The connection between phosphene meditation and the astral world offers a fascinating bridge between ancient tantric traditions and modern neurophysiological insights. For centuries, practitioners of tantra and other mystical traditions have described meditating on the inner light—those spontaneous luminous patterns and geometries that emerge in the mind’s eye—as a gateway to higher states of consciousness … Continue reading How to enter the Astral World: via phosphene meditations. Your Inner Light is the key!
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The First Sacred Geometry Phosphene Inductor
Introduction to Phosphene Induction via the Yantra Phosphenes—those luminous, dynamic patterns that arise behind closed eyes—are not only a fascinating physiological phenomenon but also a gateway to deeper meditative states. These light impressions, created by retinal stimulation, have been recognized in spiritual traditions as reflections of inner energy, consciousness, and the interplay of light and … Continue reading The First Sacred Geometry Phosphene Inductor
Phosphene Meditation on a Sri Yantra
Focus on the centre / explore chanting with it Om Aim Hreem Shreem Sri Matre Namah and after some minutes close the eyes become silent and watch the phosphenes rising in your consciousness behind your closed eyes, Now we dive in the deep and go do a phosphene meditation on this Sri Yantra I designed … Continue reading Phosphene Meditation on a Sri Yantra
Inventory of Tantric Texts as illustrations of the Path of Inner Yoga via Phosphene Meditations: an introduction
For exploring the essence of the path of light yoga through phosphene meditations and its connection to sacred geometry in the tantric tradition, I recommend the "Meru Tantra" and the other "Mathematical/Geometrical Tantra" traditions found within Sri Vidya and Kashmir Shaivism. (The term Mathematical Tantra is not an established category in traditional tantra but is … Continue reading Inventory of Tantric Texts as illustrations of the Path of Inner Yoga via Phosphene Meditations: an introduction
The Saundaryalahari – a tantric esoteric text focussing on Yantra’s – Yantra as a key to phosphene meditations
The Saundaryalahari (The Wave of Beauty) is a highly revered Sanskrit text attributed to the philosopher-saint Adi Shankaracharya, though its authorship is sometimes debated. The text is a hymn dedicated to the Goddess Tripurasundari, an embodiment of the divine feminine in the Shakta tradition of Hinduism. It is both a profound devotional poem and a … Continue reading The Saundaryalahari – a tantric esoteric text focussing on Yantra’s – Yantra as a key to phosphene meditations
The path of Inner Light as presented in the Śiva Sūtra, from the Kashmir school of consciousness
The Śiva Sūtra, a foundational text of Kashmir Shaivism, offers profound insights into the nature of consciousness and self-realization. Composed of concise yet powerful aphorisms, the text serves as a guide for understanding the inner workings of the mind and the ultimate reality of Śiva, the universal consciousness. Though it does not explicitly reference phenomena … Continue reading The path of Inner Light as presented in the Śiva Sūtra, from the Kashmir school of consciousness
The Essence of the Yoga Sutra’s of Patantjali
Yoga: finding back the path to the ultimate source We will focus on the essence of Yoga, which can be found in the first 4 sutra's of Patanjali's writings on Yoga: 1. अथ योगानुशासनम् (Atha yoga-anuśāsanam) Translation: Now, the discipline of yoga begins. Atha (अथ):The word atha is often used in Sanskrit to denote an … Continue reading The Essence of the Yoga Sutra’s of Patantjali
Sex and stuff in Tantra Tibetan Teachings
And the sutra says: "Giving yourself up to the enjoyment of all desires at pleasure, by this practice you will soon attain the Buddha-nature; giving yourself up to the enjoyment of all desires at pleasure, united. with your own deity worship the self and. others. Success is not gained, by following ascetic vows and extreme … Continue reading Sex and stuff in Tantra Tibetan Teachings
The Crazy essence of Tantra
Trongsa dzong in Bhutan I start with a paragraph. This passage is from “A Critical Study of the GUHYASAMAJA TANTRA by Francesca Freniantle (1971): Then Vajradhara the King, the Body, Speech and Mind ofall Tathgatas, All-Highest, Lord, of the World, spoke aboutthe nature of the practice and, the true meaning of the dharma,the best of … Continue reading The Crazy essence of Tantra
Vajra way of the clear and complete enlightenment of all Tathāgatas
This passage is from "A Critical Study of the GUHYASAMAJA TANTRA by Francesca Freniantle (1971) It is a profound articulation of the Vajrayāna Buddhist understanding of enlightenment and the nature of meditation. It highlights the paradoxical and non-conceptual nature of ultimate reality, central to the tantric view. The Sutra Is: "Vajra way of the clear … Continue reading Vajra way of the clear and complete enlightenment of all Tathāgatas