Yoga, in its truest sense, is not about performing intricate asanas or mastering the physical body. While the poses are a part of the journey, they are merely tools—a doorway into a far deeper exploration. The essence of yoga lies not in achieving beauty or excellence in movement, but in cultivating a steady awareness of … Continue reading The Essence of Yoga: Entering the State of the Watcher
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Osho on Inner Light and Meditation
I have been showered by OSHO's insights since the last century and was given a special name via him, my sannyas name is Shunyam Adhibhu (he who mastered emptiness) and thus I feel very obliged to OSHO for all his wisdom he showered on me and my fellow human beings and sanyasins. Osho often spoke … Continue reading Osho on Inner Light and Meditation
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
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
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
The Yoga of the Illusory Body
The Yoga of the Illusory Body is an advanced tantric practice we will demonstrate on our youtube. t is essental to become a good yoga teacher to know this but it is a forgotten chapter in all teachings in the West! therefore we focus on it here. If we keep forgetting these instructions or are … Continue reading The Yoga of the Illusory Body
Mipham Rinpoche (1846–1914) on the Essence of Being
Thaksang Monastery in Bhutan where the following poem is deeply connected with; we visited this remote space in the beginning of this century and where impressed by the serenity of the space and the teachings. And now the Insight: That which is called samsara is mere conceptualization. The great wisdom is free from all conceptualization. … Continue reading Mipham Rinpoche (1846–1914) on the Essence of Being
The Yoga of Light Phosphene Lingering Test
We would suggest an interesting experiment with Inner Light for you to participate in based on the Phosphenes and Meditation. The phosphene lingering test is a simple test and meditative practice that invites participants to observe and explore the subtle phenomena of afterimages produced by gazing at a candle flame. This exercise merges the scientific … Continue reading The Yoga of Light Phosphene Lingering Test
The Roots and Evolution of Illusory Body Yoga
Illusory Body Yoga needs to be re-activated: the historical roots Meditation on the illusory world is clearly often happening, meditation on the illusory body we need to re-discover. Illusory Body Yoga, a cornerstone of Tibetan Buddhist practice, finds its roots in the teachings of Tilopa (988–1069), the Indian tantric master who played a pivotal role … Continue reading The Roots and Evolution of Illusory Body Yoga