Within the contemplative and mystical traditions of Christianity, the phenomenon of seeing inner light, luminous impressions perceived in silence or darkness has long been a source of revelation and sacred imagery. These light forms, known today as phosphenes, arise naturally in the closed-eye field of vision or through meditative focus on a light source. They … Continue reading Niklaus von Flüe: the messenger of the inner light path
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Alchemy is more than we think! It is the phenomenology of altered consciousness
I came to the conclusion that alchemical texts can be reinterpreted through the lens of phosphene experiences we have elaborated upon, especially if you consider the inner light phenomena in alchemy not merely symbolic, but phenomenological. Here are a few ideas and sources why I think that reinterpretation is possible: 1. The Aurora Consurgens (13th … Continue reading Alchemy is more than we think! It is the phenomenology of altered consciousness
The Baroque Trap: On the Dangers of Spiritual Language
Use only words you really can say, speak the simple truth! In the field of modern spirituality, language has become both a tool and a trap. Words once intended to point toward the ineffable now weigh down the experience with layers of expectation and performance. Terms like “I have a deep connection,” “this process is … Continue reading The Baroque Trap: On the Dangers of Spiritual Language
When the Mind Begins to Shine: Meditation, Phosphenes and the Luminous Nature of Consciousness
Window to the Spirit It is a truth whispered across mystical traditions: when the body is still and the senses quiet, the mind begins to shine. Not metaphorically, but literally. Behind closed eyes, in the depths of focused meditation, patterns of light begin to appear described as glowing halos, radiant orbs, cascading veils of brightness. … Continue reading When the Mind Begins to Shine: Meditation, Phosphenes and the Luminous Nature of Consciousness
The Essence of Gnosis: thinking, feeling and acting from the divine source
Throughout the ages, sages have known and lived the truth that it is possible to connect directly with the most divine form of knowledge, called gnosis. In its essence, gnosis is not about acquiring information, but about entering a state of deep recognition and inner truth. It has been forgotten or buried in many traditions, … Continue reading The Essence of Gnosis: thinking, feeling and acting from the divine source
The Divine Countenance in Light: Microprosopus and the Emergence of Sacred Form:
The concept of Microprosopus provides a beautiful bridge between Kabalistic mysticism and our exploration of the ultrasubjective hyperspace and inner light. In the mystical systems of Kabbalah, Microprosopus, also called Zeir Anpin, is not simply a theological concept. It is a living emanation of divine energy as it becomes form, pattern, and presence within our … Continue reading The Divine Countenance in Light: Microprosopus and the Emergence of Sacred Form:
The Magician William G. Gray and the Inner Light
William G. Gray and the Inner Light William G. Gray (1913–1992) was a prominent English ceremonial magician and Hermetic Qabalist. He founded the Sangreal Sodality, a spiritual brotherhood emphasizing personal spiritual development and inner transformation. He is widely recognized for his contributions to Western esotericism and for founding the Sangreal Sodality, a spiritual brotherhood rooted … Continue reading The Magician William G. Gray and the Inner Light
The Divine Light as a Gateway to the Ultrasubjective Hyperspace – Revisiting Giordano Bruno
Giordano Bruno (1548–1600), Renaissance philosopher, mystic, and Hermetic thinker, viewed the universe as an ensouled totality, permeated by an eternal, divine light. In his writings, he describes this light as an ever-present force that approaches and knocks on the doors of our senses and cognitive faculties, with the aim of elevating the soul and transforming … Continue reading The Divine Light as a Gateway to the Ultrasubjective Hyperspace – Revisiting Giordano Bruno
Great Magick Masters and the Inner Light Path
Both Éliphas Lévi and Aleister Crowley explored the concept of inner visionary realms, often encountered with closed eyes, where divine, demonic, and geometric forms manifest. While they didn't use the term "phosphenes," bcause that term was not known at that time, their descriptions align with experiences of inner light phenomena and with the path of … Continue reading Great Magick Masters and the Inner Light Path
The Definition and the Value of our Ultrasubjective Hyperspace as a tool to transform ourselves and our world – NOW!
The world needs guidance. We fuck around with ecosystems, politics and whatever. There is no foundation anymore. Science is debated, the churches are empty and many ask what is the meaning of life. Here an ultimate synthesis of what the future should be based on. On revelations we can receive in our own system. On … Continue reading The Definition and the Value of our Ultrasubjective Hyperspace as a tool to transform ourselves and our world – NOW!
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