Gurdjieff and "The Work": A Historical Perspective The Origins of Gurdjieff's Teachings I entered the Work of George Ivanovich Gurdjieff (1866–1949) in 1980, as a quite young guy and I was enormously impressed by it. It served as a guidance for my entire life. Gurdjieff was a sufi, a mystic and an enlightened master., which … Continue reading The Work and Self-Remembering According to Gurdjieff
Meditation
Chicken sitting can be extremely useful for sinking into meditation.
Raul at Quinta Quixote doing a laying down meditation with our rooster Aladin Meditating with Chickens: A Journey into Connection and Presence Meditation often conjures images of serene stillness, solitude, and inward reflection. However, a chicken can offer a unique, unexpected avenue into the meditative experience. Yes, chickens—those curious, ancient descendants of dinosaurs—can be surprisingly … Continue reading Chicken sitting can be extremely useful for sinking into meditation.
Real versus Fake Guru’s: Exposing the Hypocrisy
Exposing Hypocrisy: Real Spiritual Leaders vs. Fake Gurus In today’s spiritual world, the lines between genuine wisdom and manipulative exploitation have often blurred. Who knows the bullshit from the truth? The world has seen the rise of so-called "gurus," who capitalize on people’s vulnerabilities to promote shallow ideologies, amass wealth, and build empires of control. … Continue reading Real versus Fake Guru’s: Exposing the Hypocrisy
G-Tummo breathing: The Ancient Art of Inner Energy Manipulation
G-Tummo: Results from Modern Research G-Tummo, often referred to as the "psychic heat" practice, represents one of the most sacred and esoteric meditative techniques within the Indo-Tibetan traditions of Vajrayana Buddhism and Bon. Rooted in ancient spiritual practice, g-tummo is renowned for its remarkable ability to control inner energy, specifically by generating bodily heat. Practiced … Continue reading G-Tummo breathing: The Ancient Art of Inner Energy Manipulation
The Subtle Dance of Qi: Spontaneous Movements of Qigong and Meditation
In the realm of Qigong and meditation, the interplay between stillness and motion forms the gateway to profound self-awareness. This chapter explores the concept of spontaneous movements as they arise from deep meditative states, weaving the physical, energetic, and spiritual layers of existence into a harmonious flow. With roots in ancient practices and contemporary relevance, … Continue reading The Subtle Dance of Qi: Spontaneous Movements of Qigong and Meditation
Neuroscientist: A crazy meditation to empty your mind and reach the no-mind state
Here an introduction what to do if you want to meditate and what not to do from the perspective of a meditator and a neuroscientist. Shunyam at the Quinta Quixote The Gibberish Meditation: Unlocking Emptiness and the Path Beyond In the tranquil shade of banana trees, we delve into a meditation practice that is as … Continue reading Neuroscientist: A crazy meditation to empty your mind and reach the no-mind state
Mantra ‘Om Nārāyaṇāya Vidmahe Vāsudevāya Dhīmahi Tanno Viṣṇuḥ Prachodayāt’
The mantra Om Nārāyaṇāya Vidmahe Vāsudevāya Dhīmahi Tanno Viṣṇuḥ Prachodayāt is a classical invocation of Lord Vishnu, the preserver and sustainer of the universe in Hindu philosophy. This mantra belongs to the Gayatri family of mantra's in its way it is sung (the meter), a highly esteemed structure in Vedic chanting, used to invoke divine … Continue reading Mantra ‘Om Nārāyaṇāya Vidmahe Vāsudevāya Dhīmahi Tanno Viṣṇuḥ Prachodayāt’
Introduction to the Mantra: Om Bhūmi Devāya Vidmahe Śānti Rūpāya Dhīmahi Tanno Boddhaḥ Prachodayāt
Punakha dzong in Bhutan This eclectic profound mantra is based on various spiritual foundations. It is meant to be an invocation of the divine essence of peace, wisdom, and enlightenment. Rooted in the ancient traditions of Vedic and Yogic philosophy, the chant pays homage to Bhūmi Deva, the Earth as a living, sacred entity. It … Continue reading Introduction to the Mantra: Om Bhūmi Devāya Vidmahe Śānti Rūpāya Dhīmahi Tanno Boddhaḥ Prachodayāt
Why do we want to sustain attention?
Shunyam Points to Shiva Consciousness at Quinta Quixote Only a Krishnamurti can ask such a question. Why do we want to sustain attention? The Dance of Attention and Inattention: A Path to Self-Remembering Krishnamurti’s exploration of attention reveals profound insights into the nature of consciousness and its relation to our habitual, mechanical state of being. … Continue reading Why do we want to sustain attention?
The Levels of Consciousness
Self-Remembering: The Gateway to True Awareness George Ivanovich Gurdjieff introduced the concept of self-remembering as a central tenet of his teachings, emphasizing its transformative potential in breaking free from the mechanical patterns of everyday life. Self-remembering is not merely a philosophical idea but a direct practice aimed at achieving a higher state of consciousness. It … Continue reading The Levels of Consciousness
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