In the history of mysticism, few figures described the inner lights of contemplation with as much clarity and precision as Najm al-Dīn Kubrā (1145–1221), the great Sufi master from Khwarezm and founder of the Kubrawiyya order. His writings offer one of the earliest and most systematic phenomenologies of phosphenes: the spontaneous lights that appear behind … Continue reading Najm al-Dīn Kubrā and the Sufi Map of Inner Light
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The Vision Taxonomy of Dr. Rouhier, in his classic work on mescaline intoxication
The French physician Rouhier, in his classic work on mescaline intoxication, attempted to classify the types of visions experienced under its influence. Importantly, he stressed that these types are not sequential stages (like a ladder of progression) but rather modes of experience that often overlap. In most mescaline states, one type tends to dominate, while … Continue reading The Vision Taxonomy of Dr. Rouhier, in his classic work on mescaline intoxication
The Sacred Geometry of Devotion: Symmetry in Ancient Egyptian Ra Yoga
In the sacred world of ancient Egypt, symmetry was far more than an aesthetic principle, it was a divine law you see working everywhere. Known through the guiding presence of Ma’at, the goddess who personified cosmic balance, order, and truth, symmetry permeated every aspect of Egyptian life. From the perfectly aligned pyramids to the mirrored … Continue reading The Sacred Geometry of Devotion: Symmetry in Ancient Egyptian Ra Yoga
The Black Mirror and the Book of Mysteries, the Sefer ha-Razim: Unveiling Inner Visions
In our exploration of the "Yoga of the Inner Light" and the profound connection between ancient contemplative practices and modern neuroscience, few artifacts offer as rich a tapestry as the black mirror. This dark, reflective surface, often associated with scrying and divination, serves as a powerful gateway to inner vision. But what if we told … Continue reading The Black Mirror and the Book of Mysteries, the Sefer ha-Razim: Unveiling Inner Visions
The Working Methods of the Magi Dr. John Dee and the seer Edward Kelley and their Dark Mirror!
John Dee (1527–1609) and his scryer Edward Kelley (1555–1597) devised a complex visionary system that aimed to decipher divine wisdom through angelic communication. Their method combined ceremonial ritual, symbolic architecture, and precise record‑keeping, as documented in Sloane MS 3191, especially De Heptarchia Mystica. 1. The Scryer and the Magus Dee adopted the classical magician’s model: he assumed … Continue reading The Working Methods of the Magi Dr. John Dee and the seer Edward Kelley and their Dark Mirror!
Illumination and Enlightenment, the stabilization of illumination
Illumination is the experience of realizing that the very essence of our consciousness is made of pure, transcendental light — Urlicht — a luminosity beyond all physical light. This light sometimes reveals itself through sacred geometric patterns in radiant colors, unfolding across multiple dimensions. It evokes both awe and a deep recognition: we are not … Continue reading Illumination and Enlightenment, the stabilization of illumination
The Pure Land as Inner Light: A Phosphene-Based Vision of Sukhāvatī
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
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 Kutastha Vision and the Inner Stargate: A Phenomenological Analysis of the “Spiritual Eye”
Contemporary yoga and meditation circles increasingly reference the “Kutastha” or “Spiritual Eye” as a visionary apex of meditative experience. Popularized through the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and echoed by modern Kriya Yoga practitioners like J.C. Stevens, Forrest Knutson, and others, this vision is described with striking visual uniformity: a radiant golden ring, surrounding an indigo … Continue reading The Kutastha Vision and the Inner Stargate: A Phenomenological Analysis of the “Spiritual Eye”
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