In the Pure Land tradition of Mahayana Buddhism, Sukhavati, the Land of Bliss, is described as a celestial realm created through the vows and boundless compassion of Amitabha Buddha, the Buddha of Infinite Light. It is a place of radiant beauty, free from suffering, where awakening unfolds effortlessly in the presence of divine beings and … Continue reading The Pure Land as Inner Light: A Phosphene-Based Vision of Sukhāvatī
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南無 阿弥陀仏 Namu Amida Butsu
Namu Amida Butsu and the Inner Light: A Phenomenological Bridge Between Prayer and Vision In the Japanese Pure Land tradition, the recitation of Namu Amida Butsu is not merely a devotional act, it is a sonic gateway to another mode of consciousness. Just as phosphenes arise through subtle visual stimulation, here, light emerges through sound, … Continue reading 南無 阿弥陀仏 Namu Amida Butsu
Amitābha Buddha and the Inner Light: A Vision from the Ultrasubjective Hyperspace
Few figures are as luminous and evocative as Amitābha, the Buddha of Infinite Light. Revered in the Mahāyāna and Pure Land traditions, Amitābha is not simply a symbol of divine compassion, but an embodiment of boundless radiance, a presence that transcends form and emerges in the very depths of inner silence. In the path we … Continue reading Amitābha Buddha and the Inner Light: A Vision from the Ultrasubjective Hyperspace
The Fire Kasina and the Yoga of the Inner Light
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
The Day the Search Ended: A Door Beyond All Paths
In 1980, in a quiet room in Vasant Vihar, Delhi, a small circle gathered around Jiddu Krishnamurti. They came as teachers, educators, seekers. Carrying sincere questions for the future of their school, Rishi Valley. They asked how they might awaken real intelligence in young minds, not merely instruct, but ignite something alive. But what unfolded … Continue reading The Day the Search Ended: A Door Beyond All Paths
Beyond the Veil: DMT, Hyperspace, and the Ultrasubjective Realms
It is a striking pattern in modern entheogenic culture: again and again, those who inhale DMT speak of departing the world they know, and stepping into what they call “hyperspace.” In countless user reports, this hyperspace is not just a fanciful hallucination but an entire state of being that feels more real than ordinary waking … Continue reading Beyond the Veil: DMT, Hyperspace, and the Ultrasubjective Realms
Meditation and Unusual Experiences!
When Unusual Experiences Happen: How Can We Talk About Them? Have you ever had a strange experience that didn’t quite fit into the usual boxes of science or psychology? Maybe you saw lights with your eyes closed, felt time slow down or speed up, sensed something shift inside your body, or felt energy moving through … Continue reading Meditation and Unusual Experiences!
Ancient Echoes: Phosphenes in Stone
It was during a recent deep dive into an old, leather-bound, 20-volume series titled Historia Universal de Guilherme Oncken – a magnificent 19th-century universal history – that I stumbled upon a truly thrilling discovery. On page 15 of Volume 2, illustrating the "Sepulchre of Midas," I found not a burial mound as I might have … Continue reading Ancient Echoes: Phosphenes in Stone
Frequently Asked Questions About Phosphenes
Understanding the Light Behind Your Closed Eyes GENERAL QUESTIONS What are phosphenes?Phosphenes are spontaneous light phenomena that appear without external visual input. They can look like sparks, swirling colors, geometric patterns, or fields of glowing light—often seen with closed eyes or in darkness. These visuals are generated by the visual system itself, especially the retina … Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions About Phosphenes
Da Lam or the Way of the Arrow
Discovering the concept of the "Da' Lam," this mystic "arrow way," has been an incredible revelation for me. It feels like uncovering an ancient map that perfectly aligns with my own journey. What immediately struck me was how this direct, unmediated path resonates so deeply with my experience of phosphenes—particularly their effortless appearance. I've seen … Continue reading Da Lam or the Way of the Arrow
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