming … Continue reading The Divine Light as a Gateway to the Ultrasubjective Hyperspace – Revisiting Giordano Bruno