My new Black Mirror with the Magical Rape Box in front of it, and a salt crystal from Tavira mines and a Rock from the red mountain of Pocilgais where Quinta Quixote is located. The Ancient Use of Black Mirrors Black mirrors have long been used in mystical traditions for scrying, self-reflection, and deep meditation. … Continue reading Black Mirror Meditation: beginnings and contemporary use
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The Only Real and Essential Reincarnation!
Investing in the Next Life? Doing it Next Time in a Better Way? See if you can wrap your understanding on the more important issue, the incarnation in NOW and HERE! Reincarnation Reimagined: A New Understanding of Identity and Form Don't bother about next lives. Whether you incarnate as this or that. That is all … Continue reading The Only Real and Essential Reincarnation!
The Fine Line Between Thought and Illusion – Krishnamurti’s Insight
Challenge of conventional thinking Jiddu Krishnamurti often challenged conventional thinking by questioning the role of thought, imagination, and attention in daily life. His inquiry into whether it is possible to sustain a constant state of alert awareness—one that discerns between necessary thought and illusion—remains profoundly relevant. In this chapter, we explore his reflections on why … Continue reading The Fine Line Between Thought and Illusion – Krishnamurti’s Insight
The Hidden Science of Auras and Phosphenes – A New Esoteric and Neurophysiological Perspective
Higher Truth above the heads of many People: Aura's seen and explained in the true perspective of the yoga of light The Observation That Auras Are Phosphenes Seen With Open Eyes Throughout history, mystics, seers, and spiritual practitioners have described auras—subtle energy fields that appear to envelop the human body. These descriptions span cultures and … Continue reading The Hidden Science of Auras and Phosphenes – A New Esoteric and Neurophysiological Perspective
The eight jhānas: a formalized meditation path from the Theravāda tradition
The eight jhānas are profound meditative states in Buddhism, representing deep levels of concentration and mental absorption. The term "jhāna" (Pāli) or "dhyāna" (Sanskrit) translates to "meditation" or "absorption." These states are integral to Buddhist meditative practices, particularly within the Theravāda tradition. Origins and Development The practice of jhāna predates Buddhism, with roots in ancient … Continue reading The eight jhānas: a formalized meditation path from the Theravāda tradition
The Spanda Kārikās: The Sacred Doctrine of Divine Vibration
The first time I experienced vibrations in my chest I thought I had a heart attack. I am a MD. I found it also very odd. Not as it was described in the medical textbooks. But it was the experiencing of the spandana, the vibrations in and of the body which are always there. I … Continue reading The Spanda Kārikās: The Sacred Doctrine of Divine Vibration
Neurophysiology and Meditation-A coherent approach of consciousness and attention
The fire of attention springing from the source of awareness and consciousness What is the essence that you are? We did a nice simple experiment on our youtube channel to help people understand the essence of what you are related to consciousness and attention. A medical doctor asked: "is there a parallel between how modern … Continue reading Neurophysiology and Meditation-A coherent approach of consciousness and attention
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
You Can Directly See the Difference Between Attention and Consciousness
The Interplay of Attention and Consciousness: A Unified Exploration Across Traditions The distinction between attention and consciousness is pivotal in spiritual exploration. This chapter delves deeper into the experiential understanding of these two facets, interweaving the perspectives of Mahamudra, Rigpa, Advaita Vedanta, Gurdjieff, and Krishnamurti. Through this synthesis, we reveal how attention acts as the … Continue reading You Can Directly See the Difference Between Attention and Consciousness
Context of Life is Real Only Then, When “I Am”
Gurdjieff's so called 'third series'. Life is Real Only Then, When "I Am", the third and final book in G.I. Gurdjieff's All and Everything trilogy, represents one of his most personal and enigmatic works. Written primarily in Russian and Armenian between 1930 and 1934, this text was intended to be a culmination of Gurdjieff’s teachings. … Continue reading Context of Life is Real Only Then, When “I Am”
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