The Kena Upanishad, one of the earliest and most profound Upanishads, delves deeply into the nature of consciousness and the ultimate reality that underpins all existence. Its opening question—“By whom is the mind directed to wander? By whom is the breath drawn? By whom is speech inspired? By whom is the eye turned to its … Continue reading Kena Upanishad: who am I?
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The Three Levels of Enlightenment: A Journey into the Divine Light
As Communicated on 2-1-25 Enlightenment is not a single destination but a layered unfolding of consciousness. It reveals itself in stages, each bringing a deeper understanding of existence and the self. The path of the divine light, an eternal beacon within, guides us through these stages. Each level unveils a profound truth, shifting our perception … Continue reading The Three Levels of Enlightenment: A Journey into the Divine Light
Phosphene Meditation on a Sri Yantra
Focus on the centre / explore chanting with it Om Aim Hreem Shreem Sri Matre Namah and after some minutes close the eyes become silent and watch the phosphenes rising in your consciousness behind your closed eyes, Now we dive in the deep and go do a phosphene meditation on this Sri Yantra I designed … Continue reading Phosphene Meditation on a Sri Yantra
The Saundaryalahari – a tantric esoteric text focussing on Yantra’s – Yantra as a key to phosphene meditations
The Saundaryalahari (The Wave of Beauty) is a highly revered Sanskrit text attributed to the philosopher-saint Adi Shankaracharya, though its authorship is sometimes debated. The text is a hymn dedicated to the Goddess Tripurasundari, an embodiment of the divine feminine in the Shakta tradition of Hinduism. It is both a profound devotional poem and a … Continue reading The Saundaryalahari – a tantric esoteric text focussing on Yantra’s – Yantra as a key to phosphene meditations
Natera Nataraj Jay Shiva Shankara Mantra
Introduction to the Natera Nataraj Jay Shiva Shankara Mantra https://youtu.be/VGZXPzAF4PU?si=BZ3CnvEHMNH6Cr05 The Natera Nataraj Jay Shiva Shankara Mantra is a powerful invocation steeped in devotion and spiritual energy, celebrating the cosmic dance of Shiva, the eternal Lord of transformation and transcendence. Rooted in ancient traditions, this mantra calls upon Shiva in his dual aspects as Nataraj, the cosmic dancer … Continue reading Natera Nataraj Jay Shiva Shankara Mantra
Ayahuasca Rituals in the Rosa Chapel in Amsterdam, 1992-2000
In the last 10 years of the previous century, the Foundation Friends of the Forrests in Amsterdam, where I played the role of president because of the meditative and psychopharmacological background of my training, we frequently conducted rituals around the cross in a beautiful Chapel, the Rosa Chapel. This is a picture taken in 1999 … Continue reading Ayahuasca Rituals in the Rosa Chapel in Amsterdam, 1992-2000
Meditation on Phosphenes, a quick road to recognise the divine!
The phenomenon of phosphenes—those glowing, shifting patterns of light seen when we close our eyes or press gently on them—has fascinated humanity for centuries. The earliest documented references to phosphenes date back to ancient times, appearing in the writings of Greek philosophers and mystics. Aristotle noted the appearance of light patterns when the eyes were stimulated, … Continue reading Meditation on Phosphenes, a quick road to recognise the divine!