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!
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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”
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
Gyoki’s Secret Cave – Were the Five Hundred Arhats Phosphene Visions from the Ultrasubjective Hyperspace?
For centuries, the legend of the Japanese monk Gyoki (668–749 CE) has captivated spiritual seekers and historians alike. Renowned as a heroic figure who constructed bridges, roads, and helped spread Buddhism among common people, Gyoki's retreat into the caves of Mifuneyama stands as one of the most intriguing episodes of his life. According to tradition, … Continue reading Gyoki’s Secret Cave – Were the Five Hundred Arhats Phosphene Visions from the Ultrasubjective Hyperspace?
The Eye of the One: Nicolaus Cusanus and the Vision of Light
I report a crazy event. I still do not fully understand how this can happen. In the phosphene meditation today in my geometric dome, at 13.00 hours, a striking vision emerged: first, a great morphing eye , a vast presence of perception itself, then, the face of an old man. Alongside the vision came a … Continue reading The Eye of the One: Nicolaus Cusanus and the Vision of Light
Illumination as the stepstone to Enlightment: reversal of the Alchemistic Proces leading to the Stone of Wisdom
I am working on this topic since my first meditation when I was 17. Half a century or more ago started. I have now used ChatGPT to try to convey what I have experienced in the field of illumination and enlightment. To keep those who follow me up to date, I want to stay as … Continue reading Illumination as the stepstone to Enlightment: reversal of the Alchemistic Proces leading to the Stone of Wisdom
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